I urge you to vote for Measure G, which is a renewal of an existing parcel tax that enables the WCCUSD to include critical educational programs that would not otherwise be funded, including reduced class sizes, purchasing textbooks and teaching materials; enhancing core subjects; attracting and retaining teachers; maintaining library services, counselors, after-school programs and custodial services.

A special election will be held on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 to vote on this measure. Please support the children of West Contra Costa County by voting YES on measure G.

For more information, see http://www.childrenofwestcounty.com.

In order to be officially counted, marked ballots must be received at one of the four following locations by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 28. The local  locations in West County will only be opened between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM  on August 28 for ballot drop-off.

        Elections Department - 555 Escobar Street, Martinez, (925) 335-7810

        First Baptist Church of Pinole - 16550 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo

        Richmond Fire Station #66 - 4100 Clinton Avenue, Richmond

        El Cerrito Community Center - 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito