HomeMy WebLinkAbout3278 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 3Z--7
A RESOLUTION encouraging Pasco citizens to become informed about
the effects of Initiatives 1100 and 1105, concerning the privatization of liquor
sales within the state of Washington.
WHEREAS, the state of Washington has long operated a monopolized liquor sales and
distribution system where cities, counties and the state receive revenues attributable to liquor
excise tax and profits; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 1100 and Initiative 1105, to be voted upon during the November
2, 2010 General Election, would each take the state out of the liquor sales/distribution business,
allowing the privatization of liquor sales and distribution throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 1100 would retain the liquor tax but eliminate the distribution of
liquor profits to state and local governments, resulting in a potential annual revenue loss to the
City of Pasco between $300,000 and $460,000 per year; and
WHEREAS, Initiative 1105 would eliminate the distribution of liquor profits and the
liquor excise tax, resulting in a potential annual revenue loss to the City of Pasco up to $735,000
per year; and
WHEREAS, liquor excise tax and profit distributions from the state contribute to the
delivery of municipal services to the citizens of Pasco; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON:
Section 1: That all citizens are encouraged to read and become familiar with the financial
and other effects of Initiatives 1100 and 1105, before casting their ballots in
the General Election of November 2, 2010.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 4th day of October 2010.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark, City Cre-rk Leland B. Kleff, City Aeorney