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RESOLUTION NO. ^0.0=.C2.2—
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA 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
50 per cent 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 21' -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 1 A, a $9.2 -billion state-wide bond to provide
state matching funds for local school facilities construction and improvements; and
WHEREAS,. school districts can only receive Proposition I 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 TWO-THIRDS VOTE TO PASS,
FORCING MANY DISTRICTS TO RUN NUMEROUS GRUELING CAMPAIGNS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Azusa supports
the passage of the "Let's Fix Our Schools" Initiative on the March, 2000 state-wide ballot
because it is a necessary and fair initiative.
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 22nd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2000.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly passed by the City Council
of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof on the 22nd day of February, 1999, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STANFORD, ROCHA, MADRID
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, BEEBE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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