Voters have less than 60 days to become educated about Measure
G, the controversial ballot-box initiative financed and drafted by
out-of-town environmentalists and fast-tracked into law by
Supervisors on April Fools Day of last year.
Voters have less than 60 days to become educated about Measure G, the controversial ballot-box initiative financed and drafted by out-of-town environmentalists and fast-tracked into law by Supervisors on April Fools Day of last year.
I personally oppose Measure G because it addresses a problem that doesn’t exist within the jurisdiction of San Benito County – rampant growth. It panders to the fear of sprawl and points to the failings of Hollister’s growth problem under a previous administration to justify its own flawed policy.
Measure G hurts farmers and ranchers, the local economy and ultimately the county tax base. It hurts migrant workers because there will be fewer agricultural jobs and fewer government services that support the working poor. It hurts the education system by diminishing revenue to our schools. It sends a strong anti-commerce message to the business community and discourages the development of new industries and badly needed new local jobs.
The Board of Supervisors directed county staff to analyze the measure in just 45 days. The result was a poorly prepared staff report that failed to address economic impacts because of a lack of critical and empirical economic data.
Measure G is a sham that will harm our quality of life in San Benito County.
Vote No on Measure G and against the incumbent supervisors who supported this fiscal disaster.
Mike Smith,
Hollister
