HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 94-141RESOLUTION NO. 94-141
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
OPPOSING PROPOSITION 187 ON THE
NOVEMBER 8, 1994 BALLOT
WHEREAS, Proposition 187 won't reduce the number of illegal immigrants
but will cause a host of new problems; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 187 is so sloppily drafted it violates important
federal laws that govern federal funding to our schools and health programs; and
WHEREAS, the independent, non -partisan Legislative Analyst has
determined these violations could end up costing taxpayers $15 billion if Proposition 187
passes; and
WHEREAS, denying basic medical attention and immunizations to people
under Proposition 187 would increase the spread of costly and preventable communicable
diseases and threaten the health of all Californians; and
WHEREAS, under Proposition 187 an estimated 400,000 children without
proper documentation would be kicked out of school and onto the streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of National City that the City Council opposes Proposition 187 on the November 8th
ballot.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 27th day of September, 1994.
George H. aters, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lor Anne Peoples, City lerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney