The Republican Women of California – South Lake Tahoe hosted a forum for its members recently to study several of the propositions on the upcoming ballot and to discuss Measure S in more detail.
The following Propositions and Measure S were discussed. A lively discussion occurred.
Measure S: Vote “NO”
A “NO” vote is recommended on this measure. Here’s why:
- This measure is NOT about supporting firefighters or any first responders. It is giving over $350 million to Marshall Hospital in Placerville to use SLT tax dollars as they deem fit. There is no oversight.
- While most of us support our fire departments and first responders, this is an ill-conceived and unfair tax measure with no or very little benefit to the taxpayers of South Lake Tahoe.
- This measure would increase the sales tax in SLT from 8.75% to 9.125%. This will hurt small businesses and everyone’s pocketbook. Now is not the time for new taxes.
- South Lake Tahoe should not be paying for Marshall Hospital’s 30-year bond.
Statewide Ballot Measures
PROP VOTE BASIC DESCRIPTON Prop 1 NO Borrows $11.25 Billion for Costly Housing Projects Prop 3 NO Income Tax Increase Prop 39 YES Voter ID to improve Trust in Elections Prop 40 NO “Billionaire” Tax that is really an “Everybody” Tax Prop 42 YES This will protect Californians, especially homeowners, from the risk of a “wealth tax” on the value of homes or any other accumulated savings and investments. Prop 43 YES Restores Prop. 13’s two-thirds vote requirement to pass local special taxes. Vote YES and tell a Friend!
The Republican Women of California – South Lake Tahoe (RWC-SLT) generally meets on the second Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact sltrepublicanwomenofca@gmail.com.
-Republican Women of California – South Lake Tahoe