The budget proposal would provide direct funding for one-time grants to cities, counties and special districts for local and regional parks basic needs. The funding would be one-time only and would be allocated on a per capita basis to local jurisdictions throughout the State of California. The proposed funding would be available to local jurisdictions for maintenance, restoration and expansion of local or regional parks.
Local parks play an important role in the quality of life for all California residents.
Unfortunately, our local parks systems have been struggling since the early 1990 s when the State of California transferred property taxes from local governments. If necessary, he will introduce an amendment on the Assembly floor.