click
here for information on
the City of San Jose Parkland Dedication Ordinance
Park Fund Reconciliation Report,
and the "Citizens for A Livable San
Jose" (CalSJ) website
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We WON!
the Park Charter Fund is
renewed for another 12 years!
over 70% voted YES on Parks!
Thank you!
Santa Clara County Park Charter Fund Fact Sheet
Endorsed by the San Jose Mercury News
(click here for the Editorial)
Information provided by Yes on Parks! Photo: Almaden Quicksilver County Park
What is the Santa Clara County Park Charter?
The Park Charter is
not a new or additional tax. It
is a small set-aside of existing property taxes that is devoted to the management
and expansion of the Santa Clara County Park system. The fund has been the primary source of
funding for County Parks since 1972 and was last renewed by over 80% of the
voters. The current set-aside
equates to less than 1% of the County’s total budget.
Why
is our Santa Clara County Park Charter needed?
In the next 20
years, the County is projected to grow by another 400,000 residents to a
population of over 2 million. The
Park Charter is vital to:
- Protect
watersheds and natural areas of
outstanding scenic quality
- Assure
that the current and future community needs are met
- Contribute
to the “quality of life” for County residents
How
do we benefit from the Park Charter?
The Park Charter
provides stable revenue for your County Parks system, which includes over 260
miles of trails, 10 reservoirs, and almost 45,000 acres in 28 regional parks -
such as: Hellyer, Rancho San Antonio, Ed
Levin, Los Gatos Creek, Almaden Quicksilver, Mt. Madonna, Anderson Reservoir,
the newly enlarged Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch, and the ever-popular Vasona
Lake. In a variety of urban and hillside settings, Santa Clara County Parks
offers affordable water- and land-based recreational activities for all age
groups and interests. To learn more
about Santa Clara County Parks, which is celebrating 50 years in service,
go to www.parkhere.org.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW!!!
Send a resolution
of support to extend the Park Charter for another 12-years to protect, preserve
and enhance our precious County Parks.
Click here to make a donation
ENDORSE THE JUNE 2006 PRIMARY FOR
THE PARK CHARTER - VOTE YES ON PARKS!
URGENT
– HELP NOW!!!
The “Yes On Parks!” Committee urges you to help support and promote the
renewal of the Park Charter:
Check
out www.YesOnParks.com or call Garnetta at (408) 371-9210 for more
information, or write to:
Garnetta Annable (Chair), “Yes On Parks!”,
1922 The Alameda, Suite 213, San Jose CA 95126
Click
here to download this fact-sheet as a Word
document for easier printing
New: a
Press Release from
Yes On Parks!
Sample Resolution of Endorsement for Organizations
and Petition for Individual Supporters
Ballot wording and Complete Measure wording,
and contact info for the County Board of Supervisors
Feel free to contact us at info@YesOnParks.com with any questions or
comments.
LLA 6/17/06