2026 Pro - Public Education Ballot Measures Supported by LUPS
Lift Up Public Schools (LUPS) is a coalition of dedicated volunteers working to strengthen and defend quality public education. We help voters learn about candidates, school measures, and statewide propositions that can have an impact on public schools and the students and communities they serve.
We are strong advocates for ALL kids. Because LUPS brings together both partisan and nonpartisan organizations, LUPS does not endorse candidates. Instead, we educate voters about pro-public education candidates who align with our mission and values, and provide information about ballot measures and propositions that affect public education.
San Lorenzo Unified School District
Measure J
Alameda County
Parcel Tax
Renews the existing $99 parcel tax for 12 years, supporting academic programs, teachers and staff, reading/writing, math, arts, science and technology, and helping attract and retain teachers in high-need areas.
What It Takes To Pass:
66.67% / 2/3 YES
California
Proposition 3
Statewide
Initiative Constitutional Amendment
Makes permanent the existing voter-approved higher personal income tax rates on high-income Californians instead of allowing them to expire in 2031, maintaining funding for public education, health care and other state programs.
What It Takes To Pass:
More than 50% YES
Acalanes Union High School District
Measure W
Contra Costa County
Parcel Tax
Creates a $168 per parcel tax for 8 years, generating about $6 million annually to support teachers, manageable class sizes, STEM and arts programs, academic counseling, library services and career education.
What It Takes To Pass:
66.67% / 2/3 YES
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Measure V
Contra Costa County
Parcel Tax (Renewal)
Renews the existing 7.2¢ per building-square-foot parcel tax for 9 years, generating about $10.2 million annually for academics, counseling, libraries, athletics and teacher retention.
What It Takes To Pass: