HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2008-40RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -4o
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR
OPPOSING MEASURE R ON THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 BALLOT, WHICH IF
PASSED, WOULD INCREASE THE COUNTY SALES TAX BY ONE-HALF PERCENT
TO FUND SPECIFIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
WHEREAS, Measure R will appear on the November 2008 ballot for voter
consideration; and
WHEREAS, Measure R, calls for a 30 -year countywide sales tax increase of one-
half percent, and is expected to generate approximately $40 billion in sales tax revenue
to be used for transportation project, transit operations, and maintenance, primarily in
the Western portion of Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, Los Angeles County's transportation infrastructure is in need of
improvement to increase capacity and reduce traffic congestion not only in specific
locations, but throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, Measure R does not provide equitable solutions for countywide
improvements, and does not represent the interests of all Los Angeles County
residents; and
WHEREAS, Measure R does not include language that insures fair distribution
throughout the county of the funds generated by the proposed sales tax increase; and
WHEREAS, Measure R's flawed language highlights the need for alternative
proposals that generate funds for transportation projects throughout the county;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Diamond Bar hereby
opposes Measure R.
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Diamond Bar shall adopt the Resolution
and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption.
SECTION 2. Certified copies of the resolution shall be circulated to the following:
League of California Cities
Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 21st DAY OF OCTOBER, 2008.
Jack Tanaka, Mayor
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I, Tommye Cribbins, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed, adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on 21st day of October, 2008, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang., Herrera Tye
MPT/Everett M/Tanaka
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
To mye Cribbins, City Clerk
City of Diamond Bar
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