HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 134-98 Oppose Prop 9RESOLUTION NO. 134 - 98
A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
OPPOSING PROPOSITION 9 DUE TO
POTENTIAL NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
WHEREAS, the State Legislative Analyst and Department of Finance have determined that the net
impact of this proposition on local governments would be revenue reductions potentially in the tens of
millions of dollars annually through 2001-02; and
WHEREAS, the proposition could create a $6 billion hole in the state budget, resulting in
significant reductions in funding to local government and critical services such as police and fire, impairing
community health and welfare, public safety and community quality of' life; and
WHEREAS, the precedence set by disallowing payment on rate reduction bonds could impair the
ability of state and local govermnents to secure low-cost financing for local infrastructure bonds and other
types of bonds; and
WHEREAS, the proposition could create more bureaucracy and red tape and cost California
taxpayers billions of dollars in lawsuits; and
WHEREAS, passage of this measure could exacerbate the financial problems experienced through
unfunded state mandates; and
WHEREAS, this proposition jeopardizes the state's economic recovery by creating uncertainty for
California-based companies, as well as those considering relocating to our state; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities voted to oppose the initiative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin opposes
Proposition 9, based upon significant potential negative impacts on local government.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of September, 1998.
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor Houston
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Mayor