Lafayette council unanimously backs resolution supporting eight-year high‑school parcel tax measure

The Lafayette City Council unanimously adopted a resolution March 10 supporting an eight-year parcel tax measure for the local high-school district, after a brief presentation by a campaign representative and public comment.

Meredith Meade, co-chair of the Committee for Excellent Local High Schools (Yes on Measure T), described the proposal as “an 8 year term measure” and outlined key features: it would be in addition to an existing personal tax (currently $301, as described at the meeting), would allow annual increases tied to the consumer price index not greater than 3 percent, and would include a senior exemption for residents age 65 and older (seniors already exempt under the district’s current personal tax would automatically receive the exemption for this measure, Meade said).

Council members spoke in support; the council voted unanimously to adopt the resolution endorsing the parcel-tax measure and to complete the resolution’s municipal customizations. The council anticipated receiving completed resolution language with blanks filled in before final adoption of the formal proclamation.

Why it matters: the parcel tax, if placed on the ballot and approved by voters (the parcel tax requires a two-thirds vote to pass, as discussed during the meeting), would provide local funding to the high-school district for an eight-year term and includes a senior exemption and a capped annual CPI adjustment.

What happened next: Council adopted the resolution in support of Measure T; members noted they would receive finalized resolution text for record-keeping. No dissent was recorded at the meeting.

Ending: Council’s action was unanimous; the measure will proceed through the election and outreach process as described by supporters.