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Council adopts resolution opposing California Proposition 50 and will transmit copies to state officials
Summary
The Atwater City Council voted to adopt a resolution opposing Proposition 50 on the statewide ballot and directed the city clerk to transmit copies to the governor and the California Secretary of State after council debate about the appropriateness of taking positions on statewide measures.
Councilmembers debated whether the city should take an official position on a statewide ballot measure. One council member said the council should avoid taking positions on how residents vote; other members argued Prop 50 would undermine the independent redistricting commission and that the city should protect the existing process.
After discussion the council moved to adopt a resolution opposing Proposition 50 and to direct the city clerk to send copies to the governor and the California Secretary of State. The motion carried.
