2020-07-15 City Council Item No. 12.1 Public Comment - Klein Attachment Regular MEETING - Additional Meeting MaterialsJuly 15, 2020
Agenda Item #12.1
Recently, much debate has centered on whether or not to place a Measure DD
Affirmation on the ballot. Essentially, an affirmation measure is the City’s message
to the voters.
However, I’ve become aware of discussion amongst influential individuals; and
one or more councilmembers has focused on the reliance of the voters to determine
the fate of Measure DD; thereby foregoing an affirmation measure.
City Council didn’t “leave it to the voters” when appointing Mayor Zimmerman;
City Council didn’t “leave it to the voters” when establishing Menifee PD;
City Council didn’t “leave it to the voters” when it recently approved CIP projects.
No, you acted responsibly; in the best interest of Menifee!
Not only in the best interest of Menifee voters; but City Employees; Business
Owners, including General Contractors; Stakeholders and thousands of college
students.
Non-resident employees that dedicate themselves daily to the betterment of
Menifee. It’s residents’ quality of life!
Business owners that provide jobs, and goods & services residents’ desire
and have come to expect.
Stakeholders that have more invested in Menifee than most, if not all
residents. Stakeholders that some rely upon to finance campaigns and/or
special interest groups and non-profits.
College students that rely on you to carry their vision of a well-balanced
community.
All of these people in addition to “the voters” rely upon you to not only be elected
representatives, but to act as leaders; to make difficult and challenging decisions
that influence and affect Menifee’s quality of life. In consideration of this, I
encourage you to affirmatively vote Staff recommendation.
Too much is at stake to “leave it to the voters” without providing an affirmation
message!