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A ballot drop box outside a vote center at the Town Center in Portola Valley on Nov. 7, 2022. Photo by Magali Gauthier.

YES on Measure E for Woodside School, raised $52,000 in support for the $36 million bond that will fund the creek stabilization project, building repairs and improvement of classrooms at Woodside Elementary School, according to their recent campaign finance report. 

The largest contribution of $30,000 for the period, from Jan. 21 to Feb. 17, was made by Woodside School Foundation, which raises money to supplement the budget at the school. Additional contributors donated an amount of $3,000 or $5,000. 

Contributions were made by individuals including Marc Tarpenning ($5,000), venture partner at Spero Ventures, Cindy Goldberg ($5,000), co-owner of Urban Market Bags, Michelle Boyers ($3,000), CEO of the Give Forward Foundation, Amanda Peiffer ($3,000) and Melody Westervelt ($3,000). Woodside School PTA also contributed $3,000 to the campaign. 

Measure E will be included on the March 5 ballot for the primary election. The measure requires a 55% majority for approval.

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Jennifer Yoshikoshi joined The Almanac in 2024 as an education, Woodside and Portola Valley reporter. Jennifer started her journalism career in college radio and podcasting at UC Santa Barbara, where she...

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