TO: Orange County Voters

FROM: Members of the Orange County Legislative Delegation

RE: Orange County Central Park Initiative

On Tuesday, March 5, the voters of Orange County will go to the polls to vote. On that ballot will be Measure W, commonly known as the Orange County Central Park Initiative. A great deal of misinformation has been disseminated by the pro-airport forces, especially suggesting that a tax increase would be necessary if Measure W passes. An impartial financial analysis commissioned by the County’s Auditor concluded, "this Initiative does not raise taxes".

An airport at El Toro is the biggest threat to taxpayers. The County’s airport plan does not comply with the requirements for federal grants to rebuild military airports, and the improvements required to make this airport viable will fall squarely on the shoulders of Orange County taxpayers.

We, the members of the Orange County Legislative Delegation, have reviewed the financial analysis and agree that the Orange County Central Park Initiative will not raise taxes. Furthermore, we join the El Toro Coalition, comprised of ETRPA members, Taxpayers for Responsible Planning, Citizens for Safe & Healthy Communities, and the City of Irvine, in encouraging the citizens of Orange County to support Measure W.

Sincerely,
 
 

PATRICIA BATES                           BILL MORROW                         BILL CAMPBELL

Assemblywoman, 73^rd  District         Senator, 38^th District                  Assemblyman, 71^st District
 
 

TOM HARMAN                             JOHN CAMPBELL

Assemblyman, 67^th District             Assemblyman, 70^th District