CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. _____
OPPOSING INITIATIVE 21-0042A1, A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
THE STATE CONSTITUTION THAT WOULD LIMIT THE ABILITY OF
VOTERS AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO RAISE
REVENUES FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, Initiative 21 -0042A1 (the measure) is a proposed Constitutional Amendment that proponents hope to place on the November 2022 statewide ballot. The measure would amend the California Constitution and create permanent change to State law that would , among other things, l imit the ability of voters and state and local governments to raise revenues for government services; and
WHEREAS, the measure includes provisions that would make it more difficult for local voters to pass measures needed to fund local services and infrastruc ture, 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 makes it more difficult for state and local regulators to issue fines and levi es on corporations that violate laws intended to protect our environment, public health and safety, and our neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the measure puts at risk billions of dollars currently dedicated to state and local services, and could force cuts to p ublic schools, fire and emergency response, law enforcement, public health, parks, libraries, affordable housing, services to support unsheltered residents, mental health services, and more; and
WHEREAS, the measure would also reduce funding for critical infrastructure including streets and roads, public transportation, drinking water, new sch ools, sanitation, and utilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda’s adopted Legislative Agenda opposes legislation and regulations that preempt local control or negatively affect the City’s budget, and supports legislation that provides resources for the critical local services described above; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 21-0042A1 is strongly opposed by the League of California Cities, as well as a broad coalition of local governments, public safety, businesses, labor, and infrastructure advocates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Alameda, that the Council hereby opposes Initiative 21-0042A1; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Cit y of Alameda will join the NO on Initiative 21 -0042A1 Coalition, a growing number of public safety, labor, local government, infrastructure advocates, and other organizations throughout the state, and will email a copy of this adopted resolution to the League of California Cities.
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the f oregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting assembled on the 1st day of March 2022, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said City this 2nd day of March 2022.
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Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
City of Alameda
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Yibin Shen, City Attorney
City of Alameda