We are residents concerned with the financial direction being taken by the CIty of Palm Springs.
We oppose Measure J on the November ballot because the one percent (1%) sales tax hike proposal represents inadequate planning and suffers from a lack of meaningful community benefit.
The planned $43 million gift of public funds to developer John Wessman is a misuse of taxpayer funds. And, by asking for a tax increase with no firm plans on how the remainder of the money will be spent, it is obvious the City of Palm Springs has placed the cart before the horse.
Measure J deserves to be defeated because:
- it is all about John Wessman and his quest for $43 million in taxpayer funds;
- taxpayers will bear the burden of paying it off for the next 25 years;
- taxpayer funds should not be used to enrich anyone;
- funds badly needed for infratructure and other public concerns will be cut in half;
- John Wessman is the only developer receiving free city streets, free restroom facilities on his property, free exemption from parking facilities, and free or reduced costs for city services.
Help prevent a huge waste of taxpayer funds. Vote NO on Measure J on November 8.
