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� � ��D <br /> LEGISLATOR ENDORSEMEIYT LEII'ER <br /> As you well know, in order to balanoe the state budget, for the past decade the State has been <br /> redirecting billions of doilars in local property taxes and other revenues each year from cities, counties <br /> arrd special districts. All mar��er of,local services have been negatively impacted by the continual drain <br /> of local tax dollars. <br /> The Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act aims to resWre faimess and balance to the <br /> system. It dces not raise taxes; does not increase revenues to locai govemments; dces not prevent <br /> more comprehensive refortn of state and local govemment fiscal relationship; and does not take away <br /> funding for other state-programs and services like schools or transportation. It simpiy protects existing <br /> local government funding and requires a vote of the people ff the state seeks to reduce or take these <br /> funds. <br /> Key principals in the coalition, including the League of Califomia CiGes, Caiiomia State Association <br /> of Counties, Califomia Special Districts Association, Califomia Professional Firefighters, Califomia State <br /> Sheriffs' Association, Peace Officers Research Association of Cal'rfomia, Cal'rfomia Police & Fire <br /> Chiefs, and many more local govemment, public safety and community leaders have made passage of <br /> this measure a key priority. <br /> We hope you will join us in support. Please fax the attached endorsement form to 916-442-3510 or <br /> you can sign up online�at www.ProtectLocalServices.com. <br /> Please call 916.443.0872 with any questions or for additional materials. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Ron Loveridge <br /> Mayor, Ciry of Riverside <br /> President, League of Cal'rfomia Cities <br /> Paul Stein <br /> Calaveras County Supervisor <br /> President, Califomia State Association of Counties <br /> Bill Miller <br /> General Manager, North of the River Municipal Water Distrid <br /> President, Califomia Special Districts Association <br /> Paid for By Califomians to Proted Local Taxpayers and Public Safety, Sponsored by a coalitlon of local govemment <br /> organizations, California State AssociaGon of Counties (non-public funds account), League of Califomia Cities (non- <br /> public funds account) and the Califomia Special DistricLS Association (non-public funds account)1121 L Street, <br /> Suite 803 • Sacramento, CA 95814 • Phone (800) 827-9086 • Fax (916) 442-3510 www <br /> Visit the League's Official Web Site--www.eacities.org PRIORITY FOCUS/PAGE 11 <br />