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City of Parlier Police and Fire Parcel Tax, Measure S (June 2014)
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A City of Parlier Police and Fire Parcel Tax, Measure S ballot question was on the June 3, 2014 election ballot for voters in the city of Parlier, in Fresno County, California, where it was defeated.
Measure S would have authorized the city to increase the parcel taxes in the city in order to exclusively fund police and fire safety services. According to estimates from city officials at the time of the election, the proposed tax increases were designed to bring in an additional $425,000 in city revenue per year. The special tax rates proposed by Measure S for each type of parcel are shown below in the city attorney's impartial analysis of Measure S.[1]
A two-thirds (66.67%) vote was required for the approval of Measure S.
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No | 260 | 35.81% | ||
| Yes | 466 | 64.19% | ||
- Election results from Fresno County Elections Office
Text of measure
Ballot question
The question on the ballot:[1]
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To maintain the current Parlier Police Department and Fire protection services, shall the City of Parlier be authorized to levy a parcel tax as set forth in Council Resolution 2014-10 for a period of 5 years and subject to an annual audit?[2] |
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Impartial analysis
The following impartial analysis of Measure S was prepared by the office of the city attorney:[1]
| “ | The Parlier City Council has placed Measure S on the ballot to ask the voters of Parlier
if the City should charge and collect a special tax on each parcel of taxable property within the City for a 5-year period beginning July 1, 2014 to support police department and fire protection services in the City. If approved by 2/3 of the voters voting on the measure, parcel taxes would be charged and collected at the following tax rates: Parcel descriptions: Taxes/Parcel/Year 1.) Single-Family Residential: $180 ($15/month) 2.) Commercial: $480 ($40/month) 3.) Industrial: $2400 ($200/month) 4.) Multi-Family Residential: $300 for 1st unit plus $100 for each additional unit 5.) Undeveloped Properties (City Lot = approx. 0.15 acres): $300 per acre up to a maximum of $1200 The parcel taxes would be collected by the County as part of the regular ad valorem property tax bills, and be subject to the same collection process, interest and penalties as ad valorem property taxes if not paid timely. The tax proceeds would be placed in a special account and could only be expended to support police department and fire protection services in the City. The City's chief financial officer would be required to make an annual report to the City Council on or before January 1 of each year that explains (1) the amount of funds collected and expended under this special parcel tax and (2) the services that were funded by this revenue. A "yes" vote on Measure S approves the parcel taxes. It is estimated by the City that this measure will raise an additional $425,000 in revenue for the City each year over its 5-year life. A "no" vote will result in the tax not being approved and charged.[2] |
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| —Dale E. Bacigalupi, Parlier City Attorney | ||
Support
Supporters
The following individuals were members of the Committee in Support of Measure S and signed the official arguments in favor of Measure S:[1]
- Alma Beltran
- Clarita Camarena
- Mary Lopez
- Francine Vindiola
Arguments in favor
Official arguments
The following official arguments were submitted in support of Measure S:[1]
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Parlier needs Measure S to preserve the safety and quality of life for all residents. We need out Law Enforcement and Fire Protection services. We need our police officers for crime suppression and gang prevention. We need police patrols to protect our neighborhoods, schools and parks. With the State Prison's overcrowding problems, the State is being forced to release criminals early from their prison sentences, which has brought more crime and gang activity to our community. With the loss of redevelopment and other local funds, the City has struggled to provide the public safety services the community expects and needs. Measure S will provide a stable source of local funds for public safety services that can't be taken by the State. Without the funds from Measure S, we may once again have to disband our police department and rely on the Sheriff's Department for out law enforcement protection. Parlier voters have a choice - preserve our police services, or watch crime and gangs increase. Help make Parlier the safe community we deserve - choose local police services. Vote Yes on Measure S.[2] |
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| —Committee in Support of Measure S[1] | ||
Opposition
No official arguments were submitted in opposition to Measure S. If you have an argument that you would like to see posted here, please email the Local Ballot Measure Project staff writer.
See also
- Parcel tax elections in California
- California parcel tax on the ballot
- Parcel tax
- Fresno County, California ballot measures
- June 3, 2014 ballot measures in California
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