Fullerton's City Council is pushing to become a Charter City. This risky move threatens our accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. We must remain a General Law City to protect our community's interests.
Charter cities can operate with less state oversight and fewer transparency requirements. This means less public accountability for how your tax dollars are spent and fewer protections against corruption.
Charter cities can impose taxes and fees that general law cities cannot. This opens the door to utility taxes, parcel taxes, and other revenue measures that directly hit residents' wallets.
General law cities must follow state regulations that protect citizens' rights. Charter cities can bypass many of these protections, potentially weakening your legal recourse and civil rights.
Charter cities can modify public meeting requirements, comment periods, and notice provisions. This means fewer opportunities for residents to have their voices heard on important decisions affecting their neighborhoods.
Without state law constraints, city councils gain broader authority over municipal affairs. This concentration of power reduces checks and balances, potentially leading to decisions that favor special interests over residents.
General law cities must follow standardized state procedures for meetings, budgets, and decision-making. These requirements ensure transparency and give residents consistent access to government information.
General law cities have limited taxation authority, protecting residents from surprise tax increases and fees. The state legislature, not just city council, must approve major new tax powers.
State general law has been tested and refined over decades. It provides clear legal boundaries and protections that have stood the test of time and court challenges.
State law mandates specific public notice periods, hearing requirements, and comment opportunities. These can't be modified or eliminated by local politicians seeking to limit public input.
General law cities operate under the same framework, making regional cooperation easier and more effective. This benefits Fullerton through shared services and coordinated planning with neighboring cities.
City Council first proposed charter study despite no public demand
Residents packed council meetings to oppose charter city status
Council continues pushing charter despite public opposition
Charter could be finalized by 2026-2028 if not stopped now
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The City Council needs to hear from YOU. Don't let them push through this risky change without massive public input.
Call and email every council member. Tell them you oppose charter city status.
Show up to city council meetings. Public testimony is powerful when many residents participate.
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