HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-065 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 02-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEMECULA
SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF MEASURE A ON THE
NOVEMBER, 2002 BALLOT
WHEREAS, since 1989, Measure A has supplied Riverside County with the funding to
provide its residents with safer roads, more reliable public transit and traffic relief; and
WHEREAS, Riverside County is the fastest growing large county in California and is
anticipated to grow to a population of more than three million people by the year 2020; and
WHEREAS, over sixty percent of transpodation funding throughout Riverside County
and its cities is provided by Measure A; and
WHEREAS; extending Measure A will raise over $4.6 billion for much needed
transportation projects, programs and improvements; and
WHEREAS; Measure A will provide major improvements to every interstate and highway
in the county; and
WHEREAS; Measure A will expand public transit programs and options for commuters,
seniors and disabled residents; and
WHEREAS; Measure A will provide the crucial funding needed for cities such as
Temecula to maintain and improve local streets and roads; and
WHEREAS; if Measure A is not extended, the transportation network within Riverside
County would be seriously crippled, adversely affecting commuters and residents throughout
the county; and
WHEREAS; by passing Measure A on the November 2002 ballot, Riverside County will
ensure a stable source of funding to relieve traffic congestion, increase public transit programs,
build new highways and improve local streets; and
WHEREAS; passing Measure A would ensure that the City of Temecula would be able
to provide a safer environment to its residents and maintain the high quality of life we enjoy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Temecula supports the passage
of Measure A on the November, 2002 ballot; and
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Temecula at
a regular meeting held on the 23r~ day of July, 2002.
Ron Roberts, Mayor
ATTEST:
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S AL~FORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 02-65 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
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Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23 day of July, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Stone, Roberts
'es CMC
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