January CA Budget Talking Points

I recently found myself in possession of a document titled "January Budget Talking Points".  The document was produced by the League of California Cities in response to Jerry Brown's budgetary remarks to cut redevelopment money form California cities.  Below are some of the points that you may find interesting:

• Californians have repeatedly voted to make sure that local funds remain local.  In November the voters approved Proposition 22, once again confirming they want those funds to pay for services and programs in their communities.  (61% of voters supported Prop 22, a constitutional amendment that "Prohibits the state from borrowing or taking funds used for transportation, redevelopment, or local government projects and services.")
• Redevelopment and and enterprise zones are the states' biggest job creation.  They revitalize depressed areas, spur job growth and taxes, and promote the kind of infill development encouraged by recent state policies.
• According to the California Redevelopment Association and the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California, Gov. Brown's budget would:
• Kill 300,000 jobs a year provided by redevelopment projects.
• Encourage sprawl development, and increase greenhouse gas emissions in the future.
• Deprive the state and local agencies of $2 Billion in new revenues from these projects.

These were just a few talking points from the League of California Cities.  I hope that you enjoyed.

Scott.