HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2023-12 - Opposing Initiative 21-0042A1 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UKIAH TO OPPOSE INITIATIVE 21-0042A1
WHEREAS, an association representing California's wealthiest corporations and developers is
spending millions to push a deceptive proposition aimed for the November 2024 statewide ballot; 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 creates new constitutional loopholes that allow corporations to pay far less
than their fair share for the impacts they have on our communities, including local infrastructure and
our environment; and
WHEREAS, the measure may make 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 local services at risk and could
force cuts to fire and emergency response, law enforcement, public health, parks, libraries, affordable
housing, services to support homeless residents, mental health services, and more.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Ukiah opposes Initiative
21-0042A1.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Ukiah will join the No on Initiative 21-0042A1 coalition, a
growing coalition of public safety, education, labor, local government, and infrastructure groups
throughout the state.
We direct staff to email a copy of this adopted resolution to the League of California Cities at
BallotMeasures@calcities.org.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 1 s' day of March, 2023 by the following vote on roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Orozco, Sher, Crane, Duenas, and Mayor Rodin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Mari Rodin, ayor
ATTEST:
Krfstine Lawler, City Clerk