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CityCouncil | 2010-05-04 | 6 | more than $280,000. The City Clerk stated an all mail ballot would cost less because poll workers would not be needed. In response to Vice Mayor deHaan's inquiry, the City Clerk stated in the past, cost estimates have been $1.50 for an all mail ballot; a consolidated election can run anywhere in the gamete of $0.75 to $1.50 per voter. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Mr. Knox White's understanding is that an all mail ballot is less expensive than a special election, to which Mr. Knox White responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired when Measure A sunsets, to which Mr. Knox White responded in two years. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired when Measure H sunsets, to which Mr. Knox White responded in two years. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what would be the immediate shortfall [to the School District], to which Mr. Knox White responded $7 million. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the community is concerned that the City has a ballot measure every three to four years; inquired whether Measure E would be a cure all. Mr. Knox White responded the School District went through great lengths to put something on the ballot that would cover needs for the next eight years. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he feels erosion will occur quicker. Mr. Knox White stated the economy could recover and some past historical problems could be offset. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the flatness in the budget might last another three to five years. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the $120 tax would go away, to which Mr. Knox White responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson stated the new [commercial] tax would be $0.13 per square foot; all commercial property tax would be reduced; there is no cure all; people running the State are devastating local government, school districts, and County government; the School District is not at fault; consolidating schools would not be enough to balance the budget. Councilmember Gilmore moved adoption of the resolution, with the realization that the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 May 4, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-05-04.pdf |