RESOLUTION NO. 22"9088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
TO OPPOSE INITIATIVE 21"0042A1 "THE TAXPAYER
PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT"
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
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, our 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 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,
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 FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City opposes Initiative 21-0042A1; and
2. That the City will join the NO on Initiative 21-0042A 1 coalition, a growing coalition of Resolution/Oppose Initiative 21-0042A 1 "The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act" Page 1 of 2 Rev: 11 /22/17
public safety, labor, local government, infrastructure advocates, and other organizations throughout the state.
3. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately .
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED
AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 1QTH DAY OF MAY, 2022, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS :
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS :
Attachments incorporated by reference: None
Becker, Hardy, Jain, Park, and Watanabe,
and Mayor Gillmor
None
Chahal
None ~ ·/) /)
ATTEST: ~
NORA PIMENTEL, MMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Resolution/Oppose Initiative 21-0042A1 "The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act" Page 2 of 2 Rev: 11/22/17