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2024 City Emergency Tax Measure Resolution

Original title: Subject: 2024 Emergency Declaration From: Finance Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Declaring An Emergency Pursuant To Article XIIIC, Section 2(B) Of The California Constitution Necessitating Submission Of General Tax Measures To The Voters Before The Next Regular Election For The City Council

December 17, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution changes the timeline for when city residents may be asked to vote on new or modified general taxes, potentially moving these decisions to a special election rather than waiting for the next regular municipal election.

Who is mentioned in the record

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City Residents

Residents may be asked to vote on general tax measures at a special election rather than a regular election.

City Council

The Council gains the authority to schedule tax measure votes outside of the regular election cycle.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 17, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has passed a resolution declaring a formal emergency under the California Constitution. This action allows the city to place before voters outside of the standard, regularly scheduled election cycle.

Why It Matters

This resolution changes the timeline for when city residents may be asked to vote on new or modified general taxes, potentially moving these decisions to a special election rather than waiting for the next regular municipal election.

Key Facts

  • The City Council officially adopted a resolution declaring an emergency.
  • The declaration is based on Article XIIIC, Section 2(B) of the California Constitution.
  • The resolution authorizes the city to submit general tax measures to voters before the next regular City Council election.
  • The resolution was introduced on December 5, 2024.
  • The resolution is filed under number 25-0363.
  • The status of the resolution is confirmed as 'Passed'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It declares a legal emergency that allows the city to hold a vote on sooner than the next regularly scheduled election.
Does this mean my taxes are increasing immediately?
No. This resolution only changes the timing of when a tax measure can be put on the ballot for voters to decide.

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Acceleration of Tax Ballot Measures

The city is utilizing constitutional emergency provisions to expedite the timeline for potential tax measures, moving away from the standard election calendar.

City CouncilFinance Department

Connected Entities

otherArticle XIIIC, Section 2(B) Of The California Constitution“The legal basis for declaring the emergency to bypass standard election timing.”Map →
organizationFinance Department“The department that recommended the resolution.”Map →
organizationCity Council“The governing body that passed the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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