Sponsor
Alderman DeHahn
Title
November 4, 2014 Statewide "Say Yes to Transportation" Referendum
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin Blue Book defines the Wisconsin Transportation Fund as “a multipurpose special revenue fund created to provide transportation-related facilities and modes”; and
WHEREAS, beginning in 2003 funds dedicated exclusively for transportation purposes where transferred to the State’s General Fund; and
WHEREAS; the Wisconsin legislature passed a joint resolution in two consecutive sessions placing a constitutional amendment in front of voters requiring that Wisconsin Transportation Fund resources be used exclusively for transportation purposes; and
WHEREAS, Racine County residents voted nearly 3 to 1 in a 2011 advisory referendum to preserve the sanctity of the State Transportation Fund; and
WHEREAS, transportation user fees paid on the part of all consumers of goods contribute to the State Transportation Fund; and
WHEREAS, City of Racine residents rely heavily on a long standing transportation partnership with the State of Wisconsin that helps maintain and preserve local roads and public transportation services ; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2014 Wisconsin voters will be asked to approve a constitutional amendment protecting Wisconsin’s Transportation fund from future raids.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Racine does hereby go on record supporting the integrity and continued functioning of a multipurpose State Transportation Fund that supports the transportation needs of all of its citizens.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that City of Racine encourages it citizens to make themselves fully aware of the importance and intent of the Transportation Fund State Constitutional Amendment placed before them on the ballot on November 4, 2014 and that they make an informed judgment on the importance of the sanctity of a multipurpose state transportation fund.
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