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54�-1-Z <br /> The Legislative Analyst's Office also notes, in summary, that Proposition 70 would result in <br /> more slot machines, additional casino games such as craps and roulette, fewer <br /> regulations (such as environmental reviews) on casinos, and a longer agreement term (99 <br /> years). <br /> The Governor's existing compact with the tribal gaming interests reportedly will provide $1 <br /> billion to the State's general fund this year and hundreds of millions more every year. This <br /> infusion of funds is important for local govemments, including Redwood City, in that it will <br /> contribute to the State's financial well-being and therefore help to reduce State budget <br /> pressures on cities. <br /> The League of California Cities opposes Proposition 70, and is urging all of its member <br /> cities to pass resolutions in opposition. The League also opposes Proposition 68 (on <br /> which the Council has already taken an "oppose" position) and is supporting Proposition <br /> 1 A(on which the Council has already taken a"support" position). These three measures — <br /> 68, 70, and 1 A— are the three key propositions which the League and the Govemor have <br /> made top priorities for this election. The League has expressed the importance of having <br /> cities and other local governments in Califomia take consistent positions on these <br /> measures. <br /> Proposition 70 is also opposed by more than 300 law enforcement, public safety, <br /> education, environmental and taxpayer leaders and organizations, including Califomia <br /> Police Chiefs Association, California State Sheriffs' Association, Califomia District <br /> Attorneys Association, Califomia State Association of Counties, Califomia State Building <br /> Trades Council, Unite HERE!, and the California Taxpayer Protection Committee, among <br /> many others. <br /> Alternative <br /> The Council could choose not to adopt this resolution and not go on record in opposition to <br /> Proposition 70. <br /> Fiscal Impact <br /> There is no fiscal impact associated with adoption of this resolution. <br /> � / <br /> � � <br /> , -�, <br /> Malcolm Smith M da onz�l z� Ed Everett <br /> Public Communications Assistant to the City Manager City Manager <br /> Manager <br /> Attachments <br /> Draft Resolution <br /> Legislative Analyst's Office analysis of Proposition 70 <br /> Text of Proposition 70 <br />