During the March 5, 2002 election for Contra Costa County, California voters overwhelmingly passed Measure D, which required 55 percent approval, by a vote of 71.8 percent. The Measure "D" ballot language, as presented to voters, read:

To complete repairing all of our schools, improve classroom safety and relieve overcrowding through such projects as: building additional classrooms; making seismic upgrades; repairing and renovating bathrooms, electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation systems, leaking roofs, and fire safety systems; shall the West Contra Costa Unified School District issue $300 million in bonds at authorized interest rates, to renovate, acquire, construct and modernize school facilities, and appoint a citizens' oversight committee to monitor that funds are spent accordingly?