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RESOLUTION NO. 4297
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT KNOWN
AS PROPOSITION 14.
WHEREAS, Proposition 14 would unrealistically limit the
powen of elected local officials and the local electorate to levy
property taxes and create indebtedness for the benefit of their
communities; and
osition 14 will not provide
d.-J:-ea')<
relief for homeowners ,and rent,e.I>s U will r
massive
. g single-family homeowners, renters and aged
WHEREAS~ Proposition 14 will seriously weaken local self-
government by removing the ability of cities and school districts
to adequately finance needed services and facilities; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 14 will also remove the ability of the
State Legislature to deal effectively with revenue and taxation
matters by freezing critically deficient requirements into the
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 14 includes substantial increases
in State taxes and will require still further substantial increases
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by the Stat.e 'Leg;1.slatureto 'replace a $1.2 billion deficit .which
the initiative creates; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 14 will cre~te a chaotic situation
threatening ongoing city and school activities as well as preventing
orderly, long-term development; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 14 is opposed by Governor Ronald
Reagan, the California School Boards Association, the California
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Congress of Parents and Teachers... .the California State Chamber of
Commerce, the California' Labor Federation AFL-CIO, the League of
California Cities, and the County Supervisors Association; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Arcadia City Council
that the serious problem of tax reform is not,aided but is impaired
by this irresponsible approach leading some voters to believe
mistakenly that it will reduce taxes;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
RESOLVES AS FO~LOWS:
SECTION 1. That the citizens of Arcadia are urged to
vote "No" on Proposition 14 at the November 7, 1972 General Election.
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SECTION 2. That this opposition be communicated to all
groups and individuals within the community who are interested ,in
effective local government.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this resolution.
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I HEREBY'CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted
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at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcadia
held on the 19th day of October
, 1972, ~y the affirmative
vote of at least three Councilmen, to wit:.
AYES:
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Councilmen Arth, Butterworth,' Helms, Scott
and Hage
NOES: None
ABSENT:
None
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SIGNED ~ND APPROVED this
, 1972.
ATTEST:
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