Local Measures R thru V
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Measure R – City of Cloverdale’s City Clerk.
This measure would convert the City Clerk’s position from elected to appointed.
Association’s Recommendation: This is not a tax issue, no position taken.
Measure S – City of Cloverdale’ Treasurer.
This measure would convert the City Treasurers position from elected to appointed.
Association’s Recommendation: This is not a tax issue, no position taken.
Measure T – Petaluma’s Urban Growth Boundary.
“This measure reaffirms and readopts the City’s longstanding goal of maintaining a well defined and thriving urban community that serves and benefits from surrounding open space and agricultural resources.” This measure would extend the expiration date of the City’s Urban Growth Boundary from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2025.
Association’s Position: This is not a tax issue, no position taken.
Measure U – Petaluma Waste Water Rate Roll Back.
This Measure would reduce the wastewater service rate back to those that were in effect on January 1, 2006. It is claimed that the Sewer Rates in Petaluma have been raised an average of 20 percent a year and will continue to do so. The Association came out against this measure two years ago because it would impact the Cities bond ratings and require the City to use General Fund money to pay the principal and interest on the new wastewater distribution system.
Association’s Position: No
The Association has recommends a no vote primarily due to the fact that the wastewater treatment facility has been already been built, financial obligations are in place and that rolling back fees to the January 2006 level would place Petaluma in a deeper fiscal mess than they currently are experiencing. We are sympathetic with those advocating the roll-back as a means to force the City’s management to control costs, but proposed method was too draconian.
Measure V – Forestville Fire Protection District Parcel Tax.
This measure is asking the voters to approve a flat rate of $75 per improved parcel to assist in meeting the costs of providing authorized services.
Association’s Recommendation: At this time, not enough information available to make an informed decision.