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May 22, 2004

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rich grogan

Could it be that this is one of the "sacred cows" they want to protect? I am not really clear how Prop "A" is written or what the money can be spent on. As I was typing this a thought came to mind, is Prop "A" money a random fund or are there specific things the $$$$ needs to be spend on. If is can be used as a sluch fund, the voters might not be in favor to give a blank check to the governing body to do with as they wish. Just a thought!

Michael Barber

"Measure A" money and other similar transportation sales taxes have historically been used for "Capital" Improvement projects (many counties in California have them). And yes, generally the money is allocated to special projects. Many of the improvements on the CalTrain line (grade separations in particular) were paid by Measure A. The money ganted to the cities has historically been given for road resurfacing (a small % of the total raised). Knowing the Burlingame general fund can barely cover 50% of the road resurfacing needs in the city, it is no wonder "The City" is not interested in using the money for crossing guards. Can they do it? Probably. But as much as I want to find money for the crossing guards, I am not sure this is the right place to look for it. Measure A is up for renewal in November, and I do not believe it is polling so well, so Mike Nevin and others are seeking support for the renewal in any way they can.

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