Measure E: Paramedic Special Tax

League of Women Voters of California

Marin County, CA

November 5, 2002 Election

Measure E
Paramedic Special Tax
City of Larkspur

4012 / 86.6% Yes votes ...... 623 / 13.4% No votes

See Also: Index of all Measures

Results as of Nov 21 1:20pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (14/14)
66.6% Voter Turnout (4980/7477)

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Shall a resolution be approved to continue the special tax for paramedic services at the same rate of not to exceed $30 per year for each living unit located within the City of Larkspur for an additional four years, and the appropriations limit be adjusted accordingly if necessary?

Impartial Analysis

If this measure is approved by two-thirds of the voters, the special tax for paramedic services provided by the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority will continue to be imposed for an additional four years at the same rate of not to exceed $30 per year for each living unit located within the City of Larkspur, and the appropriations limit will be adjusted accordingly if necessary. The special tax will become effective on July 1, 2003 and shall terminate on June 30, 2007.

Dated: August 14, 2002

CLARE M. GIBSON City Attorney

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Arguments For Measure E

Since 1983 the voters in the Ross Valley have overwhelmingly approved a special tax to provide paramedic service. To continue this high standard of emergency medical care for four more years, you must now re-approve this measure.

Your parcel tax covers the base level services, including dedicated paramedic ambulances in the Ross Valley, 9-1-1 responses, and paramedic training. The transport charge covers the cost of transporting patients to the hospital. The actual parcel tax will be determined each year but will not exceed the maximum annual limit of $30.00 per parcel. A "YES" vote for this measure does not increase the parcel tax, which has remained the same for the past twelve years.

The goal of the city and town elected officials and the Fire Chiefs of the Ross Valley is to continuously improve paramedic services and response times.

We need YOUR vote to continue this vital service. Vote "YES" on Measure E.

s/ Joan L. Lundstrom
Mayor, City of Larkspur

s/ Ronald M. Arlas
Vice Mayor, City of Larkspur

(No arguments against Measure E were submitted)

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