RESOLUTTON NO. 2022-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA,, EXPRESSING
OPPOSITION TO THE TÆPAYER PROTECTION AND
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT AG# 2I-OO42A1
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 RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE OPPOSES I N ITIATIVE 21 -OO42A1 .
THEREFORE, BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Torrance will join the NO on Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act lnitiative 21-0042A1 coalition, a growing coalition of public safety, labor, local government, infrastructure advocates, and other organizations throughout the state.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 1st day of Ma
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PAïRICK Q. SULLIVAN, City Attorney
Y. Strader, Assistant City Attorney
ATTEST:
Poirier, City
TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2022-25
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF TORRANCE
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l, Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk of the Gity of Torrance, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Torrance at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 1st day of March, 2022by the following rollcallvote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Ashcraft, Chen, Kalani, Griffiths, Walser, and Mayor NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS
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None.
None.
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4 I nØv Rebecca Poirier, MMC
Date City Clerk of the City of Torrance