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18-6715 Redwood City | 19 <br />Potential Messaging <br />Q31-39, 42-47. I’m going to read you some statements people have said in SUPPORT OF/OPPOSITION TO this measure. After each <br />one, please tell me how convincing that statement is as a reason to vote FOR/AGAINST the measure –very convincing, somewhat <br />convincing, not too convincing, or not at all convincing. <br />Supporting and opposing messages are convincing. <br />Top Supporting Messages % Total <br />Convincing <br />When you dial 911, every second counts. These <br />measures will ensure that our paramedics, <br />firefighters, and police officers are ready to help <br />when you need them the most. <br />79% <br />By law, revenue from these measures cannot be <br />taken by the State, ensuring our tax dollars stay <br />local for the benefit of Redwood City residents. <br />75% <br />Redwood City is a great place to live, raise a family <br />and start a business. These measures will protect <br />our high-quality public safety services, afterschool <br />programs to keep our kids safe, and parks that are <br />essential to our local quality of life. <br />70% <br />Top Opposing Messages % Total <br />Convincing <br />A sales tax is regressive and hurts those who can <br />least afford it, including low-income families and <br />seniors living on fixed-incomes. <br />75% <br />Growth in Redwood City is out of control. We <br />should not increase taxes on existing residents, <br />developers should be paying their fair share <br />towards city services. <br />71% <br />The biggest issues facing Redwood City are the <br />high cost of living and traffic—any measure that <br />raises taxes should address these. <br />67%