Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure Z

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RECEIVED SEP 01 2016 Rebuttal to the Argument Against Measure Z City of Riverside City Clerk's Office Measure Z was put on the ballot by the Mayor and City Council to protect public safety and vital city services. Measure Z is supported by Riverside's firefighters, police officers, local businesses and community organizations. Here is what Measure Z actually does. It will generate $48 million per year for Riverside to restore public safety and essential services. Measure Z will help address our homeless problem, providing needed funding to get people off the streets and into programs and housing. It will prevent future cuts to police protection, paramedic services and programs that fight gangs and drugs. The opponents are right when they say taxpayers deserve fiscal accountability. That's why Measure Z was written to require strict accountability, with independent financial audits and citizen review. It ensures that all Measure Z money stays in Riverside, with no funds going to Sacramento. Measure Z was written to "sunset," meaning it will expire unless a vote of the people keeps it in place. The Great Recession hit Riverside hard, resulting in cuts to public safety, youth and after-school programs. Measure Z provides the funding to restore vital services and to take care of the basics - like filling potholes, repairing sidewalks, trimming trees, protecting libraries, maintaining parks and providing senior services. Measure Z will prevent further cuts to public safety and restore vital services for Riverside.