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�� -Z A CA NEWSPAPERS ON PROP 1A from page 1 • • • • ••. ... ... ... . ... . .. ... ... . The cities and coun6es, themselves suffering "Yes on 1A, It's an imperfect measure, but from declining revenues because of the reces- criticai to cities, counties" sions, had to struggle with ever-diminishing "Think of Proposition 1A as a backbone transplant services. Neediess to say, the money wasn't for the Legislature. If approved by voters, Proposi- repaid. This basic unfairness needs fixing, and tion 1A will end state raids on local govemment not one but two measures on the Nov. 2 ballot aim funds. Instead, when Califomia's budget is out of to do so. One is easy to endorse; the other should balance, the Legislature and govemor will be be tossed out. ... Proposition 1A will end the forced to cut programs or increase taxes - rather state's ability to grab local tax money willy-nilly than crafting spineless solutions that steal local when it begins to feel a financial pinch." revenues. ... The Press Democrat recommends Los Ange/es Times a yes vote on 1A and a no vote on the more Editorial, October 7, 2004 extreme Proposition 65." Santa Rosa Press Democrat "Stop State Raids on Local Tax Dollars" Editorial, October 2, 2004 "Elected officials in Santa Barbara and other local jurisdictions often talk about how the state govem- "Our Voice: Ballot measure protects local ment uses municipal and county treasuries as its budgets, but accommodates crisis, Proposi- ATM. In this case, the sound bite way too often tion 1A helps rebuild fractured trust between isn't political hyperbole. It's accurate. The funding state, local govemments" of local govemments in Califomia needs whole- "By preventing future state raids of local coffers, sale reform. ... Vote for Proposition 1A." Proposition 1A will help reduce pressure for local Santa Barbara News-Press fees and taxes and will help our cities, counties, Editorial, October 7, 2004 and special districts better plan for future infra- J structure and service needs that are needed to "Cities should own funds, VOTE YES ON sustain growth and economic development. PROP.1A — WHENEVER THERE'S A Proposition 1A is one of the most important CRUNCH, THE STATE SWIPES LOCAL measures on the November ballot. Vote "Yes" on MONEY" Proposition 1A; vote °No" on Proposition 65." "When the state budget starts sinking into red ink, Palm Springs Desert Sun local governments know what's coming next: Editorial, October 5, 2004 Their revenues will be swiped to help refloat the state's boat. ... Proposition 1A greatly reduces "Yes on 1A, no on 65" the state's ability to reach into the wallets of cities "It is time to stop the Legislature's rip-off of local and counties. Voters should approve it." govemment. It is time to protect local tax dollars San Jose Mercury News needed to provide the local services we are Editorial, October 4, 2004 entitled to receive — police, fire, health care, road improvements, etc. The way to stop rip-offs and "Prop. 1A: Yes. Prop. 65: No" protect our hard-earned tax dollars is to pass "If Prop. 1A fails, there is no teiling when local Proposition 1A. ... Voters should support Proposi- governments would have such an opportunity to 6on 1A." get long-term tax protections. ... Prop. 1A is one Bakersfield Califomian of the most important positive refonns in Califomia Editorial, October 3, 2004 government in decades. It deserves the whole- hearted support of Califomians who should vote "Yes on Prop.1A, Voters should reject the yes on Prop. 1A and no on Prop. 65." weaker version: Proposition 65" Contra Costa Times "For more than a decade, lawmakers in Sacra- Editorial, October 3, 2004 mento have found it easier to siphon tax dollars Continued on Page 6 PAGE 2/PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League`s Official Web Site--www.cacities.org