HomeMy WebLinkAbout6123_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ADOPTING THE MISSION STATEMENT FOR
A COALITION OF ORGANIZED LABOR AND LOCAL GOVERI`FMENTS WITHIN THE INLAND
EMPIRE CREATED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
GRASSROOTS EFFORT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SERVICES AND REVENUES
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands desires to support the League of California Cities in its
efforts to protect local government revenue streams;and
WHEREAS,the League of California Cities under the auspices of its grassroots movement
has formed a coalition of concerned community business and elected leaders known as the"Leave
our Community Assets Local" (LOCAL);and
WHEREAS, THE "LOCAL" coalition has become an important voice in state government
to voice concerns over the erosion of local services and revenue streams; and
WHEREAS,the grassroots movement is asking organized labor groups to become involved
in the effort to protect local services and revenue;and
WHEREAS, organized labor leaders have expressed a genuine interest in becoming
involved in the effort to protect local government services and revenue streams;and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redlands hereby
supports the local coalition of organized labor and local governments and adopts the following
mission statement:
"Organized Labor and Local Governments agree to work together with other advocates to lobby
California State Government to protect local government services and revenues and jobs with fair wages and
benefits. Together we recognize the importance of maintaining local revenue streams to preserve and create
good paying jobs and promote economic growth while continuing to provide basic services and protect the
quality of life of our communities. As partners,we will remain united to support issues of mutual interest."
ADOPTED,SIGNED AND APPROVED this 21st day of January,2003.
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
Ci Clerk
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1, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the
21 st day of January, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Peppler, Gilbreath, George, Harrison; Mayor HaNvs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Lo Poyzer, C rk
City of Redlands
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