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May 4, 2026
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Campaign timeline for the June 2, 2026 ballot
The campaign targets the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election so funds can become available with the new fiscal year starting on July 1st if the measure passes. On June 2nd, voters will also decide statewide constitutional offices (Governor, Attorney General, and more) and legislative seats (U.S. House, State Assembly, and State Senate districts).
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For voters
Register to vote deadline
May 18, 2026
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Election Day
June 2, 2026
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Now – May 18, 2026
Register or update your registration
Make sure your voter registration and mailing address are correct before ballots go out.
Action: check or update your registration at registertovote.ca.gov.
May 4, 2026
Ballots mailed
Vote‑by‑mail ballots are sent. Most voters receive their ballot by mail in the days that follow.
Action: watch for your ballot and plan how you will return it.
May 18, 2026
Voter registration deadline
Last day to register or update your registration for the June 2 election.
Action: register or update at registertovote.ca.gov.
June 2, 2026
Election Day
Ballots must be postmarked or dropped off by this date.
Action: return your ballot early or find drop‑off locations at smcacre.gov/elections.
Late June – July 2026
Ballots counted, results certified
County elections officials certify the final vote count after Election Day.
Action: watch for the official certification announcement.
July 1, 2026
If the measure passes: tax becomes effective
The parcel tax takes effect with the start of the new fiscal year.
Action: follow district updates on implementation and planning.
October 2026
Appears on property tax bills
The parcel tax is added to annual property tax bills mailed in the fall.
Action: review your property tax bill for the parcel tax line item.
Dec 10, 2026
First installment collected
First installment is due, and funds begin flowing into the school district after processing.
Action: look for district reporting on early parcel tax revenue.
Apr 10, 2027
Second installment collected
Second installment is due, with additional funds flowing into the school district after processing.
Action: follow district updates on ongoing parcel tax revenue use.
For the committee
Ballot arguments + signers due
March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
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Ballot rebuttal due
March 17, 2026
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Campaign launch
March 1, 2026
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Dec 2025 – Feb 2026
Launch planning and fundraising
Campaign planning, outreach, and early fundraising ramp up with parent and community leaders.
Action: build the volunteer list, finalize messaging, and secure early donations.
Feb 11, 2026
Board is presented the Parcel Tax draft
The full language of the first draft of the Parcel Tax is presented to the board and the public.
Action: review the text published on the Board Meeting Agenda.
Feb 11 - Feb 26, 2026
Parcel Tax language is refined
Meetings are held to discuss the draft to help finalize it for the approval vote on Feb 26th.
Action: reach out to your school and community to explain the draft and seek feedback.
Feb 26, 2026
Board vote to place measure on ballot
The district votes on whether to place the parcel tax measure on the June 2 ballot.
Action: prepare board materials and community outreach ahead of the vote.
March 2026
Campaign launch
Campaign materials, volunteer training, field outreach, and visibility plans roll out.
Action: launch volunteer recruitment, neighborhood outreach, and digital communications.
Mar 4, 2026
FPPC 24‑hour reporting begins
Any $1,000+ contributions must be reported within 24 hours.
Action: confirm rapid reporting workflow and finance team coverage.
Mar 10, 2026
Ballot argument deadline
Official ballot argument submitted to the county voter pamphlet.
Action: finalize copy, gather endorsements, and submit on time through the campaign committee.
Mar 12, 2026
Measure letter assigned
The official measure letter is set for the ballot and campaign materials.
Action: update materials to use the official measure letter.
Mar 17, 2026
Rebuttal deadline
Rebuttals are official responses to opposing arguments in the voter pamphlet, submitted to the county elections office.
Action: review opposition materials and submit rebuttal language through the campaign committee.
Apr 19, 2026
Form 460 filing
California Form 460 is the campaign finance disclosure report listing contributions and expenses.
Action: reconcile receipts and expenditures for filing.
May 16, 2026
Form 460 filing
Final pre‑election Form 460 due.
Action: complete the last pre‑election finance report.
May 2026
Campaigning and GOTV ramp‑up
Direct mail, digital outreach, lawn signs, and voter contact expand as ballots go out.
Action: launch voter reminder scripts, volunteer shifts, and neighborhood outreach.
June 2, 2026
Election Day
Get‑out‑the‑vote outreach concludes as polls close.
Action: finalize volunteer shifts, reminders, and ballot drop‑off support.