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Cubberley poll: two‑thirds support concept in principle; willingness to pay limited to modest parcel-tax scenarios
Summary
FM3 Research told Palo Alto council that about two-thirds of surveyed voters support a concept to buy and renovate the Cubberley campus in principle, but support falls as cost and scope rise; staff outlined a phased financing strategy including potential sales-tax and parcel-tax measures and partner contributions.
Palo Alto — A consultant presented community polling and financing scenarios for the Cubberley Community Center at a Dec. 15 study session, and council members pressed staff to refine ballot language and cost estimates before asking voters for funding.
Miranda Everett, partner at FM3 Research, told the council that a November survey of 407 Palo Alto residents found strong concern about the condition of Cubberley’s buildings (46% dissatisfied) and 66% support for the concept in principle. When asked about willingness to pay, 53% said they would back a roughly $250-per-year parcel-tax scenario…
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