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Imagine a Progressive Voice
for the East Valley! |
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Vote
for Earl Howard for District 12 Councilmember! |
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ABC News Poll shows 58%
of Valley voters support Valley Independence - 10/22/02 |
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Imagine a
city that is Safer, cleaner, better.
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Violent
crime in the Valley is up 80% this year. Gang Violence is up 90% in two
years. Because of the waste at City Hall, Valley and Los Angeles
communities don't receive the police and emergency services we need.
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Valley City will have 600 more police officers patrolling Valley
neighborhoods. (The Valley
currently pays for 2,062 police officers but only receives 1,455. As
our own City we will receive the officers we pay for.) See
Valley Budget
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Valley City will have more paramedics to respond to emergency calls.
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Valley City will have shorter emergency response times that could save
your life.
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That
is why Valley Cityhood is endorsed by California COPS - the California
Organization of Police and Sheriffs.
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Imagine a
city with good parks, responsive police and stronger communities.
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An
independent State Commission concluded that a Valley City is viable, will
not require any increased taxes or decreases in services and Los Angeles
will not be harmed. The opposition campaign is being dishonest about the
facts. Don't believe their scare-tactics. |
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Valley City will have plenty of money to provide better services and
it will be a great city.
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Valley City will mean $1.3 billion of taxes we already pay will be
available to improve the quality of life right here in the Valley.
Meanwhile, LA will also get $1.3 billion over 20 years from existing
taxes so they are not harmed.
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Once
a Valley City is formed, it will be easier to create a Valley School
district. First a City, then a School District!
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Imagine a City where
businesses
are thriving and good jobs are growing.
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Los
Angeles City has the highest business taxes in all of Southern California.
Its unfriendly business climate has chased away quality businesses and
good paying jobs. As a result poverty in Los Angeles and the Valley has
grown worse than in any other areas. Poverty in the Valley is up 56%. |
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Valley City will cut the existing business tax in half and bring back
quality businesses and jobs. (See
Valley Business Platform)
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In
a Valley City the documentary transfer tax is eliminated saving Valley
Home buyers and sellers $30 million a year. This will improve home
values.
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Valley City will bring more federal and state grants to the region.
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Valley City will mean better schools and a better prepared work force.
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Valley City will mean less red-tape and more job opportunities.
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Valley Cityhood is endorsed by
the:
The Valley Industry & Commerce Assoc.
SFV United Chambers of Commerce
SFV Business & Professional Assoc.
SFV Federation of Homeowner Assoc's
SFV Southland Regional Assoc. of Realtors
SFV Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce
Korean-American Federation of the SFV
David Fleming, Chairman,
SFV Economic Alliance*
Al Castaneda, Vice President, Mexican American Political
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Imagine a
city where your tax dollars are not wasted and are used in your own
neighborhood.
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Research
of Major U.S. Cities by the Reason Foundation ranked Los Angeles
city 44th out 45 in terms of waste and inefficient government. Other major
southwest cities do much more with less taxes and the smaller cities
throughout LA County operate at about half the cost to run Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles only spends 1% of its budget on the poor, while the
top 48 City officials alone receive nearly 8 million dollars in salary and
benefits.
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A Valley City
increases city spending for seniors by 300%, economic development by
20% and housing by 35% See
Valley City budget
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A Valley City will
mean more money to improve neighborhoods and 600 more police officers.
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A Valley City will
have a healthy 5% annual reserve. See
Valley City budget
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Joel Fox,
Former President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association endorses
Valley Cityhood.
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city where public officials know your area, know your issues, and know
you. |
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Valley City means greater local control over Valley priorities like police
protection, emergency services, solving traffic congestion, providing for
the poor and better schools. |
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Valley City will have its own Mayor and Council who live in the
Valley.
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Valley City will have a smaller council districts. Your council person
will live in your community and know your issues.
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smaller Valley City will be more accountable, more efficient and more
responsive to residents.
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| Imagine a city
that works.
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Valley City will do things different and better to improve your life. |
- A Valley City will have a full time City
manager and staff that run the City like a business and serve as a
customer service department to handle the public's problems.
- Rent control and other protections will
continue in a Valley City.
- A Valley City will be less costly and provide
better services.
- A Valley City will be in a stronger position
to create our own School District.
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| Imagine a City
of our own |
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website Contribute
to Valley Cityhood |
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