Proposed new language

I just got a copy of the language that John Fasana and others want to add to the proposal. It looks like they want to put this language in and get the measure passed today.

It could work.... the language is fairly vague. It gives the board more power to change the project list passed by the sales tax down the line. It also mandates that the agency distribute funds to various sub-regions, including the San Gabriel Valley, based on the population in each region. There are no specific figures or formulas included though.

The motion will be introduced by Fasana, Lowenthal, and Najarian, so it looks like I was correct in believing Najarian would be opposed to the measure as it is. Antonovich and Molina have already clearly said at the meeting they want this language in the measure.

One more vote beyond that, and they have enough votes to stall the ballot measure.

(If you just stepped in, I am blogging from today's MTA meeting on the half cent sales tax measure)