# Why Santa Monica-Malibu PTAs Support Measure ES

Measure ES, the proposed funding measure on our November 2026 ballots, has been the subject of countless conversations among school parents, homeowners, and candidates for political office. As officers of the Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs (SMMPTA), we would like to share our reasoning for supporting the measure. PTA’s mission is to support students, and reliable funding is critical to protecting the educational opportunities our students deserve. Let’s go back in time. Since 2002, the City of Santa Monica has contracted with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) th

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Created: 2026-10-23T21:15:58.378313+00:00

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