Summary
As legislators grapple with how to close the state's budget deficit, we want them to hear from Claremont residents that borrowing from local government, redevelopment or transportation funds is irresponsible.
If the state borrows or takes a portion of property taxes or transportation funds, it would force the city to re-evaluate the entire city budget that was adopted last month. If the Legislature enacts the provisions of Proposition 1A, Claremont would lose more than $500,000 and the City Council would be forced to take dramatic action, such as reducing services or tapping into reserves to bring our budget back in line.See the full content of this document
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Don't Take Local Funds
Like the state, Claremont faces challenges such as higher energy and labor costs and increased costs in supplies and services that are all vital to running a city. In the face of th...
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