HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9100Resolution No. 9100
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Supporting
Measure A, Parcel Tax for Healthy Kids Program
WHEREAS, Measure A is a County initiative which if passed by voters in November
2010 would create a $29 tax on each parcel ofland for 10 years beginnip.g January 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Measure A would produce between $13 and $14 million annually to sustain
the Healthy Kids Program in Santa Clara County; and
WHERAS, the Healthy Kids Program provides medical, dental and vision benefits to all
children up the age of 19 who are living in Santa Clara County, and whose families earn up to 300%
of the Federal Poverty Level, and who are otherwise not eligible to obtain coverage; and
WHEREAS, without the Healthy Kids program more than 10,000 children in Santa Clara
County could lose their health insurance, and
WHEREAS, the Palo Alto City Council supports the provision of health care to children
whose families cannot otherwise afford it.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE
as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Palo Alto by the adoption of this
resolution hereby supports Measure A on the November 2, 2010 ballot.
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