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Proposition LL is a confusing and generic measure with a special focus on contracting. Proposition LL proponents have publicly acknowledged that there are no contracting abuses in Santa Monica local government. City contracting is handled by professional staff who use objective selection criteria supported by law. Campaign reform issues of significance to our community (i.e., developer contributions) have already been dealt with through local laws. Yet this Proposition's rules are proposed to become part of our City Charter - the city's constitution. In recent years a major community effort went into reviewing and updating the Charter to remove elements that would not stand up in the future. The "roots of reform" should be based on real democracy that includes participation of community members in the formulation of such measures. Real grassroots organization considers local ordinances and policies. Real grassroots democracy includes the people affected. We are Santa Monicans and we represent the wide political diversity of our community. No community members signed the proponent's arguments. Laws should have value and purpose; they should NOT be enacted to "test the water" at the expense of the local community. The Impartial Analysis of this Proposition states that "the cost of monitoring is unclear but would likely be substantial. This measure may be subject to a legal challenge." Don't be fooled. Vote NO on Proposition LL. Pam
O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tem
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