The Measure Y Committee will be hosting a “Get Out the Vote” rally Downtown on Saturday morning, beginning at 9:30, at Starbucks, across the street from City Hall.
You will recognize the whole committee because they are the City Council –
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From left, Councilman Jim Clarke, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Culver City), Mayor Andy Weissman, Council member Meghan Sahli-Wells and her son Emilien Sahli.
Mayor Andy Weissman, Vice Mayor Jeff Cooper, and Council members Mehaul O’Leary, Meghan Sahli-Wells and Jim Clarke.
Door hangers and informational brochures will be available for all in attendance to display and hand out to their friends and neighbors. The City Council members will discuss Measure Y, and answer residents’ questions residents about the vital importance of passing the proposed half-cent sales tax increase.
Due to cuts made in Sacramento, the City of Culver City has lost significant funding. Measure Y would maintain essential Culver City services such as 9-1-1 emergency responses, paramedics, police and fire protection, as well as funding for sidewalk and street repairs, parks, senior programs and after-school programs.
The tax will expire in 10 years and all of the revenue will stay in Culver City. While adding, for example, only 5 cents to a $10 purchase, Measure Y would generate an estimated $8 million annually for local services – with the majority of revenue coming from non-residents shopping and dining in Culver City.
Support for Measure Y has been widespread.
“My support for Measure Y goes beyond my duties to safeguard our city's fiscal future as a Councilmember,” said Ms. Sahli-Wells. “It is personal.
“As a mom, I depend on our parks, camps, summer classes, public spaces and safe streets for my children. When my grandmother was still with us, she enjoyed bridge-playing at the Senior Center. The paramedics saved her life three times.
“These vital services make Culver City a wonderful place for residents to grow up and grow old.”
Former City Treasurer Crystal Alexander called Measure Y “a decisive investment in where you live.”
Community supporter Deborah Weinrauch: “Your vote for Measure Y on Tuesday will guarantee you a future Culver City that is as great as the city we now enjoy.”
Resident Mary Ann Webster: “We can contribute to a better future by voting yes on Measure Y.”
Planning Commission member Kevin Lachoff: “It is hard to imagine a smaller investment for a better return for our town.”
Mayor Weissman: “Voting yes on Measure Y will help us maintain current staffing levels, and save lives. It’s a half-cent to save our city services.”
For more on Measure Y, see http://www.yesonY.com.
