Letters to the editor

The Salinas Californian
Posted on June 1, 2007

No on Measure A

Regarding the cartoon in the May 23 Opinion section:
REALTORS in Monterey and throughout California are united in opposition to Measure A because it threatens fundamental property rights and undermines sensible community planning. Measure A's ill-conceived provisions have potential statewide significance as a threat to private property rights.

As advocates for homeowners, we support intelligent planning. Measure A undermines community plans and threatens residents' property values and quality of life. Because of the draconian provisions of Measure A, it will have a devastating impact on many small landowners who won't be able to maintain or expand their businesses, provide housing for their adult children or provide for their own retirement years.

Those provisions threaten the Monterey County economy because of restrictions on businesses expanding or relocating in unincorporated areas.

REALTORS are sensitive to the needs of teachers, paramedics, police officers and other middle-income workers who cannot afford housing. A healthy economy directly impacts the ability of families to afford a home and become productive members of our society.
Measure A threatens to make the county's affordability crisis much worse. Vote "no" on Measure A.

Colleen Badagliacco, 2007 president
California Association of REALTORS