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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
OPPOSING PROPOSITION 32
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, Proposition 32, labeled as the "Stop Special Interest Money
Now" initiative, is on California's November, 2012 ballot; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 32 does not truly address the influence of special
interests in campaigns; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 32 all but eliminates the historic means of unions
for collecting political funds through payroll deductions - Proposition 32 ostensibly
does the same for corporations, but corporations almost never use payroll
deductions to collect political funds, instead drawing such funds from their profits,
and that source of funding is deliberately left uncovered by Proposition 32; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 32, if approved, would dramatically undercut the
ability of unions to champion and otherwise support social and political causes of
significance to working families and their quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 32 exempts many companies (including LLCs,
LPs and LLPs) from the ban on direct candidate contributions, and places no
limits on Super PACs and Independent Expenditure Committees and their ability
to spend unlimited funds (without directly contributing) for or against statewide
candidates and initiatives - consequently, Proposition 32 would upend any
realistic opportunity for an electoral even playing field; and
WHEREAS, the non-partisan League of Women Voters of California has
closely reviewed and strongly criticized Proposition 32, with the League of
Women Voters saying, "this initiative is not at all what it seems. Prop 32
promises 'political reform,' but is really designed by its special-interest backers to
help themselves and harm their opponents. Despite its proponents' claims, it
won't take money out of politics. That's why we urge a "No vote," and
WHEREAS, the non-partisan Common Cause of California likewise has
closely reviewed and strongly criticized Proposition 32, stating, "We can all
agree, Sacramento has too much special interest influence, and the money spent
on political campaigns has caused all of us to mistrust the campaign finance
system, but Prop 32 is trying to use our anger and mistrust to change the rules
for the benefit of already powerful interests - not the benefit of all Californians.
Voters should take a close look to avoid being fooled," and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
Resolution No. 2012-044
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Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Santa Ana urges opposition to
Proposition 32.
ADOPTED this 1St day of October 2012.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
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Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Mayor
AYES: Councilmembers: Alvarez Benavides, Martinez, Tinajero, Sarmiento,
Pulido (6)
NOES: Councilmembers: Bustamante (1)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: None (0)
CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2012-044 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council
of the City of Santa Ana on October 1, 2012.
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Maria Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2012-044
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