HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1933-347 RESOLUTION NO. $
REQUESTED BY - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA MUNICIPALITIES
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WHEREAS, it has come to our attention that certain Federal
Agencies; adntertip�late'.submitting to Congress certain am.endme
the Revenue Act of 1932, 'which amendments will, in our ;��x`�` 1 r '•s,a?t
in a. tax burden upon States, State Agencies and/or 03.
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WHEREAS, we are of the opinion that any tax . - d by g ,' �•`
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Congress which results in the imposition of any burderwS,t''a'tes ,
State Agencies and/or publicly owned utilities >is contrary to public
policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE .IT RESOLVED that we, the City Council of
• the City of 014.1,4 'l , State of California, protest
any Federal taxation whi-ch imposes , cr may be interpreted to impose,
a burden. upon States, State Agencies and/or publicly owned utilities .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we recommend the adoption of the
following amendments to the Revenue Act of 1932 .
1. In the enforcement of the Revenue Act of 1932 the
• Federal Government shall not impose an obligation
upon any State or territory cr political subdi- .
Vision thereof, or the District of Columbia, or
on the officers or employees of the aforesaid.
2. The term 'political subdivision' includes any
, ` district created under the laws of a State or
territory for the purpose of constructing or oper-
ating any public utility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Senators Johnson and Shortris ge
and Representatives
• > Qf the 29th • Congressional District Of California, be and
(hp .&) ( they are) hereby urged to assist in protesting any such tax
and to submit the above amendments to their respective bodies for
iasiiediate passage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that accredited representatives from
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the cities of Safi Francisco, Los Angelus and the East Bay Municipal
Utility District be and they are hereby authorized and requested, in.
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CaNNthe name of the City of N to protest any such tax.
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