March 21 is the deadline for written arguments in favor or against a measure

Courtesy of Marin County

Marin County residents will have the opportunity June 7 to vote on local measures that include county, school, municipal and district issues. Written arguments for and against the measures may be filed before 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 21.

The measures on the June ballot are:

• Re-implementing an existing quarter-cent sales tax for parks, open space, and sustainable agriculture;
• Bond measures for San Rafael City High School and Elementary School districts and Mill Valley School District;
• A parcel tax for Larkspur-Corte Madera School District;
• A special tax for paramedic services in the City of Larkspur, Town of Ross, Town of San Anselmo, Kentfield Fire Protection District, and Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District;
• A special tax in Mesa Park Recreation District for improvements, maintenance and operation of Mesa Park and Downtown Park.

Arguments for or against the county, school and district measures are filed with the Marin County Elections Department by the March 21 deadline.

Deadlines could be different for municipal measures that are handled by town or city clerks. Submission and signature forms are required at the time of filing.

The list of measures and information about filing arguments can be found at www.marinvotes.org.

Documents are available for public examination for 10 days from the filing date.

A sample ballot and information guide will be mailed to registered voters the final week of April, and official ballots will be mailed starting May 9 to all active registered voters. Allow five to seven days for delivery.

The Elections Department is in Suite 121 of the Marin County Civic Center, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Follow the Elections Department on Facebook.

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