RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA TO OPPOSE STATE BALLOT INITIATIVE 21-0042A1, THE "TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" WHEREAS, an association representing California's wealthiest corporations is behind a deceptive proposition aimed for the November 2022 statewide ballot; 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, the environment, water quality, air quality, and natural resources; 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 makes it much more difficult for state and local regulators to issue fines and levies on corporations that violate laws intended to protect the 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 WHEREAS, 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 Pismo Beach hereby 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 organization throughout the state.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign a letter of opposition on behalf of the City Council.
UPON MOTION OF Council Member Blake, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Reiss, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach this 15'" day of March 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: 5 Blake, Reiss, Guthrie, Newton, Waage
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
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ABSTAIN: 0
RECUSED: 0
Approved:
Ed Waage, Mayor
Attest:
Er'e Indeflidjd, ity"Clerk
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