10,874 / 75.0% Yes votes ...... 3,629 / 25.0% No votes

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The appropriations limit for the Menlo Park Fire Protection District is currently set at $15,311,619. The Board of Directors anticipates that the current appropriations limit will preclude the District from appropriating and spending revenues which it is likely to receive.

By this measure, the Board of Directors of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District propose to increase the appropriations limit to $25,000,000 commencing November 5, 2002 and ending November 4, 2006.

A "yes" vote on this measure would allow the appropriations (spending) limit for the Menlo Park Fire Protection District to be increased from $15,311,619 to $25,000,000 commencing November 5, 2002 and ending November 4, 2006.

A "no" vote on this measure would not allow the appropriations limit to be raised.

This measure passes if a majority of those voting on the measure vote "yes."

The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure G. If you desire a copy of the Measure, please call the Election Official's Office at 650.312.5222 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.

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San Mateo County Times

• Menlo Fire District Seeks to Boost its Spending Power

• Voter Guide: Measure G would lift lid on Menlo fire district spending

For information about the Menlo Park Fire District

An Amendment to the State Constitution in 1979 imposed an appropriations limit on expenditures of most government agencies, including Fire Protection Districts. The District's original limit was based on expenditures during fiscal year 1978. Although the appropriations limit is adjusted annually for inflation, the adjustment formula does not account for the increased growth in the number and size of structures in the District and the increased costs of new and improved services in the District.

To increase the appropriations limit to $25,000,000 it is necessary that District voters approve an adjustment of the limit. A "yes" vote will ensure that over the next four years, the District will have the ability to spend tax revenues it rightfully receives. If the appropriations limit is not adjusted, the District will not be able to spend all the tax dollars it will receive, thereby unnecessarily limiting the District's ability to provide the level of emergency services which District residents desire and deserve.

PASSAGE OF THIS MEASURE WILL NOT RESULT IN ANY ADDITIONAL TAX OR COST TO DISTRICT RESIDENTS.

/s/ Bart Spencer
President, Board of Directors, Menlo Park Fire Protection District

/s/ Peter Carpenter
Vice President, Board of Directors, Menlo Park Fire Protection District

/s/ Ollie Brown
Member, Board of Directors, Menlo Park Fire Protection District

/s/ Del R. Krause
Member, Board of Directors, Menlo Park Fire Protection District