RESOLUTION NO. 2023-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING INITIATIVE 21 -0042A1 (TAXPAYER PROTECTION
AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT)
WHE
REAS, an association representing California's wealthiest corporations is behind a deceptive proposition aimed for the November 2024 statewide ballot; and WH
EREAS, 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, our environment, water quality, air quality, and natural resources; and WH
EREAS, 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
WH
EREAS, the measure makes 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 state and local services at risk, and could force cuts to public schools, fire and emergency response, law enforcement, public health, parks, libraries, affordable housing, services to support homeless residents, mental health services, and more; and
WH
EREAS, the measure would also reduce funding for critical infrastructure like streets and roads, public transportation, drinking water, new schools, sanitation, and utilities.
NOW
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hesperia hereby opposes Initiative 21-0042A1.
THE
REFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hesperia 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.
ADO
PTED AND APPROVED this 7th day of March 2023.
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B
rigit Bennington, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Erin Baum
Assistant City Clerk