HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2356 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) RESOLUTION NO. 2356
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR `MEASURE A' ON THE
NOVEMBER 2002 BALLOT
WHEREAS, since 1989, Measure A has supplied Riverside County with
the funding to provide its residents with safer roads, more reliable public transit
and traffic relief; and
WHEREAS, Riverside County is the fastest growing large county in
California and is anticipated to grow to a population of more than three million
people by the year 2020; and
WHEREAS, over sixty percent (60%) of transportation funding through-
out Riverside County and its cities is provided by Measure A; and
WHEREAS, extending Measure A will raise over $4.6 billion for much
needed transportation projects, programs and improvements; and
WHEREAS, Measure A will provide major improvements to every
~" interstate and highway in the county; and
WHEREAS, Measure A will expand public transit programs and options
for commuters, seniors and disabled residents; and
WHEREAS, Measure A will provide the crucial funding needed for cities
such as San Jacinto to maintain and improve local streets and roads; and
WHEREAS, if Measure A is not extended, the transportation network
within Riverside County would be seriously crippled, adversely affecting
commuters and residents throughout the county; and
WHEREAS, by passing Measure A on the November 2002 ballot,
Riverside County will ensure a stable source of funding to relieve traffic
congestion, increase public transit programs, build new highways and improve
local streets; and
WHEREAS, passing Measure A would ensure that the city of San Jacinto
would be able to provide a safer environment to its residents and maintain the
high quality of life we enjoy.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of San Jacinto, California hereby supports the passage of Measure A on the
November 2002 ballot.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 1 8th day of July, 2002 by a
4/0 vote.
Ayes: Ayres, Carlson-Buydos, Good, Conner
Nays: None
Abstain_ None
Absent: None
City of San Jacinto
bey rues M. Conner, Mayor
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orothy L houinard, City Clerk
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