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June 30, 2011
Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.
State of California
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Via Fax: (916) 558-3177
RE: Request For Veto: S13 89: Diversion of City VLF Revenue
Dear Governor Brown:
The City of Diamond Bar respectfully requests a VETO of SB 89.
SB 89 came into print late in the day on June 28, 2011 and was rushed through the
process with little discussion. It contains a provision that would sweep approximately
$130 million of city general fund revenues from the current vehicle license fee formula
to a special law enforcement account beginning July 1, 2011. Given our preliminary
analysis this will cost our city approximately $220,152 in VLF fees per year.
These are general purpose funds that are needed at the local level to provide vital
local services which include fire and emergency services, library, parks and
Steve Tye
transportation. This measure attempts to shift these funds from our community to be
Mayor
used by law enforcement outside our boundaries and around the state. The lack of
legislative transparency to rush this measure through with no opportunity for public
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input is an embarrassment to the state.
Mayor Pro Tem
For over 22 years, the City of Diamond Bar has maintained a strong financial
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foundation in spite of the difficult economic conditions that face us all. We have
Council Member
consistently adopted balanced budgets, added to our reserves, and acted responsibly
with the taxpayer's money. The state should not be attempting to balance its own
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budget shortfalls on the backs of cities that have acted responsibly year -in and year -
Council Member
out.
Jack Tanaka
For these reasons, the City of Diamond Bar respectfully requests your veto of SB 89
Council Member
Sincerely,
Steve Tye
Mayor
CC: Senator Bob Huff -29 h District
Assemblyman Curt Hagman--60'hDistri c*t
City Council/League of California Cities/Joe A. Gonsalves & Son
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