WILDOMAR PARKS POLL: Will You Pay $28 A Year To Fund City Parks?

On November 6, Wildomar voters will decide whether they want to pay an annual $28 special tax to fund their city parks.

The ballot initiative called Measure Z will be put to voters on Election Day, and if it does not pass by a two-third's majority the city contends there is not enough money in its budget to keep the parks open.

In 2011, a similar initiative --

Attached are the arguments for and against Measure Z. These arguments will be published verbatim in voter materials.

Also attached is an impartial analysis of Measure Z as drafted by Wildomar City Attorney Thomas Jex.

To read all three documents, click on the attached PDFs.

The following is the final language of Measure Z. Voters will be asked to vote Yes or No to show their support for or against:

Measure to Save Wildomar Community Parks.

To reopen closed community parks, prevent closure

of Marna O'Brien Park (the last open City park),

restore funding for recreational services/community

events, maintain safe playground equipment, clean

public restrooms, sports fields, and youth/children's

recreation/after-school programs, restore park

security patrols/safety lighting, and remove graffiti;

shall the City of Wildomar levy $28/parcel annually,

with required independent financial audits, and

requiring that all funds are used locally?