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San Marcos, CA 92069
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Zable Foundation Branch
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San Marcos, CA 92069
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Executive Committee
Paul Malone, Chair
Jason Simmons, Immediate Past Chair
Debbie Thompson, Secretary
Gary Levitt, Treasurer
Joe El-Maasri
Board of Directors
Robin Flaum
Maria Gomez
Warren Gorowitz
Michael Harris
Dr. Andy Johnsen
Darius Khayat
Stacy Moskowitz
Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey
John Seymour
Leon Wyden
President & CEO
Cathy Carothers Baur
July 2, 2024
Michelle Bender, City Manager
City of San Marcos
1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
Dear Michelle:
I am pleased to share that at the June 26 meeting of the Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, the Board voted to endorse the proposed sales tax measure.
During discussion at the Board meeting, Directors acknowledged the important needs to be addressed by the tax including improving roads, providing enhanced fire and paramedic services, and cleaning and maintaining parks. The Board believes passage of the measure will positively impact the Boys & Girls of San Marcos and the youth and families we serve.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos is happy to provide its endorsement of this important measure for San Marcos.
Sincerely,
Cathy Baur
President & CEO
San Marcos Professional Firefighters Association
IAFF Local 4184
July 3, 2024
San Marcos City Council
1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069
Dear Honorable Members of the San Marcos City Council,
As representatives of the San Marcos Professional Firefighters, we are writing to express our strong endorsement for placing a 1% sales tax measure on the upcoming ballot. This measure is critical for addressing the growing needs of our city, ensuring public safety, and maintaining the quality of life for our residents.
As our city continues to expand, public safety must remain a top priority. The last fire station was added in 2008 when our population was under 80,000, with a call volume of 6,940. T oday, with a population of 95,000, our call volume has nearly doubled to approximately 12,000 calls for service annually. The recent Standards of Coverage Study recommended the addition of a new fire station, more firefighters, and increased ambulance coverage to meet these demands.
For years, our city has operated as efficiently as possible. However, revenues have not kept pace with expenses, making it fiscally challenging to secure the finances necessary to expand public safety. A 1% sales tax would provide a sustainable revenue source to support essential services without compromising our financial stability.
The citizens of San Marcos deserve the opportunity to vote on their future. By placing the 1% sales tax measure on the ballot, the City Council will empower residents to decide on the level of services they wish to support. We urge you to allow the citizens of San Marcos to have their voices heard and vote on this crucial measure.
Sincerely,
Jordan Abeel,
Association President
SMPFFA Local 4184
www.local4184.org P .O. Box 145 San Marcos, CA 92079