REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE G

Long Beach residents voted to approve the current Utility Users Tax (UUT) in November 2000 by supporting Measure J.

Measure G is on the ballot this November asking Long Beach residents to reaffirm the existing UUT due to legal and technological changes that occurred since it was approved in 2000, including:

- The proliferation of wireless communications and development of new technology.

- The modification of the Federal Excise Tax, which was used as the basis for the UUT in Long Beach as well as many other California cities that have recently placed their UUT on the ballot.

The opponent of Measure G is falsely stating that the City of Long Beach is in violation of Proposition 218 which provides for voter approval of new or changes in local taxes.

This is completely backwards!

The fact is Measure G was placed on the ballot by the City Council asking voters to reaffirm the UUT in compliance with Proposition 218.

Measure G is NOT a tax increase and does NOT create a new tax.

Your yes vote on Measure G reaffirms the existing UUT which generates over $15 million that funds our police and fire departments, parks, libraries, youth and seniors programs and many other important City services.

Please vote YES on Measure G.

LAURA L. DOUD
City Auditor

PATRICK H. WEST
City Manager