HomeMy WebLinkAboutDiamond Bar Mayor Tye Letter re County Charter Amendment 7-30-2020
City of Diamond Bar
21810 Copley Drive | Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
(909) 839-7000
www.DiamondBarCA.gov
Steve Tye
Mayor
Nancy A. Lyons
Mayor Pro Tem
Andrew Chou
Council Member
Ruth M. Low
Council Member
Jennifer “Fred” Mahlke
Council Member
July 30, 2020
Honorable Members of the Board of Supervisors
County of Los Angeles
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street, Suite 869
Los Angeles, CA 90012
RE: County Charter Amendment
Dear Chair Barger and Members of the Board of Supervisors:
As Mayor for the City of Diamond Bar, I respectfully request reconsideration of the
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor’s action on the County Charter
Amendment being placed on the November 3, 2020 ballot.
Due to the economic uncertainty imposed on all governmental budgets, it is
understandable that difficult decisions are being considered. Diamond Bar has
been forced to implement many cost saving measures, including deferred capital
projects, maintenance, and use of reserves. It is within that backdrop that I write
to express concerns of the unintended consequences that a charter amendment
would have on the County’s budget and public safety for more than 10 million
residents that call our County home.
During this time in our nation’s history, we are all asked to meet the moment . The
county charter amendment would direct at least 10 percent of locally generated
unrestricted revenues to support reinvestment and alternatives to incarceration.
While the County has taken bold steps to transform our justice system, the
instantaneous nature of the charter amendment is concerning.
If you have any questions, City Manager Dan Fox is available to discuss with your
staff and can be reached at 909.839.7010 or dfox@diamondbarca.gov.
Sincerely,
Steve Tye, Mayor
City of Diamond Bar
CC: City Council
City Manager