CC Resolution 1988-119^ 7x RESOLUTION NO. 88-119
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING PROPOSITION 99.
WHEREAS, on October 4, 1988, the American Cancer
Society asked for City Council's endorsement and support of the
California Health Initiative Proposition 99, on the November
8, 1988 ballot; and
WHEREAS, this initiative, if passed, will increase the
tax on cigarettes by 25 per pack, paid for by the tobacco
distributor. These monies will be allocated to four different
areas: 1) 45% Health care for people suffering from smoking
related illnesses; 2) 20% for health education of very young
children; 3) 5% research to cure lung cancer, heart disease and
any other tabacco related illnesses and, 4) 5% to public
resources to improve parks, protect fish and wildlife and fire
prevention efforts. The remainign 25% is unallocated and will
be allocated by the State Legislature to any one or all of the
above categories.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of La Quinta, does hereby support the California
Health Initiative'1 Proposition 99.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 4th day of October,
1988 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Hoyle
ABSENT: None
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WILLIAM R. HOYLE, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
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*SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA*ty Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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