East Palo Alto's first bond measure poised to pass

East Palo Alto’s Measure O, a $125-million bond that would help fund a new city hall, police headquarters and a larger library, received avid support and appeared to pass, according to Tuesday evening election results, which could fluctuate over time. The bond measure, which required approval from 66.6% of local voters to pass, received 73.8% of voter support, and raked in a total of 1,179 total votes as of 9:30 p.m. Vice Mayor Ruben Abrica said passing the bond is an important aspect in East Palo Alto’s “next phase.” “The bond measure will help our city, the public,” Abrica said in an interview. “Our city will save money in building the police department, the library will be the centerpiece and most importantly, the bond will help us rebuild our water and street infrastructure.” Measure O, the city’s first ever bond, is estimated at $105.26 per $100,000 of assessed property value, and the increased property taxes would likely kick in 2028-29, if approved.

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