Ballot Measures to be Put Before San Rafael Voters

The following measures will be placed before San Rafael-area voters on the Nov. 2 ballot, according to the Marin County Registrar of Voters:

City of San Rafael Measure I

To protect lifesaving paramedic services by maintaining rapid response times, providing advanced heart attack treatment, and keeping trained paramedics on fire engine companies, shall San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 3.28 be amended to permit phased increases, up to $23 annually above the current rate, on residential units, and up to 3 cents per square foot annually above the current rate on non-residential structures; and, shall San Rafael's appropriations limit be correspondingly increased?

County Service Area 13 Measure J

Covers Lucas Valley

Paramedic Services Special Tax. To protect lifesaving paramedic services by maintaining rapid response times, providing advanced heart attack treatment, and keeping trained paramedics on fire engine companies, shall Ordinance No.3545 be approved to increase up to $23 annually the current rate on residential units, and up to 3 cents per square foot annually the current rate on non-residential structures; and shall the County of Marin's appropriation limit be correspondingly increased?

County Service Area 19 Measure K

Covers McNear's Beach, Bayside Acres, Country Club, California Park, Sun Valley,Merrydale-Los Ranchitos, San Pablo-Tarrant Circle area and Santa Venetia Paramedic Services Special Tax. To protect lifesaving paramedic services by maintaining rapid response times, providing advanced heart attack treatment, and keeping trained paramedics on fire engine companies, shall Ordinance No.3546 be approved to increase up to $23 annually the current rate on residential units, and up to 3 cents per square foot annually the current rate on non-residential structures; and shall the County of Marin's appropriation limit be correspondingly increased?

Marinwood Community Services District Measure Q

To maintain paramedic services in Marinwood and keep trained paramedics, shall Ordinance No. 20 be adopted to permit phased increases up to $23 annually above the current rate on residential units, and up to 3 cents per square foot annually above the current rate on non-residential structures; and, shall Marinwood Community Services District's appropriation limit be correspondingly increased?

Traffic Authority of Marin Measure B

To help reduce traffic congestion, maintain roads, improve safety, and reduce air pollution by: maintaining local and residential streets and pathways; funding transportation options for seniors and disabled persons; funding local pothole repair; providing school crossing guards and providing safe access to schools; and, reducing commute trip congestion and supporting a cleaner environment, shall Marin County voters authorize a $10 fee on the registration of vehicles, with citizen's oversight, to be spent entirely within Marin County?

Marin Municipal Water District Measure S

Ordinance 418.  Shall an ordinance be adopted requiring voter approval before the Marin Municipal Water District approves constructing, or financing the construction of, a desalination facility?

Marin Municipal Water District Measure T

Ordinance 419. Shall an ordinance be adopted requiring voter approval before the Marin Municipal Water District approves, authorizes or undertakes the construction of a facility to desalinate water from San Francisco Bay, or other water body, or appropriates, authorizes expenditures for, issues revenue or other types of bonds, or approves other funding mechanisms intended to pay for such construction, or takes any steps towards approving any contract relating to the planning or construction of any such facility?