HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-044 C. 18
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this order on January 25, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: SUPERVISORS GIOIA, UILKEMA,DeSAULNIER, CANCIAMILLA and GERBER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE Resolution No. 2000/4 4
SUBJECT: Opposition to Proposition 28
WHEREAS,, the voters of Contra Costa County and the state of California
approved Proposition 10 in the general election in November 1998 and thereby
provided for the establishment of the Contra Costa Children and Families
Commission to implement Proposition 10;
WHEREAS,, Proposition 10 provides much needed resources specifically
targeted to enhance and strengthen services for young children and their families;
WHEREAS,, there is a growing public awareness of the scientific evidence
of the importance of the first five years of life for a child's brain development and
future ability to thrive and contribute to society;
WHEREAS, Proposition 28 would reveal Proposition 10 and result in the
loss of approximately $13 million annually for critical early childhood
development services in Contra Costa County;
WHEREAS,, the Proposition 10 taxes have reduced substantially tobacco
consumption, especially among youth, which will have long term positive health
impacts on California population;
NOW THEREFORE, this Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
hereby affirms its commitment to supporting families and promoting the healthy
development of young children. In doing so, this Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County declares its unanimous opposition to Proposition 28.
1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: ,ja n iia r y 25 . 2 0 0 0
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
JA A
Deputy
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