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Candidates back Measure AA school bond and Measure V continuation, cite consequences for roads and police
Summary
At a Ridgecrest candidate forum candidates expressed support for Measure AA (school bond) and Measure V (local tax continuation), saying the measures fund schools, roads and public safety though opponents raise concerns about permanence and transparency.
Candidates at the Ridgecrest City Council forum largely supported both Measure AA, a school bond, and Measure V, a local revenue measure, while emphasizing voter choice and the need for clearer public discussion.
Councilman Solomon Rajaratnam said he "strongly support[s] Measure V" and described it as a key funding source for the city’s recent infrastructure and police staffing gains. Rajaratnam said Measure V finances a significant share of the police and streets budgets and credited it with road…
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