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Measure S Appropriation Limit Adjustment for Open Space Town of Portola Valley Tax Ordinance - Majority Vote Required 1,045 / 73.5% Yes votes ...... 376 / 26.5% No votes
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"If, and only if, Town of Portola Valley Proposition R, which adjusts the Town's appropriation limit passes, shall the Town of Portola Valley additionally adjust the appropriations limit of the Town be each fiscal year commencing July 1, 2002 by the amount of money collected from the imposition of the 2% Utility Users Tax (for open space purposes only) during the time of its levy and collection, provided that the authorization to so adjust the appropriations limit shall not exceed four (4) years from the end of Fiscal Year 2001 - 2002?"
If the measure receives a favorable vote, the special utility user's tax will continue to be levied and collected at a rate not to exceed 2.0%. Money collected from the tax levy will be placed in a special Town account to fund open-space projects selected by the Town. If the measure does not receive a favorable vote and/or Measure R does not receive a favorable vote, the special utility user's tax may not be levied, collected and expended in an amount that would cause the Town to exceed its current appropriations limit.
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| Arguments For Measure S | Arguments Against Measure S |
| VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION S to protect the Town of Portola Valley's rural ambiance and undeveloped open space.
In 1964, the Town of Portola Valley residents voted to incorporate, thereby providing local control to protect the community's natural environment. Our largely volunteer Town government has been remarkably successful in accomplishing this task, allowing reasonable development while protecting Portola Valley's essential rural character. In 1997, Town residents voted overwhelming in favor of a 2% tax on utilities for a four-year period with the funds dedicated to open space. To be successful in protecting the critical remaining vistas and corridors, our Town must continue to have adequate financial resources to purchase key pieces of undeveloped land and easements as they become available. Toward this goal, in 2000, the Town purchased a parcel of the Spring Down Equestrian Center for open space with an option to purchase an additional parcel by 2005. To complete this purchase, continuing resources are needed to protect this link in the Portola Road Scenic Corridor. Proposition S will accomplish this at a modest cost to Portola Valley Residents of about $11.50 per month, on average per household. This is a small price to pay for providing permanent protection for some of Portola Valley's open spaces and scenic vistas - precious amenities that enrich our lives and add value to everyone's property. Proposition S will continue the 2% tax on our utility bills, with the proceeds dedicated to the protection of open space. Proposition S will require a 51% "yes" vote to be enacted. We strongly urge all residents to come together in supporting Proposition S to protect the beauty of our Town. It is important that we demonstrate our commitment to investing in our Town's future to safeguard Portola Valley's rural character for ourselves and future generations. On November 6 vote YES on Proposition S.
/s/ Eleanor B. Boushey
/s/ Lea Zaffaroni
/s/ Gary Nielsen
/s/ Michelle Rapp
/s/ Nancy Lund
| NO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE S SUBMITTED
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