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Alameda
County LAFCo Fact and
F.A.Q.
Sheet
By Sal Tedesco
and Marty Hoag
In this new column, guest writers will present historical fact-based information for local voters to consider about the advantages of cityhood. This week's column will examine: 1) Observations about democracy; 2) Local vs.county government; and 3) The function and value of a locally elected city council. (more) CASTRO VALLEY CAN HANDLE
An independent study paid for by Alameda County reveals Castro Valley CAN afford to pay for police, planning and street services, PLUS contribute an additional $690,800 a year to the library fund AND provide a $610,000 a year "alimony" payment to the county without raising taxes or cutting services. Under state law, the County Local Agency Formation Commission (comprising two Supervisors, two Mayors, two Special District Members and one Public Citizen) MUST FIND incorporation affordable with no reduction in service levels before recommending it. New data added to Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis No developers behind incorporation effort -- Castro Valley open spaces WILL BE protected Any State budget changes will impact Castro Valley equally whether it remains unincorporated or becomes a city Community participation in incorporation has been strong and is growing Political candidates will represent the whole community
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  Citizens
for Castro Valley Inc. Citizens for Castro Valley Inc. (C4CV) is an ever-growing number of local friends and neighbors who feel the critical needs of their community might be best served if Castro Valley has its own form of government, and its future is determined through the democratic will of its citizens. At this time, C4CV is not advocating incorporation. Its goal is completion of a systematic, reasoned process to find out if incorporation is, in fact, the right thing to do for all concerned.
From 1985 to 1991 there was a major push for incorporation. Three different studies of Castro Valley cityhood were completed. None, however, went to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for approval. The first two studies were rejected by County officials. Then, in 1990 a group of citizens equally divided on the incorporation question performed a third study, this time at LAFCO’s request. (Summary of Fiscal FeasibilIty Findings) While all of the studies indicated that cityhood was highly feasible, the last effort concluded that incorporation may not be financially practical -- primarily due to the expense of maintaining a fire district.
The fire district issues no longer exists, because the fire district was reorganized and is now an countywide entity. There is now a very high likelihood that incorporation is both feasible and desirable. There is another extremely important change: County Supervisor Nate Miley has pledged his full support for funding and completion of a new feasibility study, and is making this one of his highest priorities.
Given the significant change in the outlook for incorporation, C4CV is working to help Castro Valley’s people find a strong collective voice. C4CV is also a resource for objective and non-partisan information -- so all the citizens of Castro Valley might come to their own reasoned and intelligent conclusions. In the coming weeks we will continue to add information of primary interest, including details on the definition and processes of feasibility studies and incorporation. The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) site covering all key issues will be updated as appropriate. If you desire more information about C4CV or wish to become a member click here (Membership Information) -- or if you have any questions or suggestions, click the E-mail button. And the Links button below will take you to relevant local government sites.
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