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Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water,
Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000.
(The Villaraigosa-Keeley Act)
Argument in Favor of Proposition 12
 

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Yes on 12 for Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection!

We have a responsibility to preserve our communities' air and water quality, and to make our parks safe for our children and future generations.

YES ON 12 WILL:

YES ON 12 IS SUPPORTED BY:

STRICT SAFEGUARDS WILL ENSURE ALL FUNDS ARE SPENT AS PROMISED:

YES ON 12 WILL NOT RAISE TAXES because it requires existing tax revenues to be spent efficiently and effectively.

· ALL CALIFORNIANS BENEFIT: "Yes on 12 helps California communities make their parks safer for children, families and senior citizens. California's seniors need safe neighborhood parks."
Congress of California Seniors

· SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS: "Yes on 12 will help reduce crime by creating safer recreational areas to keep kids out of gangs, off drugs, and away from violence. Vote Yes on 12 to provide our children safer places to play. Join us in voting Yes on 12."
California Organization of Police and Sheriffs

· CLEAN WATER: "We can help keep our water free of pollution and protect our coast, bays, beaches and rivers from toxic waste by supporting Proposition 12. This measure is vital because it protects the lands that give us clean water."
Clean Water Action

· CLEAN AIR: "Yes on 12 will reduce air pollution and improve air quality by planting trees in our communities and by protecting forests, including redwood forests, that purify our air. We will all breathe easier by voting Yes on 12."
Coalition for Clean Air

· GOOD FOR THE ECONOMY & JOBS: "California's environment is crucial to our economy. Tourists visit our parks and natural areas bringing millions of dollars to state and local businesses. Our farm economy relies on healthy rivers and streams. By conserving these resources, Yes on 12 helps keep our economy strong and protects businesses and jobs."
California Chamber of Commerce

· A POSITIVE LEGACY FOR OUR KIDS: "We need to leave future generations parks, natural lands, clean beaches and a better quality of life! We strongly urge a Yes on Proposition 12!"
League of Women Voters of California

· WE ALL AGREE--YES ON 12: Yes on 12 is supported by business, children's groups, environmentalists, labor, religious groups, law enforcement, and senior citizens. Republicans, Democrats, independents, reformers and taxpayer advocates recommend Yes on 12 (See our website at www.parks2000.org).

· YES ON 12--Protect our air and water from pollution, preserve our coast, rivers and beaches, and provide our children with safe places to play while providing annual public audits and strict fiscal safeguards.

Robert Stephens
Chair, National Audubon Society-California

Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa
Chair, Californians for Safe Parks

Allan Zaremberg
President, California Chamber of Commerce
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