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  1. Paid for By Yes on 1A Californians to Protect Local Taxpayers and Public Safety, Sponsored by a coalition of local government organizations, League of California Cities (non-public funds account), California State Association of Counties (non-public funds account) and the California Special Districts Association (non-public funds account). 1121 L Street, #803 • Sacramento, CA 95814 • Phone (800) 827-9086 • www.YesonProp1A.com

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  3. The Problem: The System is Broken • For more than a decade, the State has been taking away billions in local property tax dollars from cities, counties and special districts to fund state obligations • State has taken more than $40 billion in local property tax revenues over the past decade • State raids continue in good economic times and bad • Other funding sources, such as VLF, sales taxes etc. are also vulnerable to state raids

  4. $5.1 Billion (03-04 estimates) $BILLIONS$ The Problem: The System is Broken Annual ERAF Contributions from Local Governments to State Since the early ‘90s, more than $40 billion in city, county and special district property tax revenues has been taken to fund state’s obligations (ERAF)

  5. What This Means for Local Services • State Raids have put local services at risk • Police and fire protection • Emergency response services • Public health care • Roads • Parks • Libraries • Clean water • If state raids continue, it could mean fewer firefighters, few law enforcement officers and longer waits at emergency rooms – or higher local taxes and fees to preserve services.

  6. The Solution: Prop. 1A • Historic bipartisan agreement between Governor Schwarzenegger, local governments, Democrat and Republican legislators, police, fire, paramedics, healthcare advocates, taxpayers and community leaders. • Prevents the state from taking and using local government funds. • State mandates must be reimbursed, or suspended if no reimbursement provided; exceptions for specified employee rights and benefits.

  7. The Solution: Prop. 1A What Prop. 1A Does: • Stops state raids of local tax dollars that fund city, county and special district services. • Protectsvital local services like law enforcement, fire and paramedic response, emergency rooms, public health care, parks, roads and libraries. • Provides flexibilityin a state budget emergency. • Keeps local tax dollars closer to home, where voters have more accountability over how funds are spent. • Restores fairness and balance.

  8. The Solution: Prop. 1A • Does not raise taxes. In fact, 1A reduces pressure for local fee and tax increases to make up for funds raided by state. • Does not reduce funding for schools or any other state programs or services. • Does not increase funding to local governments. • Does not prevent state from borrowing local funds in times of fiscal emergency. • Does not prevent more comprehensive reform of state-local fiscal relationship. What Initiative Does Not Do:

  9. Prop. 1A Replaces Need for Prop 65 • Proposition 65 placed on the ballot prior to historic agreement that placed Prop 1A on the ballot. • Prop 1A is better, more flexible approach to protect local government funding and local services from continue raids by the state. • All of the official Proponents of Prop 65 are now ENDORSING Prop 1A as the better alternative.

  10. Who Supports Prop. 1A • Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger • Democratic and Republican Leaders • League of California Cities • California State Association of Counties • California Special Districts Association • California Fire Chiefs Association • California Professional Firefighters • Peace Officers Research Association of California • CA Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems • California Police Chiefs Association • California State Sheriffs’ Association • Many, many more (Partial List)

  11. The Solution: Prop. 1A • Fundraising/securing donor support. • Voter education efforts: Web site, media outreach, organization newsletters. • Expanding grassroots network/coalitionsupport What Is Happening Now

  12. How You Can Help www.YesonProp1A.com • Join coalition and recruit other supporters • Make a contribution to the campaign (online contributions via credit card accepted on campaign website) • Spread the word (visit campaign website for handouts and sample materials): • Distribute campaign materials and flyers • Post a link from your website to YesonProp1A.com • Write a newsletter article in your company or organization publication • Send an email to all registered voters telling them why you support Prop 1A • Write a letter to the editor of your local paper • Give a presentation to local service clubs, neighborhood groups or community groups and organizations • Call the campaign for more information: 800-827-9086 Paid for By Yes on 1A Californians to Protect Local Taxpayers and Public Safety, Sponsored by a coalition of local government organizations, League of California Cities (non-public funds account), California State Association of Counties (non-public funds account) and the California Special Districts Association (non-public funds account). 1121 L Street, #803 • Sacramento, CA 95814 • Phone (800) 827-9086 • www.YesonProp1A.com

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