SDCTA Supports

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- Rationale:
  The Association supports the amendment to the City Charter to enhance the San Diego Ethics Commission's independence and efficiency by adopting measures that improve appointment processes, clarify roles, and streamline operations.
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- Rationale:
  The Association SUPPORTS as San Diego Community College District has demonstrated facilities needs and has developed plans that meet the rigorous standards on bond proposals that SDCTA has developed over decades of collective experience. The District has provided all necessary material needed for review and has provided evidence of adopting SDCTA policies and resolutions.
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SDCTA Opposes

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- Rationale:
  The San Diego County Taxpayers Association opposes the San Diego Transaction and Use Tax due to concerns over fiscal responsibility, lack of transparency, and insufficient provisions for long-term financial sustainability and specific infrastructure funding.
- Link to Policy Paper:
  https://www.sdcta.org/policy-reports-main/20240726-alpine-union-school-district-63-m-bond-measure-mgtw5-4pylk-68zx9-kng58-gbene
- Rationale:
  The Association OPPOSES the measure due to its reliance on ballot box budgeting and the regressivity of sales taxes, which unfairly burdens low-income taxpayers who already disproportionately fund transportation infrastructure through fuel taxes, potentially pushing more San Diego households into poverty.
- Link to Policy Paper:
  https://www.sdcta.org/policy-reports-main/2023/9/6/transparency-in-publicly-funded-homeless-service-programs-37al2-g38la-8wzl8-7sy8y?rq=lets%20go

- Rationale:
  The Association SUPPORTS as Encinitas Union School District has demonstrated facilities needs and has developed plans that meet the rigorous standards on bond proposals that SDCTA has developed over decades of collective experience. The District has provided all necessary material needed for review and has provided evidence of adopting SDCTA policies and resolutions.
- Link to Policy Paper:
  https://www.sdcta.org/policy-reports-main/encinitas-union-school-district?rq=encinitas