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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
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31780 Railroad, Canyon Rd,
Canyon Lake, CA 92587
THE FRIDAY FLYER A-11
City answers questions
about Measure S
The Public Safety and Local
Control continuation Measure
S will appear on the Novem-
ber ballot. The City of Canyon
Lake has prepared the follow-
ing informational Frequently
Asked Questions about Mea-
sure S as part of its efforts to
keep residents informed. The
city does not advocate a yes or
no vote on this measure.
Q: What is The Public Safe-
ty and Local Control Continu-
ation Measure S?
Local Control Continuation
A: The Public Safety and
Measure S is the City’s UUT
Renewal Measure which was
unanimously placed on the
November ballot by the Can-
yon Lake City Council for
voter consideration. If renewed, the A: Yes. By law, no Measure S funding
Measure would continue existing, voter- can be taken by the state. All funds are
approved funding, without raising tax required to be spent on voter-approved
local uses.
rates, for essential public safety servic- Q: What does Measure S cost?
es, maintaining local control and keep-
ing City spending transparent. A: Measure S simply continues the
Q: Why was Measure S placed on the existing, voter-approved utility users tax
ballot? rate of 3.95 percent with no increase in
A: If renewed, Measure S would tax rate, so there is no increase in cost.
maintain funding for quality of life and Q: When is Measure S on the ballot?
essential public safety services includ- A: November 6, 2018.
ing life safety services, emergency re- Q: Why is Measure S on the ballot
sponse times, keeping the Canyon Lake now?
Fire Station open and preventing cuts A: Fiscal responsibility and proper
to firefighters, paramedics and sheriff’s planning. Placing it on the 2019 ballot
deputies. Existing, voter-approved fund- for voter consideration would require
ing helped to re-open (and now keeps a special election costing the taxpayers
open) the fire station that is vital to qual- additional money; waiting to place it
before the citizens with only one month
ity of life and safety. before it ends is not prudent. Putting it
Q: Is Measure S fiscally accountable?
A: Yes. Measure S will continue to before the citizens now, in 2018, is ef-
require independent annual audits that ficient and cost-effective.
keep City spending transparent and en- Q: How can I find out more factual
sure funds are spent effectively and ef- information about Measure S?
ficiently. A: For more information about Mea-
Q: Does Measure S maintain local sure S, visit the city’s website at cityof-
control? canyonlake.org/measure_s.
PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE
The annual Holiday Boutique at the senior center draws hundreds of locals in search of
unique holiday gifts and décor.
Crafters invited to
sign up for boutique
Local crafters are invited to partici- center.
pate in the 18th annual Canyon Lake Registration will be held on Mondays
Holiday Boutique on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 only. Registration dates are Sept. 10, 17,
at the senior center, 23307 Canyon Lake and 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Oct. 8
Dr. South. All items must be handmade. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7
Baked goods must be homemade.
This annual two-day event draws p.m. The final day to sign up is Oct. 15
hundreds of locals to the senior center in from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
search of holiday décor and gifts. Non-residents must call Kathy B. at
The vendor entry fee is $30 plus 15 951-805-3278 or Kathy S. at 562-619-
percent of sales donated to the senior 0679 for gate entry.