SCA 3 could be amended to ensure that expenditure plans are drafted in every county prior to the election. As taxpayers, we deserve to know precisely where the funds will go - and we should have a say in the creation of the expenditure plan. Our voices will be heard more clearly before the vote then afterwards. Numerous citizens and business groups have already endorsed SCA 3, including the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group. Projects are delivered on time.
Citizens have tremendous input.
Local elected officials are more easily held accountable. And equally important, it has balanced the power between elected officials and private citizens. Let's not kill accountability. By passing SCA 3, the Legislature will allow California voters the chance to choose. Let's not kill accountability.