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Poll shows Glendora bond‑extension concept clears Prop 39 threshold; consultant urges clear messaging on ‘no tax increase’ claim
Summary
A True North Research poll presented to the Glendora Unified board found 65% initial support for a bond extension that rose to 72% after clarifying it would not increase current tax rates; final support held at 66% after testing negative arguments. The consultant recommended explicit communications about the bond‑extension concept and readiness for a partisan election cycle.
Tim McLarney, president of True North Research, told the Glendora Unified School District board that a recent voter survey shows a bond‑extension measure could be feasible if the district and its supporters explain the extension concept clearly.
McLarney said the firm completed 527 likely‑November‑voter interviews (margin of error ±4.2 percentage points) and presented a legally compliant 75‑word ballot statement that described a bond extension. "At that initial ballot test, we had 65% of respondents tell us they would support this proposal," he said. After McLarneyexplained how a bond extension would…
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