The University District Organization (UDO) has prepared a four-page analysis of the impact of the proposed city income tax increase on the neighborhoods of the University District.

The analysis suggests that if the increase is not approved by voters, among the likely effects will be:

• Curtailment of some public safety programs, including the closing of the Community Crime Patrol.
• An increase in litter and illegal dumping, particularly in the alleys of the University District, as the city ends its bulk refuse collection service.
• Less vigorous enforcement of housing codes due to fewer code enforcement officers.

UDO posted the analysis on its website at http://www.universitydistrict.org/pdfs/tax.pdf.  UDO also is distributing the analysis to residents, property owners and other stakeholders in the University District.

Founded in 1971, UDO is a non-profit, non-partisan civic organization which provides a variety of neighborhood services in the University District, including planning, management, promotion, communications, and civic engagement.