Nov. ballot preview

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WEATHER: July Highs + Lows

High + low temperatures (F) from local “online” weather stations—to nearest 10th.

*highest **lowest

Station…..High…..Low

South Main…..98…..48

Brooktrails…..96…..48

Northbrook…..100…..44

Ridgewood FSC…..96…..49

Tranquility…..92…..47

Howard Forest…..98…..50

High Horse…..109*…..46

The Shop…..103…..45

WVF Weather…..98…..39**

Canyon Rd…..98…..48

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Library, fire tax on Nov. 8 ballot

Measure O—Citizens Library Initiative

Shall the Citizens of Mendocino County amend Chapter 5.170 of Title 5 of Mendocino County Code, adopting a permanent one-quarter cent (0.25%) sales tax, raising approximately $4.2 million annually, for the specific purpose of maintaining and improving library services in Mendocino County; and create a special fund to ensure these funds cannot be used for any other purpose. At least 40% is reserved for capital investments such as building improvements. —County of Mendocino, Aug. 17

Measure P—Sales Tax