Fail: 2450 / 41.27% Yes votes ...... 3487 / 58.73% No votes

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Impartial Analysis from Placer County Counsel

The North Auburn Fire Community Service Area 28, Zone 193 has determined that, due to reduced property values and the corresponding reduction in property tax revenues, a new special tax is necessary to sustain the current level of fire services. The tax revenue generated will be used for fire protection, emergency medical services, prevention services and equipment replacement.

If passed, the tax would be levied on residential development (an increase of $40 per unit), mobile home parks (an increase of $20 per unit), and commercial/industrial development (an increase of $0.046 per square foot). The tax also has a measure that would allow for an annual cost of living adjustment not to exceed 3% in any given year.

Article XIII A of the California Constitution, passed by the electorate in 1978 as Proposition 13, requires approval by the electorate to levy special taxes. Government Code section 53978 authorizes a process to propose and submit a special tax to the voters. These provisions require that the taxes be used solely for the specific purposes for the tax and not for any other purpose.

This proposed special tax must be approved by two-thirds of those voting in the district.

A "Yes" vote is a vote to authorize a new special tax for the stated purposes.

A "No" vote is a vote against a new special tax.

This analysis is submitted by the Office of the County Counsel of Placer County, pursuant to the requirements of section 9160 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
Anthony J. La Bouff
County Counsel

By: Brian R. Wirtz Deputy County Counsel