Discuss legal limits on educating voters about half-cent sales tax measure
In Plain English
A half-cent sales tax increase will appear on the November ballot to fund street repairs and maintenance. The city council needs to clarify what information they can legally share with residents about this measure. California law restricts how cities can communicate about ballot measures using taxpayer money.
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Votes
Have the City Council go on record in support of the ½ cent sales tax ballot measure in the upcoming November 4, 2014, election, and direct staff to prepare the necessary language for adoption at the June 17, 2014, City Council Meeting
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The city council voted 5-1 to officially endorse the half-cent sales tax measure that will appear on the November ballot, with Councilmember McLaughlin abstaining and Councilmember Beckles dissenting. This endorsement allows the council to publicly support the tax increase, which would fund street repairs and maintenance if voters approve it. The council directed staff to prepare formal endorsement language for adoption at their next meeting. While the discussion was supposed to focus on what information the city can legally share about ballot measures, the council instead chose to take a political position supporting the tax.
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