No on Proposition O
New parcel tax for City College
What is it?
Proposition O is a citizen signature initiative ordinance which will create a new parcel tax on real estate in order to send additional funds to City College.
Fiscal impacts
Why is this on the ballot?
The American Federation of Teachers local 2121 (the City College faculty union) collected enough signatures to put this on the ballot.
Additionally, Prop 13 mandates that all new taxes be subjected to a vote of the public. Taxes introduced via signature collection must then be approved by voters with a simple majority of 50% + 1.
- Sponsor: Mary Bravewoman with the American Federation of Teachers local 2121 (the City College faculty union)
- Placed on ballot by: Signature collection
Why vote No?
City College is in bad financial shape, but it's not due to lack of revenue. It's due to mismanagement, a lack of spending discipline, and declining enrollment. City College's crisis won't be solved by yet another property tax — it will only be fixed by competent leaders.
Don't throw good money after bad. First, let's fix the governance that threatens the very existence of City College, then let's consider increasing their funding for a job well done.