Library Bond Fails to Pass

Preliminary reports indicate that Measure A, a write-in special bond aimed at increasing property taxes by $50 a year, failed to pass. 66% of all votes was needed to pass the bond, which would have built a new library for the city. Out of 10,849 votes, 6,414 (59%) votes ‘yes’, while 4,386 (40%) voted ‘no. More information is available at the city’s project web page, and the Sacramento Bee.