CC Resolution No. 02-021RESOLUTION NO. 02-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTiNO
IN OPPOSITION OF ASSEMBLY BILL 680
WHEREAS, a coalition of cities throughout California is coming together to oppose
AB 680, a "pilot program" that lets the state redistribute future growth in local sales taxes in
the six-county Sacramento region; and
WHEREAS, AB 680 penalizes small cities creating unnecessary friction between local
governments and an inherent conflict over funding allocation; and
WHEREAS, sales tax paid locally, are the primary source of funding for emergency
response, police and fire protection, street repair and lighting, libraries, parks and other
services; and
WHEREAS, local elected leaders and taxpayers should decide how local sales tax.
revenues are distributed, and local leaders know best the unique needs of their individual
communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Cupertino City Council opposes
AB 680 and the efforts of the state legislature to redistribute growth in sales tax revenues.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 22nd day of January 2002, by the following vote:
Vote
Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAiN:
Lowenthal, Chang, James, Kwok, Sandoval
None
None
None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor, City of Cupertino