What People Are Saying About Proposition S

“Proposition S (S for Safety) is vital for ensuring we continue our work to suppress crime in Los Angeles. If Proposition S does not pass, we may be required to make substantial cuts in our vital public safety budgets, not only for the police department but for our firefighters and paramedics as well.”

- Police Chief William Bratton *


“Proposition S is vital for emergency response, and will ensure that we have the firefighters and paramedics to handle 911 calls quickly.”

- Fire Chief Douglas Barry *


“Proposition S benefits kids. Funds from the current tax pay for children’s play areas, swimming pools and recreation centers. The funds from Proposition S will also help keep 25 child care centers and 15 after school programs open.”

- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
City of Los Angeles


“Proposition S makes sound fiscal sense. Proposition S cuts the telephone tax rate and prevents the politicians from raising it without voter approval. It requires annual independent audits to protect the taxpayer.”

- Richard Riordan
Former Mayor, City of Los Angeles
 

 

*Titles for identification purposes only.