Measure A: Treasurer - Alameda County, CA

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

Alameda County, CA

November 2, 1999 Election

Measure A
Treasurer
City of Livermore

7842 / 57.9% Yes votes ...... 5698 / 42.0% No votes

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Shall the office of City Treasurer be appointed?

A YES vote of this measure means:: a vote to have the City Treasurer appointed by the City Council.
A NO vote of this measure means:: a vote to have the City Treasurer elected by the voters.

Official Sources of Information

Impartial Analysis from the City Attorney

Currently the position of City Treasurer in the City of Livermore is elected by the voters. State law permits the voters to change the position of City Treasurer from elective to one which is appointed by the City Council. The City Council has submitted this question to the voters.

A "yes" vote on the measure is a vote to have the City Treasurer appointed by the City Council.

A "no" vote on the measure is a vote to have the City Treasurer elected by the voters.

This measure would not impose any additional cost or other monetary obligation on the City of Livermore or its taxpayers.

s/THOMAS R. CURRY
City Attorney

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Arguments For Measure A

Arguments Against Measure A

After serving as the City Treasurer for two years it is my recommendation to the citizens of Livermore to eliminate the position of an elected treasurer. When I was elected to the position it was my stated objective to see if the position continued to merit an elected official. After meeting with city staff and other California city officials, I can attest to the fact that the position is no longer viable. Today there exist many checks and balances which are mandated by the State of California. The City Council now has the ultimate responsibility to ensure that the finances of our city are reported correctly and invested wisely. Additionally, an annual audit is required and various bond reporting agencies review the city's ability to repay their debt. Livermore is consistently praised for the job our finance department does in reporting our receipts and disbursements, our investment portfolio and the city budget.

Please join me, the Mayor and the City Council in following the lead of other California Cities in abolishing this elected position.

s/M. WELDON MORELAND
City Treasurer
s/CATHIE BROWN
Mayor

NO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE A WAS SUBMITTED.

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