Update: Measure PV Was Rejected in Primary Election

As a result of the March 3 primary election, 63 percent of voters rejected the notion to pass Measure PV. The measure was a $389 million bond that would have funded the remodeling of buildings in Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District’s schools for purposes like making structures earthquake-proof. In order to pass, at least 55 percent of voters needed to approve the measure. 

“Considering the state of many of the buildings in the district, I believe the measure should have passed,” senior Michael Takami said. “I think most students and teachers are pushing for the measure since they are the ones who face the adversities of the run-down buildings and facilities.”

One project of the bond would have been to make structural improvements to Peninsula which, according to Superintendent Alex Cherniss, has not been renovated in over 60 years. These improvements would have included bathroom remodeling and seismic upgrading. Although there are several other projects that would hypothetically benefit the schools in the district, the measure would have been placed at a higher price, which would be paid by taxpayers.

“I do believe there are other potential effects that should be brought to light regarding Measure PV,” senior Alayna Kim said. “These renovations would have made it more desirable to move to Palos Verdes because of the refurbishing of schools, but it would have also negatively impacted current residents by increasing existing taxes.”