Place paramedic and public safety tax measure on June 2010 ballot

Police & Community SafetyBudgetResolution

In Plain English

The city council is considering asking voters to approve a tax measure to fund paramedic services and public safety programs. The measure would appear on the June 2010 primary election ballot. If approved by council, residents will vote on whether to tax themselves to pay for these services.

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Votes

to direct staff to bring back a measure that considers different ways that a tax may be implemented and submit the information to the Council for consideration; Councilmembers interested in making changes should communicate their ideas to the staff

Passed

4 to 1

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Why This Vote Matters

The council voted 4-1 to direct staff to develop options for a tax measure that would fund paramedic services and public safety programs, with Lopez casting the sole dissenting vote. This decision moves the city closer to putting a tax question before voters on the June 2010 primary ballot. If the council ultimately approves a specific tax proposal and voters pass it, residents would pay additional taxes to support emergency medical services and public safety programs. The council has not yet decided on the tax amount or structure—staff will return with different implementation options for further consideration.

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Community Discussion

This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.

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