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Measure QS: Burbank voters consider a parcel tax to help fund public schools
Purple signs are popping up around Burbank advocating for, and against, Measure QS. If passed, the measure would create a parcel tax. The funds would go to the school district.
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Measure QS: Burbank voters consider a parcel tax to help fund public schools
A measure on Tuesday’s ballot in Burbank would increase funding for the city’s schools. Measure QS would create a parcel tax to help pay for things that are at risk of cuts, from arts ed to teacher professional development.
We break down Measure QS – the support, and the opposition – over on LAist.com. To read about other measures and propositions on Tuesday's ballot, check out our Voter Game Plan.
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