HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 23-8161 - Opposing Ballot Initiative 21-0042A (Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act)z RESOLUTION OF •', OF OF DOWNEY
OPPOSING BALLOT INITIATIVE 21-0042AI (THE "TAXPAYER PROTECTION
r GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
• AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, an association representing California's wealthiest corporations and
developers is spending millions to push a deceptive proposition aimed for the November 2024
statewide ballot; and
WHEREAS, the measure includes undemocratic provisions that would make it more
difficult for local voters to pass measures needed to fund local services and infrastructure, and
would limit voter input by prohibiting local advisory measures where voters provide direction on
how they want their local tax dollars spent; and
WHEREAS, the measure creates new constitutional loopholes that allow corporations to
pay far less than their fair share for the impacts they have on our communities, including local
infrastructure and our environment; and
WHEREAS, the measure may make it much more difficult for state and local regulators to
issue fines and levies on corporations that violate laws intended to protect our environment, public
health and safety, and our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the measure puts billions of dollars currently dedicated to local services at
risk and could force cuts to fire and emergency response, law enforcement, public health, parks,
libraries, affordable housing, services to support homeless residents, mental health services, and
more; and
NOW, - •RE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF OF DOWNEY r•;
RESOLVEHEREBY • •
SECTION 1. The City of Downey, opposes Initiative 21-0042A1 and will join the NO on
Initiative 21-0042A1 coalition, a growing coalition of public safety, labor, local government,
infrastructure advocates, and other organizations throughout the state.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of April, 2023.
CLAUD FROM A, Mayor
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City Clerk
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the
City of Downey at a Regular meeting held on the 1 lt' day of April, 2023, by the following vote, to
AYES:
Council Members,'
Horn, Sosa, Trujillo, Frome'i
NOES:
Council Members:
None.
ABSENT:
Council Membersk,
None.
ABSTAIN-
Council Members:
None.