This constitutional measure would make it more difficult for local governments to raise these revenues. Decrease spending for local public services. This measure would constrain local governments' ability to impose fees, assessments, and taxes. The measure would apply to all cities, counties, special districts, redevelopment agencies, and school districts in California. Fees Current Practice .
Local governments charge fees to pay for many services to their residents.
Some of these fees pay for services to property, such as garbage collection and sewer service. Local governments usually send monthly bills to property owners to collect these fees, although some fees are placed on the property tax bill. Local governments generally hold public hearings before creating or increasing such a fee, but do not hold elections on fees. Proposed Requirements for Property-Related Fees. No fee may be charged for fire, police, ambulance, library service, or any other service widely available to the public.