Visalia Unified School District Measure Z: $158 Million School Bond
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Education Quality
Visalia Unified would borrow up to $158 million to remove lead pipes and asbestos and repair aging schools. Property owners would pay about $40 a year per $100,000 of assessed value while the bonds are repaid.
Proposed by: Visalia Unified School District Board of Education (unanimous vote, July 23, 2026)
The district's elected school board. It asked voters to let the district borrow money for health and safety repairs at schools, paid back with property taxes. It needs 55% yes votes.
Source: engage.vusd.org
A YES vote means
Approve up to $158 million in school bonds for safety repairs and upgrades. District property owners would pay about $40 a year per $100,000 of assessed value while the bonds are repaid.
A NO vote means
Reject the $158 million bond plan. The district could not borrow this money for the listed school repairs through Measure Z, and this measure's property tax would not be charged.
Source: tularecounty.ca.gov