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<br /> Prop. 90 supporters cali their measure the
<br /> "Protect Our Homes Initiative." But California's pub{ic Safety brg3niz�tiotls
<br /> leading public safety groups OPPOSE Proposition C3�3pOS�d �O PC4�. 90
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<br /> The concern is that Prap. 90 includes extreme • California Professional Firefighters
<br /> and far-reaching provisions that have nothing to do • California Police Chiefs Associa-
<br /> with eminent domain that wiil substantially hurt the tion
<br /> ability of lacal law enforcement, emergency • California Fire Chiefs Association
<br /> response, and�refighter personnel to protect our • Ca(ifornia State Sheriffs'Associa-
<br /> homes, our communities, and our safety. tion
<br /> • Califiornia State F'srefighters'
<br /> Public safety leaders oppose the measure Association
<br /> because:
<br /> (Futl coalrtion list available at www.no�,cZ�Q.com)
<br /> • Prop. 90 restricts basic laws i��,ended
<br /> to nrotect the well-beina and safetv of citi-
<br /> �ens. Prop. 90 creates a new right of compensa-
<br /> tion for any government action which results in Note: This story was produced using non-
<br /> "substantial economic loss" to praperty, except public funds of the League of California Cities.
<br /> when to protect"public health and safety." How- Public offcials are urged to avoid using public
<br /> ever, a host of legitimate government actions do funds and equipment rn supporfing or opposing
<br /> not relate to health or safety, but rather to"peace, any ba!!ot measure, including Prop. 90. We urge
<br /> welfare and morafs,"the rest of the police powers you to send your private e-mail address to your
<br /> of government.As a result, Prop. 90 could require League Regional Representative forregular
<br /> massive new payouts for basic local actions updates on the "No on Prop. 90"campaign and
<br /> intended to protect the public's welfare.Actions Information on how you can help wifh your per-
<br /> such as restrictions on liquor stores or adult sona! fime and resources.
<br /> entertainment venues, zoning decisions to restrict
<br /> traffic, and restrictions on undesirable businesses
<br /> in residentiai neighborhoods will require new
<br /> payouts or could become cost-prohibitive to enact.
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<br /> • �. 90 wi�f create biltions in new ��� ��a���'�F} �: '� � �"� �� �`�� ���
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