HomeMy WebLinkAbout25046RESOLUTION NO. 25046
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING PROPOSITION
27 ON THE NOVEMBER 2022 BALLOT
WHEREAS, Proposition 27 on the November 2022 ballot would authorize a
massive expansion of online gambling for the sole benefit of out of state corporations
while masquerading as a "solution to homelessness"; and
WHEREAS, the National Council on Problem Gambling found that online gambling
is far more addictive than in -person gambling and leads to more problem gambling; and
WHEREAS, the non -partisan Legislative Analyst warns that under Prop 27, local
governments could incur increased costs associated with increases in individuals with
gambling addictions that require additional government support; and
WHEREAS, Prop 27's language only guarantees funding allocations for cities with
populations over 300,000, excluding 97% of California's cities, leaving the remaining
cities to apply for grants with no guarantee of funding; and
WHEREAS, as an industry, tribal gaming creates and sustains nearly 150,000 jobs
statewide and generates $26.9 billion for the California economy; and
WHEREAS, Prop 27 competes directly with tribal casinos, threatening the nearly
$1.2 billion in revenues tribal casinos provide to the state and $489 million to local
governments and communities annually; and
WHEREAS, Prop 27 is opposed by the League of California Cities, more than 50
Indian tribes, and dozens of local elected officials, public safety leaders, social justice
advocates, business groups, educators, labor unions and more.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. That the City of Palm Springs hereby opposes Proposition 27 on the
November 2022 ballot.
SECTION 3. That the City of Palm Springs can be listed as a member of the No
on Proposition 27 coalition.
Resolution No. 25046
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ADOPTED THIS 1 ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022.
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TERESA GALLAVAN
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
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CITY CLERK
Resolution No. 25046
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS)
I, Brenda Pree, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution
No. 25046 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on September 1, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Holstege, Kors, Woods, Mayor Pro Tern Garner, and
Mayor Middleton
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Springs, California, this a I day of SPAptw 6tA- �
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BREND PREE
CITY CLERK