Argument in Favor
ARGUMENT I REBUTTAL FORM
(Elections Code § 9160 - 9167,9501 - 9504)
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INSTRUCTIONS: (1) ARGUMENTS ARE LIMITED TO 300 WORDS AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS ARE LIMITED TO
250 WORDS. (2) Text is printed in standard paragraph form with each paragraph beginning flush left or with the standard
indentation. Paragraphs must be single-spaced. (3) Only standard bullets (0) will be printed. Non-standard bullets will be
changed to standard bullets. (4) Use of a FIXED FONT (i.e. Courier 10 pt) is necessary for scanning accuracy. (5) All
statements should be thoroughly checked by the author prior to submission, as edits are not permitted. (6) Modifications
to format are at the discretion of the Reaistrar of Voters.
RECEIVED
DEC - 5 2001
Argument in Favor of Measure
CITY OF CUPERTINO
In 1990, the voters of Cupertino approved a 2.4% utility tax to fund
the capital improvement program, which included the preservation of
Blackberry Farm and Creekside Park as permanent open space. These
properties are now public parks for all residents to enjoy. In March
2000, Cupertino voters overwhelmingly favored a new library. In order
to finance these projects we are asking you to extend the utility users
tax until the year 2030 from its sunset of 2015. This is not a new tax
but an extension of the current tax, and will not increase your tax
liability. Moreover senior citizens will continue to be exempt from
this tax.
In order to fund the city's capital improvement program, which includes
the construction of the new library, it is imperative that the city
preserves its existing revenue sources. The utility tax is 2.4% of
electricity, gas, and telephone charges. The utility tax currently
provides $2.4 million per year towards capital project financing. The
measure would provide that the existing utility users tax be extended
from 2015 to 2030. This would allow the city to refinance its debt to
pay for capital projects. This will not raise your taxes.
A yes vote will also safeguard the revenues
while maintaining a prudent budget reserve.
traffic safety, enhanced parks, and the new
for future capital projects
Those projects may include
library.
Cupertino residents have always been intelligent visionaries. Your
support for past capital improvements has ensured our quality of life
in a fiscally responsible manner. Please help our city maintain this
vision, without increasing taxes, by voting Yes on Measure
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RECEIVED
DEC - 5 2001
ARGUMENT
DECLARATION BY AUTHOR(S)
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
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Submission of Argument CITY OF CUPER IN
Elections Code § 9501 states that the governing board of the district or any member or members of the roar9
authorized by the board, or any individual voter who is eligible to vote on the measure, or bona fide association
of citizens, or any combination of such voters and associations may file a written argument for or against any
school measure.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
Elections Code § 9501 .5 states that a ballot argument shall not be accepted unless accompanied by the
printed name and signature or printed names and signatures of the person or persons submitting it or, if
submitted on behalf of a bona fide organization, the name of the organization and printed name and signature
of at least one of its principal officers.
Place a check mark in the appropriate box below indicating which category qualifies you to submit this
argument and then complete the section as instructed.
o Governing board of the district or any member or members of the board authorized by the board.
(Complete Section 1 and 3 below)
o Bona fide association of citizens. (Complete Section 1 and 3 below)
)9. Individual voter who is eligible to vote on the measure. (Complete Section 2 and 3 below)
o Combination of voter and bona fide associations. (Complete Section 1, 2 and 3 below)
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