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PROP
22

PROHIBITS THE STATE FROM BORROWING OR TAKING FUNDS USED FOR TRANSPORTATION, REDEVELOPMENT, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROJECTS AND SERVICES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

Summary

Put on the Ballot by Petition Signatures

Prohibits State, even during severe fiscal hardship, from delaying distribution of tax revenues for these purposes. Fiscal Impact: Decreased state General Fund spending and/or increased state revenues, probably in the range of $1 billion to several billions of dollars annually. Comparable increases in funding for state and local transportation programs and local redevelopment.

WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS

YESA YES vote on this measure means: The state's authority to use or redirect state fuel tax and local property tax revenues would be significantly restricted.
NOA NO vote on this measure means: The state's current authority over state fuel tax and local property tax revenues would not be affected.

ARGUMENTS

PROYES on 22 stops state politicians from taking local government funds. 22 stops the State from taking gas taxes voters have dedicated to transportation. 22 protects local services: 9-1-1 emergency response, police, fire, libraries, transit, road repairs. Supported by California Fire Chiefs Association, California Police Chiefs Association, California Library Association.
CONCalifornia's teachers, firefighters, nurses, and taxpayer advocates say NO on 22. If 22 passes, public schools stand to lose billions of dollars. 22 takes money firefighters use to fight fires and natural disasters while protecting redevelopment agencies and their developer friends. Another proposition that sounds good, but makes things worse.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FOR

Yes on 22, Californians to Protect Local
  Taxpayers & Vital Services
1121 L Street #803
Sacramento, CA 95814
(888) 562-5551
info@savelocalservices.com
www.SaveLocalServices.com

AGAINST

No on 22—Citizens Against Taxpayer Giveaways,
  sponsored by California Professional Firefighters.
Joshua Heller
1510 J Street, Suite 210
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-7817
www.votenoprop22.com