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RESOLUTION NO. 06-C 10
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1844 (CHAVEZ)
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1844 (Chavez) would raise the minimum wage from
$6.75 to $7.25 per hour on July 1, 2007; and then to $7.75 per hour on July 1, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, The minimum wage in California was last increased January 1,
2002; and
WHEREAS, California's minimum wage is significantly low considering the
cost of living in our great State; and
WHEREAS, AB 1844 (Chavez) is intended to assist our hard working-class
residents with the inclusion of a modest inflation adjustment increase estimated at
1.97% annually over the seven and one-half year period outlined in the legislation; and
WHEREAS, Assemblyman Chavez's Bill is needed by Azusa's working-class,
and all throughout the State for an improved livable wage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Azusa
does hereby support and recommends the passage of Assembly Bill 1844 (Chavez)
and commends Assemblyman Chavez for his efforts in addressing the need for a
higher minimum wage in California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of February, 2006.
MAYOR
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 21" day. of
February, 2006, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, HANKS, ROCHA, CHAGNON
NOES: /6OUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: C UNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CLERK