City of Piedmont
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
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November 6, 2023
Mayor and Council
Rosanna Bayon Moore, City Administrator
Consideration of Options Regarding Direct Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments Relating to the Renewal of the Municipal Services Special Tax (“Parcel Tax”) on the March 5, 2024 Ballot
RECOMMENDATION
Consider the authorization of one or two Council Members to prepare and sign direct arguments in favor of the measure renewing the Municipal Services Special Tax, as well as rebuttal arguments to direct arguments opposed to the measure (should any be filed).
BACKGROUND
The deadline for direct arguments related to the proposed Parcel Tax renewal on the March 5, 2024, ballot is December 15, 2023. If the City Council wishes to place a direct argument on the ballot, it has two options:
1. Authorize one or two Council Members to prepare and sign a direct argument in favor of the renewal of the Parcel Tax on behalf of the City Council, allowing other interested parties to sign the arguments. If the Council chooses this route, it should also authorize the same members to write a rebuttal to any direct arguments opposed to the measures (if filed) at the same time.
2. Pass resolutions approving the text of direct arguments in favor of the proposed Parcel Tax renewal and have each member of the City Council sign them. The Council would need to consider the arguments no later than the December 4th meeting to ensure placement in the voter information guide. If the Council chooses to write the direct argument as a body, it should also authorize two members to write a rebuttal to a direct argument opposed to the measure (if one is filed) at the same time as there will not be enough time for the City Council to consider a rebuttal argument prior to the December 22nd deadline for a rebuttal argument.
By: Sheri Hartz, Interim City Clerk