Prop U Passes, Incumbents Remain on U City School Board

The voters of the School District of University City have put their votes where their money is, approving the Proposition U no-tax increase bond issue.

With 20 of 20 precincts counted, the measure was approved 2,868 to 1,241 or 69.8 percent to 30.2 percent. The issue needed a 4/7 majority or 57.15 of the total vote.  

See our previous story: It's Election Day in University City

Voters also re-elected the two incumbents running to retain their seats on the district's Board of Education. Tom Peters and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal were given new terms.

With 20 of 20 precincts counted, the unofficial vote tallies are as follows:

"It's an honor to be acknowledged by the U City voters again," Chappelle-Nadal told Patch. "I love serving on the school board. It is the best volunteer opportunity I have ever had." 

See our other election 2013 coverage:

• Who's Spent What? Campaign Finance Reports
• Know Before You Go: FAQs for Election Day 2013
• Learn About U City School Board Candidates
• School Facilities Make the Case for Prop U
• Divided City Council Supports Prop U for Schools
• School District Puts $19.4 Million Bond on April Ballot