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Water Quality, Safety and Supply. Flood Control.
Natural Resource Protection. Park Improvements.
Bonds. Initiative Statute.

THE QUESTION

Should the state issue $5.4 billion in general obligation bonds for a wide variety of projects related to water safety, rivers, beaches, levees, watersheds, and parks and forests?

THE SITUATION

The state operates a variety of programs to conserve water resources, protect the environment, control flooding, and offer recreation opportunities. Funding comes from three main sources: the state General Fund, federal funds, and $11 billion in voter-approved general obligation bonds since 1996.

THE PROPOSAL

This initiative proposes the sale of $5.4 billion in bonds for a variety of programs, including:

• $1.53 billion for water quality programs
• $928 million for protection of rivers, lakes and streams
• $800 million for flood control
• $580 million for sustainable communities
• $540 million for protection of coastal waters and beaches
• $500 million for parks and nature education facilities
• $450 million for forest and wildlife conservation
• $65 million for statewide water planning

FISCAL EFFECT

The Legislative Analyst estimates that the cost of the bonds to the state over a 30-year period would be $10.5 billion. It could cost state and local governments tens of millions in new program management costs. Property tax revenues could be reduced by several million dollars a year if land is taken off the tax rolls for public purposes.

WHAT A YES OR NO VOTE MEANS

A YES vote means that $5.4 billion of bonds could be sold to fund water management and environmental protection projects.

A NO vote means that $5.4 billion of bonds could not be sold for these purposes

SUPPORTERS SAY

Proposition 84 will ensure all Californians have:

• Access to safe drinking water
• Better protection from floods
• Opportunities to enjoy parks, natural landscapes and our rivers, lakes, beaches, bays and coastline.

OPPONENTS SAY

• This is a special interest measure, with benefits going to the groups that sponsor it.
• The Legislature put a similar measure (Prop 1E) on the ballot; we don't need this one.
• It has no funds for new water capacity and even diverts drinking water to other purposes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

PRO 818-784-1222, www.yeson84.com

CON 916-991-9300, www.protecttaxpayers.com