Letters to the editor

The Salinas Californian
Posted on May 18, 2007

No on Measure A

Measure A will limit agriculture's ability to improve existing business and respond to community needs.

Agricultural businesses need to comply with up-and-coming legislative demands that affect Monterey County's ability to market and sell its crops and livestock. Measure A forbids construction of any structure that may be mandated by the federal or state governments in regard to spinach inspection - unless it is voted on by all of Monterey County. The Wine Corridor, omitted in Measure A, will bring more economic stability to the Salinas Valley and capitalize on the traffic that travels Highway 101.

Many of those travelers are on the way to San Luis Obispo County to visit wine businesses, buy products, eat at the restaurants and stay at the hotels. All Monterey County gets is wear and tear on our highways.

Why would Monterey County pass up an opportunity to obtain more business, employment and improve the economic viability of Salinas Valley agriculture?

Measure A eliminates agricultural business and economic growth. A strong and healthy agricultural economy does not equal more housing in the rural areas. It does equal more tax revenue, jobs and a stronger economy, especially in the Salinas Valley.
Vote "no" on Measure A. It's bad for business and bad for south Monterey County.

Board of Directors
King City Chamber of Commerce