CC - 1993-55 - Supporting Prop 1720 •
RESOLUTION NO. 93-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 172
WHEREAS, individual security and protection against crime is a
major concern of California; and
WHEREAS, the California population considers public safety
spending a top priority for local government; and
WHEREAS, public safety departments are facing drastic cuts at
the local level; and
WHEREAS, the lack of adequate public safety is threatening the
quality of life for every citizen of California; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead is committed to reducing the
backlog of cases involving violent crimes that have not been
prosecuted.due to a lack of funds; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 172 will guarantee that at least 1/2 cent
of every dollar Californians pay in sales tax will be set aside for
the purposes of funding local public safety organizations; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 172 is not a tax increase but merely an
extension of existing sales tax and is the least painful means of
attempting to prevent future taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead is dedicated to the safety of its
citizens and will continue to set priorities which will provide those
basic needs.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Rosemead supports the passage of Proposition 172 on the November,
1993 state ballot.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this
1993
I hereby certif}~,t e foregoing.Rlution No. 93-55
ATTEST: was duly and regula ly adopte -ty`the City Council of the
City of Rosemead at a regular meeting thereof held on the
) 12th day of October 1993, by the following vote:
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-~~PY CLERK.,,'..- Yes: Clark, Taylor, Bruesch, Vasquez.
- No: None Absent: McDonald Abstain: None
CA CLERK '