North County Inland Rationales
SDCTA Supports
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Tax Measures
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Rationale:
The Association supports the measure for addressing immediate community needs but urges Escondido’s leadership to implement structural reforms and explore efficiencies, such as consolidating municipal functions, to sustainably address the city’s ongoing structural deficit.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-ef4kr
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Rationale:
The Association supports the San Marcos Sales Tax increase to address the city's structural deficit, fund core services, and enhance capital projects, particularly in Public Safety and Public Works.Link to Policy Paper:
https://www.sdcta.org/policy-reports-main/san-marcos-sales-tax-measure?rq=san%20marcos
School Bonds
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Rationale:
The SDCTA recommends SUPPORT as Ramona Unified School District has demonstrated facilities needs and has developed plans that meet the rigorous standards on bond proposals that the SDCTA has developed over decades of collective experience. While the SDCTA supports, there are still structural concerns that need to be addressed through reorganization by the District.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-ef4kr-njems-6m9l6-pdlbt-y9hfp?rq=ramona%20unified
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The SDCTA recommends SUPPORT as Bonsall Unified School District has demonstrated facilities needs and has developed plans that meet the rigorous standards on bond proposals that the SDCTA has developed over decades of collective experience.Link to Policy Paper:
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Rationale:
The SDCTA recommends SUPPORT as San Marcos Unified School District has demonstrated facilities needs and has developed plans that meet the rigorous standards on bond proposals that the SDCTA has developed over decades of collective experience.Link to Policy Paper:
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Rationale:
The SDCTA recommends SUPPORT as Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District has demonstrated facilities needs and has developed plans that meet the rigorous standards on bond proposals that the SDCTA has developed over decades of collective experience. While the SDCTA supports, there are still structural concerns that need to be addressed through reorganization by the District.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-ef4kr-njems-6m9l6-pdlbt-9434y-nx9h3-gzkx8
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The Association SUPPORTS as Fallbrook Union High 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:
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The Association SUPPORTS the Warner Unified School District as they have demonstrated critical facilities needs and have developed a responsible plan that prioritizes the health and safety requirements of their district.Link to Policy Paper:
SDCTA Opposes
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Tax Measures
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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.