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Ripped From the Headlines

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

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)

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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 LibrariesLibraries 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.

The Solution: Prop. 1AThe 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.

The Solution: Prop. 1AThe Solution: Prop. 1A

Stops state raids of local tax dollars that fund city, county and special district services.

Protects vital local services like law enforcement, fire and paramedic response, emergency rooms, public health care, parks, roads and libraries.

Provides flexibility in 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.

What Prop. 1A Does:

The Solution: Prop. 1AThe 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:

Prop. 1A Replaces Prop. 1A Replaces Need for Prop 65Need 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.

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)

The Solution: Prop. 1AThe Solution: Prop. 1A

Fundraising/securing donor support.

Voter education efforts: Web site, media outreach, organization newsletters.

Expanding grassroots network/coalition support

What Is Happening Now

How You Can Help

• 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

www.YesonProp1A.com

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