Jurupa Valley Legislative Priorities

Improvement of local law enforcement, fire suppression and prevention, mitigation of hazardous materials, rescue and emergency medical services, and disaster preparedness.
Legislation that, and pursuance of funding that, assists local law enforcement in reducing drug, burglary, domestic violence, and assault crimes.
Protection of children from tobacco, alcohol and drug use, and support-related prevention and intervention programs.
Improvement of vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian safety with emphasis on reducing the operation of motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Increase of funding for disaster preparedness, prevention response, and recovery for all hazards.
Legislation that strengthens local authority to regulate businesses that facilitate illegal human trafficking, gambling, prostitution, etc.

Legislation that limits law enforcement's ability to responsibly protect the residents and businesses of Jurupa Valley.

Pursuance of funding that specifically benefits Jurupa Valley’s transportation and public works projects.
Protection of local authority to maintain and manage the public right-of-way and receive compensation for its use.
Protection of dedicated transportation-related tax revenue sources and support increased funding for local transportation programs and facilities.
Funding for local roadway and easement maintenance with emphasis on funding for illegal dumping and abandonment of unsecured property.

Restriction of local authority to zone and plan for the locally prioritized infrastructure.

Protection of local control of revenue and resources.
Funding for regionally significant transit corridors that impact local highways and streets.
Preservation and enhancement of local ability to increase and use tax revenue.

Legislation that increases local dependence on the State for financial stability and policy direction.
Modification to local revenue allocations without the participation and approval of locally elected public officials.
Unfunded mandates which unfairly burden cities without full restitution.

Legislation that strengthens local control and decision-making on land use and zoning.
Reformation of housing element law that provides clear processes and flexibility to accommodate regional cooperation. Establishment of realistic housing goals and performance standards.
Economic development initiatives that improve California’s business climate and competitiveness.
Tools and incentives that address the workforce development equity and job retention issue facing the Inland Empire.
Legislation that increases financial assistance to local governments, non-profit housing organizations and public/private partnerships to provide affordable, transitional, supported, and emergency housing to seniors and people with special needs, including people who are homeless or are at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Legislation that provides funding and resources to prevent homelessness and that supports people who are experiencing homelessness.

Legislation that limits local authority to provide a transparent development process and adequately mitigate environmental impacts to the community.

Develop a pilot program that would allow for stationary cameras to enforce illegal truck traffic in residential neighborhoods. Modeled after the successful Maryland legislation (Senate Bill 41) and program currently in place.

Would require any person, including state agencies, transporting or storing hazardous materials, of a substantial quantity, anywhere in California, to notify the local city and/or county legislative body.

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