San Gabriel Valley and Whittier-area voters made many choices on this November’s ballot. But it wasn’t just candidates that they had to choose from. Many voters considered significant ballot measures.

From Duarte to Monterey Park, and from Santa Fe Springs to Puente Hills, voters weighed in on an array of local measures, from upgrading local schools to enhancing infrastructure and public safety.

The vast majority of these measures appeared to be on their way toward passage as of the latest results released around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, by the Los Angeles County registrar’s office.

Many of the measures sought approval of bonds, basically local governments asking voters for a loan. Other measures asked voters to approve tax increases, some on sales, some on property, to help fund what many officials say are essential upgrades.

In Pasadena, for instance, a measure asking voters to approve a bond that would fund the retrofitting of its beloved Central Library appeared to easily clear the threshold for passage.

However, in Puente Hills, the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority asked voters in the Whittier area to approve a new special building tax that to help in fire and habitat prevention in an area that includes the Whittier Hills. That measure appeared to be trending just short of the threshold for passage as of the latest results.

ARCADIA

AS — Arcadia Unified School District School Safety/Repair Measure

Measure AS would fund updates for different Arcadia Unified School District facilities to make repairs, technology upgrades and other improvements. The funds would be paid over time, with property owners paying roughly $60 for every $100,000 their property is worth, generating $23 million annually. Teachers, parents, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and the Arcadia Board of Education support the measure. It requires 55% of the votes to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure AS appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

AZUSA

ZZ — City of Azusa Public Safety, Community Services, Local Control/ Accountability Measure

This measure, if approved, would add a ¼ of-a-cent sales tax to improve local infrastructure. This would generate around $2.5 million each year to help fund helping with homelessness, fix roads, improve parks, afterschool programs, firefighters, police and other city services. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure ZZ appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

DUARTE

QQ (Cannabis Retail Sales and Tax)

This would allow the City to permit two storefronts that sell cannabis (marijuana) and if so, to tax them up to 10% of what they sell. This would add up to about $2.5 million per year and would help fund city services. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., in a close race, yes on Measure QQ appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

East Whittier School District — C General Obligation Bond

This measure seeks to improve facilities in the East Whittier City School District. The funds would improve roofs, plumbing, electrical and ventilation. It would also be used to upgrade classrooms, labs, facilities and technology. To fund the bonds, local property owners would pay 3 cents for every $100 their property is worth, which would add up to about $6 million per year. Mayor Joe Vinatieri supports this measure along with City Councilwoman Catherine Warner. It requires 55% of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure C appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

EL MONTE

Voters in El Monte are considering two measures, a sales tax and a school district general bond.

EM — Keep El Monte Sales Tax Revenues Local

Measure EM would increase the city of El Monte’s sales tax from .5% to .75%, generating $3.5 million annually, to fund city services such as fire protection; graffiti removal; street and sidewalk repair; park maintenance and enhancements; youth and senior programs; building “rainy day” reserves and other general governmental purposes. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure EM appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

ME — El Monte City School District- General Bond

To fund improvements and repairs for elementary schools in the El Monte City School District. The funds would go toward modernizing classrooms; expanding outdoor learning and green spaces; improving performing arts facilities, repairing school structures and enhancing school safety. Property owners would pay $30 per $100,000, their property is worth. It requires 55% of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure ME appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

GLENDORA

Z

To maintain and enhance city services, the city of Glendora would replace Los Angeles County’s Measure H, if voters approve a one-quarter-percent transaction and use tax. This would add up to $3 annually in general revenue for Glendora to be used to help with public safety, homelessness, roads/streets and quality of life issues. Supported by Glendora City Council. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure Z appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

IRWINDALE

IR

To fund services like police and firefighters, helping the elderly, fixing roads, keeping libraries and parks open and cleaning up homeless encampments, the city of Irwindale is asking for additional government funding by a new transactions and use tax of .75%, generating $1 million annually for improvements. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure IR appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

Los Nietos School District — Repair and Update Measure

RU

This would fund complete renovations on local schools in the Los Nietos School District, through $28.5 million in bonds. Renovation and construction plans include updating aging classrooms, repairing leaky roofs/windows and removing asbestos/lead and other hazardous materials. The bond would be paid by a property tax at $30 per $100,000 that the property is worth, generating $2.1 million annually. It requires 55% of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure RU appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

Los Nietos School District

ST — Safety and Technology Measure

To fund improvements for schools in the Los Nietos School District, a $26.5 million bond is being proposed. The money would go toward improving school technology, including learning technology and security systems. The bond would be paid by a property tax at $28 per $100,000 assessed property value. Citizens would oversee the budget and there would be annual audits. It requires 55% of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure ST appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

MONTEBELLO

RR

A measure is asking voters on whether to recall Angie Jimenez, a District 5 councilmember in Montebello. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure RR appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

MONTEREY PARK

BE — Business License Tax

The measure seeks to update business tax rates, without increasing taxes on residents, by making businesses pay 0.00075 per $1000 of gross receipts ($75 yearly minimum tax) to bring in $1.2 million per year for city services. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure BE appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

LG — Transient Occupancy Tax

The measure would raise the city of Monterey’s Park’s transient occupancy tax paid by hotel/motel and short-term regal guests in order to maintain 911 emergency response and fire protection, increase neighborhood police patrols, maintain parks, support youth, afterschool and senior programs and repairing streets and potholes. Short-term guests would pay 12% to 13% of the cost of their stay, providing approximately $500,000 in funding annually. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure LG appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

Mt. San Antonio Community College District

V — Safety, Repair, Career, Training, Affordable Education Measure

Mt. San Antonio Community College District is requesting funding to upgrade education through a bond, funded by property owners paying $15 per $100,000 their property is worth. To maintain quality education by upgrading student safety, science labs, nursing/healthcare, classrooms, leaky roofs, removing asbestos, lead paint and mold, providing safe drinking water and retaining quality teachers. It requires 55% of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure V appeared to be below the threshold for passage.

PASADENA

Voters in Pasadena are considering eight measures:

PL — Pasadena Central Library Earthquake Retrofit, Repair, Upgrade Measure

To strengthen the Pasadena Central Library structure to protect and prevent earthquake damage along with other upgrades, a bond is being proposed. Additional upgrades include replacing the leaky roof, removing asbestos/mold/lead paint, updating outdated technology and restoring library services. The bond would be funded via a property tax, which would be $28.90 per $100,000 what property is worth. It requires two-thirds of the vote to pass. If Proposition 5 passes, it would require 55% of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure PL appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

PASADENA

This would alter the Pasadena City Charter, Article IV, to require special elections to fill City Council vacancies if there are two or more years remaining in the term or if the City Council does not get somebody to fill a vacancy within 75 days. This would also instate a 30-day residency requirement for people appointed to office. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure PA appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

PB

This amendment of the Pasadena City Charter would change the role, length of term and timing of selection for the vice mayor position, as well as create an acting mayor position if the mayor’s seat becomes vacant and sets the city council organizational meeting to occur annually in December. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure PB appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

PC

This amendment of the Pasadena City Charter would implement term limits for members of the City Council and the mayor, allowing elected officials to serve no more than three consecutive terms in that elected office. Individuals can serve up to an additional two terms can be served following a four-year break from the elected office. Altogether, the mayor and the councilmembers are limited to no more than five total terms in the same elected office. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure PC appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

PF

To update the selection process for the positions of Fire and Police Trustees to the retirement board and the Pasadena Fire and Police retirement system. This would not result in a cost to voters, since the retirement board trustees do not receive compensation, nor would it result in new or additional retirement benefits for FPRS members since this measure does not change member retirement benefits. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure PF appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

PR

PR would amend the Fair and Equitable Housing provisions in Pasadena City Charter Article XVII, including clarifying penalties and updating dates and deadlines and making minor corrections. Measure PR will also provide a partial exemption to government-subsidized rental units from rent control law and establish a process for Rental Housing Board Member removal. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure PR appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

Pasadena Unified School District

R — General Obligation Bond

This bond measure would expand science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) classrooms, upgrade Career Education labs, replace leaky roofs, repair electrical, plumbing heating and air-conditioning systems through a $900 million bond which would be funded through property taxes of $59 per $100,000 assessed value of the property. It requires 55% of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure R appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

EE

EE would expand programs for science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM); enhance career training and college readiness courses, provide competitive wages for teachers and staff in addition to providing funding to hire counselors and mental health professionals. It would impose $90 per parcel on homeowners for eight years, raising $5 million annually. It requires two-thirds of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure EE appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

POMONA

Y

Measure would amend the Pomona City Charter to require at least 10% of the City’s annual general purpose revenue be allocated for children and youth programs and services by fiscal year 2030-2031. In addition, also establish a City Department of Children and Youth to administer funding for said programs and services. It requires a simple majority to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure Y appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

Pomona United School District — General Obligation Bond

UU

To upgrade classrooms and labs, repair leaky roofs, deteriorated classrooms, plumbing, gas/electrical/sewer systems, provide safe drinking water, remove asbestos, mold, and lead paint and improve school security/safety. $900 million of bond funding will come from a $59 property tax on properties per $100,000 the property is worth. It requires 55% of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure UU appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority

PH

This measure seeks to preserve protect local natural lands by clearing emergency access roads for first responders and brush that could lead to forest fires, prevent and remove homeless encampments, vandalism and illegal dumping and maintain park ranger patrols for fire safety. This would be funded through a special tax of one cent per building square foot for both residents and businesses that would affect Rowland Heights, Hacienda Heights, La Habra Heights and Whittier. It requires two-thirds of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure PH appeared to be slightly below the threshold for passage.

Rio Hondo Community College District

RH

To establish locally-controlled funding to make repairs, technology upgrades and other improvements at Rio Hondo College facilities. Local property owners would pay $25 per $100,000 of assessed value. The typical homeowner in the Rio Hondo Community College District would pay about $91 per year or $7.58 per month. It requires 55% of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure RH appeared to be above the threshold for passage.

SAN GABRIEL

San Gabriel USD — General Obligation Bond

SG

SG would extend the current tax rate approved by voters at $60 per $100,000 of assessed value as long as bonds are outstanding to make repairs, technology upgrades and other improvements for schools in the San Gabriel United School District. There is no tax rate increase with this measure. It requires 55% of the vote to pass.

As of 4:30 p.m., yes on Measure SG appeared to be above the threshold for passage.