History of Measures

March 3, 2009, Special Municipal Election

Referendum against Ordinance 1812, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lodi Approving and Adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Lodi Community Improvement Project" (Measure W) [view text of Ordinance 1812]
FAILED

July 2, 2008 - Council adopts Ord. 1812 approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Lodi Community Improvement Project.

September 26, 2008 - Petition for the referendum against Ord. 1812 is filed in the City Clerk's Office.

October 15, 2008 - Council adopts Resolution 2008-203 certifying referendum petition against Ord. 1812 and Resolution 2008-204 placing the matter on the ballot for March 3, 2009, Special Municipal Election.

November 19, 2008 - Council adopts Resolution 2008-226 setting priorities for written arguments and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis and Resolution 2008-227 providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments.

Impartial Analysis AND Summary/Synopsis (as prepared by the City Attorney)
City's Tax Analysis AND San Joaquin County Auditor-Controller's Tax Analysis
Argument In Favor AND Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Argument Against AND Rebuttal to Argument Against
Spanish Translation
Sample Ballot

November 7, 2006 General Municipal Election

Fire and Facilities Sales Tax Initiative (Measure G) [view text of Measure]
FAILED

April 6, 2005 - The City Council adopted Resolution 2005-65 accepting the Certificate of Sufficiency of the petition for the “Fire & Facilities Sales Tax” initiative.

April 6, 2005 - The City Council adopted Resolution 2005-66 placing the measure on the ballot for the November 7, 2006, General Municipal Election.  

November 8, 2005 - Staff presented a fiscal impact study on the initiative, as was directed by Council on April 6, 2005.

June 7, 2006 - The City Council adopted Resolution 2006-111 establishing priorities and deadlines for filing arguments and rebuttal arguments.

Impartial Analysis of Measure G (as prepared by City Attorney)
Argument in Favor of Measure G
NOTE: No Argument Against Measure G was filed

Water Rate Reduction Initiative (Measure H) [view text of Measure]
FAILED

June 7, 2006 - The City Council adopted Resolution 2006-109 accepting the Certificate of Sufficiency of the petition for the "Water Rate Reduction" initiative.

June 7, 2006 - The City Council adopted Resolution 2006-110 placing the measure on the ballot for the November 7, 2006, General Municipal Election.

June 7, 2006 - The City Council adopted Resolution 2006-111 establishing priorities and deadlines for filing arguments and rebuttal arguments.

Impartial Analysis of Measure H (as prepared by City Attorney)
Argument In Favor of Measure H / Rebuttal to Argument In Favor of Measure H
Argument Against Measure H / Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure H

June 20, 2006 - Shirtsleeve Session "Background information regarding PCE/TCE water rate increase."

Low-Income Discounts on Water and Sewer Services (Measure J) [view text of Measure]
FAILED

September 15, 2004 - The City Council voted to submit the low-income discount program to the voters as a ballot measure at the next consolidated general election for affirmation purposes.

 

July 5, 2006 - The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-130 establishing low-income discounts for water and sewer services.

 

July 5, 2006 - The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-131 placing the measure on the ballot for the November 7, 2006, General Municipal Election.

 

July 19, 2006 - The City Council adopted Resolution 2006-138 establishing priorities and deadlines for filing arguments and rebuttal arguments.

Impartial Analysis of Measure J (as prepared by City Attorney)
Argument In Favor of Measure J / Rebuttal to Argument In Favor of Measure J
Argument Against Measure J / Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure J