Item #04
Date: July 16, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Jim Schaad, City Manager
Subject: Ballot Language for the November 5, 2024, Election Recommendation:
Pass a motion to adopt the revised Resolution No. 2024-XX, advising Yuba County Elections the ballot language and information to be included in the Voter Information Guide that is suggested within the Resolution. This language is to appear on the November 5, 2024, ballot for constituents to consider the renewal of the transactions and use tax measure.
Background:
With the expiration of Measure C in October 2026, City Staff has met with a multitude of contractors and lawyers and finally developed the suggested language to appear on the November 5, 2024, ballot. This will be the Measures first attempt at renewal, since the implementation on the June 7, 2016, election.
Alignment with City Council Goals:
This Agenda item aligns with all six (6) Council Goals; Goal #1: Increase Fiscal Sustainability, Goal #2:
Expand Economic Development, Goal #3: Improve Infrastructure, Goal #4: Enhance Public Safety, Goal #5: Support parks & Recreation and, Goal #6: Strengthen Institutional Capacity.
Legal Review:
This item and attachments have been reviewed and approved by legal counsel.
Attachments:
1) Resolution 2024-XX
2) Ordinance No. 1453