HomeMy WebLinkAbout2436_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 2436
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
OPPOSING THE PASSAGE OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 300 AND 1212
WHEREAS, historically In California local elections have been
conducted on a nonpartisan basis ; and
WHEREAS, the absence of partisan politics and possible "pork
barrel legislation" in local goverment elections has been proven
to be a direct benefit to the people of the City of Redlands ; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill Noe 300 and 1212 have been introduced
to the state legislature and would allow partisan politics to be
involved in local election, creating a greater schism rather than
closer harmony in the legislative duties of local government ; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of said Assembly Bill No. 300 and 1212
would prove to be a detrimental action to the people of the City
of Redlands , and limit the strength, efficiency and integrity of
local governments In the State of California;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS -
Section 1.
The City Council, for and on behalf of the people of the City
of Redlands, opposes the passage of Assembly Bill No . 300 and 1212
and urges the state legislature to retain the present and proven
system by which local officials are elected on a nonpartisan basis .
Section 2.
That certified copies of this Resolution be sent to Governor
Edmund G. Brown, Lt. Governor Glenn M. Andersons President Pro
Tempore of the Senate Hugh M. Burns ; Assembly Speaker ,nesse M.
Unruh; Senator Eugene Nesbit ; Assemblyman Stuart Hinckley and
Richard Carpenter of the League of California Cities .
Introduced, approved and adopted this 16th day of March, 1965.
ATTEST,
^ ayor- of the ty of R lands
City Clerk,
City of Redlands