HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution - 02-03- 20020116 - Support Proposition 40 RESOLUTION No: 02-03
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 40:
THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION
BOND ACT OF 2002
WHEREAS, California's state, regional, and local parks and open space serve as vital centers for
enhancing community well-being by providing protection and restoration of healthy ecosystems and natural
resources, opportunities for recreation, enrichment, community identity, protection of cultural and historic sites
and tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District seek and support
key opportunities to provide funding for local and state park and open space projects, including land acquisition,
development of visitor and interpretive facilities, and restoration projects; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 40 will provide funding for key environmental and farmland conservation goals
consistent with the mission of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, as well as for clean-up of beach
pollution, provision of new local and urban parks and facilities, and improvement of water and air quality; and
WHEREAS, each generation of Californians has an obligation to be good stewards of natural and
community resources in order to pass them on to the children of future generations; and
WHEREAS, California's citizems and visitors have increased their visits to state and local parks, and
open space preserves which can provide healing, strength, sense of community, freedom, and peace in these
turbulent times; and
WHEREAS, California is world renowned for its splendid natural resources of openspace, parks,
mountains, views, coastline, baylands, and forests that positively impact the state and local economy; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 40 will provide funds to the San Francisco Bay Conservancy, agricultural land
preservation projects, the Wildlife Conservation Board, counties, and regional districts to preserve California's
natural heritage, support Bay Area and midpeninsula regional environmental efforts, and assist local agencies in
better serving youth, seniors, and families (both human and other community species!).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional
Open Space District hereby supports the passage of Proposition 40, the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe
Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002, and encourages California voters to approve this
bond act on March 5, 2002.
Adopted by the Board of Directors January 16, 2002
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