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THE CITY OF DUBLIN
P.O.Box 2340
Dublin.CA 94566 (415) 829-Ml8 4600
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This letter is written as an expression of great concern on the part of the
Dublin City Council , with regards to proposals at the State level which
would substantially reduce State subventions to the City of Dublin. Those
proposals which eliminate both the motor vehicle in lieu fees and the
• cigarette tax would result in a loss of $475,000 in revenue to the City
of Dublin. This represents nearly 14% of the City's total estimated
revenue for its first full year of cityhood.
Since the City of Dublin was only incorporated in February, 1982, substantial
reductions in State subventions would weaken the ability of the City to
perform those services for which it is responsible, and possibly threaten
its viability as a City during its first years of existence. We would
strongly urge the State legislature to look at reductions in State operations
that are at least equal to those borne by most cities in California since
the passage of Proposition 13. Further, that the legislature develop a
plan for subventions to local government which eliminates the annual financial
uncertainty for local government and thus permits local government to better
plan those services which are closest to the people.
Thank you for your consideration of our position.
Peter W. Snyder, Mayor
Peter Hegarty, Vice Mayor
David Burton, Councilmember
Linda J. Jeffery, Coumcilmember
Paul Moffatt, Councilmember