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Upland council adopts nonbinding Measure N spending priorities after public debate
Summary
The Upland City Council voted unanimously Sept. 9 to adopt a nonbinding resolution listing priorities for Measure N, a proposed transaction-and-use tax; supporters said it would fund radios, records systems and public safety programs, while opponents warned revenues would flow to the general fund and criticized campaign messaging.
The Upland City Council on Sept. 9 adopted a nonbinding resolution that lays out how the city would prioritize spending if voters approve Measure N, a proposed transaction-and-use tax intended to raise revenue for infrastructure and public safety.
Assistant City Manager Steven Parker told the council the city's pavement management report shows a need of almost $25,000,000 a year for five years to restore pavement condition, while the city currently has less than $10,000,000 a year in restricted funds dedicated to that work. Parker said the resolution is intended to reflect council priorities — first public infrastructure, secondarily public safety — but it is not binding on future councils. He said Measure N proceeds would be general fund revenue; the city…
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