San Luis Obispo, Calif., Joins Suit to Stop State from Snatching Local Funds.

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News | Date: April 13, 2004 | Copyright information

By Julie Lynem, The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, Calif. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Apr. 13--In what city officials say is an unusual move, San Luis Obispo has joined 40 other California communities in a lawsuit to prevent the state from snatching millions of dollars from local budgets.

The City Council is backing a legal challenge to a complex funding scheme, known as the "triple flip,'' which would take about $3 million annually from the city and possibly lead to a reduction in essential services -- fire protection, street maintenance, police and emergency ...

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