HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO7625RESOLUTION NO. 7625 1111
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
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EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO
PROPOSITION 218, VOTER APPROVAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXES
WHEREAS, Proposition 218, an initiative measure referred to by its sponsors as
"The Right to Vote on Taxes Act", appears on the November 5, 1996 General Election
ballot; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 218 will adversely impact cities, counties and governmental
agencies throughout California, particularly those which have adopted charters such as the
City of Palo Alto; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 218 will limit the authority of local governments to raise
revenues to fund needed facilities and services, will threaten the stability of existing
sources of revenue, and will lessen the flexibility which local governments need to deal with
emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 218 contains many ambiguities regarding its application
that may embroil local governments in extensive litigation; and
WHEREAS, the passage of Proposition 218 is apt to discourage long range
planning and investment in municipal infrastructure;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto is
on record in strong opposition to Proposition 218 on the November 5, 1996 ballot.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: October 15, 1996
AYES: ANDERSEN, FAZZINO, HUBER, MCCOWN, ROSENBAUM, SIMITIAN, WHEELER
NOES:
ABSENT: KNiss, SCHNEIDER
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
APPROVED: