We haven't prepared a detailed analysis of the "Smarter" report. But we
have the same objections to it that we had to the original. Some of the key
points:
* PLACE A CAP ON ERAF PROPERTY TAX SHIFT - Yes
* RETURN A PORTION OF ERAF TO CITIES & COUNTIES - Yes; would like to
see a larger return
* APPORTION FUTURE SALES TAX GROWTH ON PER CAPITA BASIS - No
* CONVERT ALL SALES TAX REVENUES OVER 20 YEAR PERIOD TO PER CAPITA -
No
* ELIMINATE UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES TO CITIES - Yes; need for court
order is impractical
* PROPOSAL SHIFTS MORE REVENUE TO COUNTIES; REDUCES FUNDS TO CITIES
- No
-----Original Message-----
From: Karen Jackson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 10:54 AM
Subject: SMARTER report
I have a question regarding Ms. Connell's SMARTER report. I have seen the
League's analysis on the SMART report. However, I have not seen an
analysis on the SMARTER report. I was wondering if you or any of your
colleagues have an opinion on this report? Thank you for your help.
Karen Jackson
City of Fremont
(510) 494-4763
