CC Resolution 9639
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RESOLUTION NO. 9639
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
SUPPORTING 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 50% plus one, rather than the current 2/3 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 21 st 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 lA, a $9.2 billion statewide bond to
provide state matching funds for local school facilities construction and improvement;
and
WHEREAS, school districts can only receive Proposition 1 A 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 2/3 vote to pass, forcing many districts to run
numerous grueling campaigns;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Campbell endorses the
passage of Proposition 26 on the March 7, 2000 ballot.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of Februarv 2000, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers: Furtado, Watson, Kennedy
NOES:
Councilmembers: Dougherty, Dean
ABSENT:
Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Anne Bybee, City Clerk
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