ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE I

Long Beach firefighters, environmentalists, classroom teachers, business and fiscal accountability leaders have joined to vote YES ON MEASURE 1.

A YES vote on Measure I rebuilds 400 miles of streets, 163 miles of sidewalks and 75 miles of alleys.

A YES vote on Measure I helps clean up toxic runoff that pollutes our ocean and beaches by installing 3,000 bacteria and trash screens, 28.1 miles of storm drains and 23 pump stations.

A YES vote on Measure I upgrades Long Beach fire stations to meet health and safety standards, build gender accommodations for our female firefighters and respond faster to 911 calls for service.

A YES vote on Measure I rebuilds and repairs deteriorating neighborhood park facilities, community centers and libraries creating more recreational opportunities for our youth.

Measure I creates a DEDICATED FUND in the City of Long Beach to be used ONLY TO PAY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE. The City Council can't spend this money on anything else - it is DEDICATED under state law to fixing: infrastructure.

Measure I creates a CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT BOARD and funds are independently AUDITED every year.

Measure I EXEMPTS disabled residents, seniors in owner occupied homes, faith-based organizations and non-profits.

Measure I has the support of Mayor Bob Foster, former Mayor Beverly O'Neill, Larry Jackson, Chair of the Long Beach Convention and Visitors' Bureau and our Long Beach firefighters and police officers.