HomeMy WebLinkAbout19743 - RESOLUTIONS - 2/2/2000 RESOLUTION NO. 1043
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE
OF PROPOSITION 26, THE LET'S FIX OUR SCHOOLS
INITIATIVE.
WHEREAS,more than two million California students attend class in temporary facilities,and
the state must build six new classrooms every day if it is going to accommodate the quickly
growing student population; and
WHEREAS,without significant new construction and modernization,existing schools will not
be ready to handle the several hundred thousand additional students over the next decade; and
WHEREAS,the Let's Fix Our Schools Initiative would amend the California Constitution and
Education Code to allow passage of critically-needed local school bonds with a simple majority
of fifty percent plus one, rather than the current two-thirds vote required, while holding local
school districts strictly accountable for prudent and responsible spending; and
WHEREAS, at a time when California families want safer schools,more class size reduction,
and better access to 2151 century learning tools like computers and the Internet, we need to
ensure that local school districts have the funds to create classroom environments that help
students learn; and
WHEREAS, last year voters passed Proposition IA, a $9.2 billion statewide bond issue to
provide state matching funds for local school facilities construction and improvements; and
WHEREAS, school districts can only receive Proposition IA state bond funds if they can
generate matching funds through local bonds; and
WHEREAS, most California voters believe bonds are the best way to build and repair
classrooms and reduce overcrowding in California's schools; and
WHEREAS,local school bonds require a two-thirds vote to pass,forcing many districts to run
numerous grueling campaigns.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, that
it supports the passage of Proposition 26, the Let's Fix Our Schools Initiative on the March,
2000 statewide ballot, because it is a necessary and fair initiative.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of February , 2000.
AYES: Members Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NOES: Members Jones and Hodges
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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