HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-64 Criminal Justice LevyRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE JACKSON COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEVY.
THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the citizens of Jackson county are committed to maintaining a safe community
for all residents of the Rogue Valley; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the safety of the community to ensure that the
Criminal Justice system is funded in order to maintain the quality of life that we enjoy; and
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice levy that will be on the ballot this November is essential to
maintaining and enhancing the current services that residents throughout the County rely on;
and
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice levy will provide for additional deputies so that the
department can use the 30 beds which are currently unused at the Talent work release center;
and
WHEREAS, the levy will also provide funds to the Sheriff, Juvenile, Correctional Services
(County probation) and the District Attorney Offices; and
WHEREAS, the Criminal Justice levy will be for five years and will cost a homeowner of a
$100,000 home no more than $57 per year; and
WHEREAS, if the Criminal Justice levy does not pass, the above-named County services
will be cut back due to the loss of timber-related funds which the County has previously
received from the federal government; and
WHEREAS, the levy will serve all members of the County since money is targeted to
County-wide services and not to rural patrol.
NOW. THEREFORE be it resolved that the City of Ashland supports the Jackson County
Criminal Justice Levy and encourages all our residents to also support this levy at the
election this November. Voting yes on the Jackson County Criminal Justice Levy will have a
measurable impact on providing adequate levels of support to the county government
departments who are responsible for our safety.
The foregoing resolution was READ and DULY ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Ashland on the 18th day of October, 1994.
Nan E. Fr~klin, City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this 19th day of October, 1994.
Catherine M. Golden, Mayor
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