HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2022-13 - Opposing Initiative 21-0042A1 RESOLUTION 2022-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OPPOSING INITIATIVE 21-
0042A1
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
then 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.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ukiah opposes Initiative 21-0042A1.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Ukiah will join the NO on Initiative 21-
0042A1 coalition, a growing coalition of public safety, labor, local government, infrastructure
advocates, and other organizations throughout the state.
We direct staff to email a copy of this adopted resolution to the League of California Cities at
Bal IotMeasures@calcities.oLg.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ukiah on February 16, 2022, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Orozco, Crane, Rodin, Duenas, and Mayor Brown
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Jim Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine Lawler, CMC/City Clerk