HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2023-46RESOLUTION NO. 2023-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
OPPOSING INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1,
THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
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 Lodi City Council does hereby oppose
Initiative No. 21-0042A1; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby join the "No on
Initiative 21-0042A1" coalition, a growing coalition of public safety, education, labor, local
government, and infrastructure groups throughout the state.
Dated: March 1, 2023
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-46 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 1, 2023 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Bregman, Craig, Nakanishi, and Mayor Hothi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
2023-46