A Riverside group sued the city’s school district July 14 for planning to use voter-approved funds in the construction of two new schools.
Riversiders Against Increased Taxes argues that construction was not within the approved list of projects for Measure O.
The 2016 measure caused the school district to raise $392 million through bond sales. It was passed with 70% of 81,411 votes.
The question on the ballot said:
“To repair and upgrade Riverside schools, including deteriorating roofs, plumbing and electrical systems, improve student safety, security, and seismic safety,
