CC Resolution No. 9723 RESOLUTION NO. 9723
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CUPERTINO OPPOSING PROPOSITION 218
WHEREAS, a measure called Proposition 218, the "Right to Vote" initiative
appears on the November 5, 1996 General Election ballot; and
WHEREAS, the sponsors of Proposition 218 claims it will give voters the fight to
vote on all local government taxes, fees and assessments; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 218 grants huge new voting powers to wealthy
corporations, big landowners and non-citizens -- enough power to impose a local
assessment tax or fee upon a community; and
- WHEREAS, Proposition 218 eliminates general assessments for crucial public
safety services such as police, .fire and emergency medical services, overnight wiping out
vital services all over California; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 218 imposes a NEW TAX on publicly owned property,
which will cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, reducing funds for important
programs like school class size reduction; and
WHEREAS, the impartial analysis of Proposition 218 estimates local government
will experience revenue losses of hundreds of millions of dollars per year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Cupertino that the City of Cupertino is on record in opposition to Proposition 218 and
urges California voters to reject this proposal on November 5, 1996.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 21st day of October 1996, by the following vote:
Vote Members 9Xthe City_ Council
AYES: Bautista, Chang, Dean, Sorensen, Burner
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Mayor, City o upertino