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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on July 11, 1989 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Alcohol Tax Legislation/Initiative
Supervisor Tom Torlakson commented on the proposed
alcohol tax increase legislation currently before the Legislature
and stated that there does not appear to be enough support to get
the legislation passed. He noted that a large percentage of county
budgets are allocated to dealing with drug and alcohol problems and
advised that there is a Statewide coalition working to put an
initiative on the 1990 ballot. Supervisor Torlakson advised that
the draft initiative is based on a formula whereby 800 of the tax
revenue raised would go directly to the counties for treatment and
prevention programs and law enforcement efforts. Supervisor
Torlakson stated that while there are still some issues to be
resolved, such as distribution formulas, he believes that overall
the proposal is an excellent measure. He stated that counties have
been requested to assist in signature gathering efforts and to
inform the public. Supervisor Torlakson recommended that the draft
initiative be reviewed by County staff and that the County join
forces with the citizens to assist in making this initiative
campaign successful.
Supervisor Sunne McPeak concurred, and requested that
staff review language in the pending legislation and how it
compares to the draft alcohol initiative.
There being no further discussion, IT IS BY THE BOARD
ORDERED that the report from Supervisor Torlakson on the alcohol
tax legislation and initiative is ACCEPTED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the County Administrator and
County Counsel are REQUESTED to review the proposed initiative and
report to the Board.
I hereby cortity that this is a true and correct copy of
CC: County Administrator an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
County Counsel Board of SuPOMPT on the date shown.
ATTESTED: //. 198f
PHIL BktCHEIZR,Clerk of the Board
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