Letters to the editor

The Salinas Californian
Posted on May 5, 2007

Vote 'no' on Measure A


As a 39-year resident of this fair county, I would say our elected officials, county planners, city planners, developers and environmental groups have battled successfully or unsuccessfully, depending on which side you are on, collectively have kept this county as a very fair place to live.

Controversy over the next general plan is eliminated by understanding the difference between those who formulated the plans.

The Community General Plan Initiative was developed by two attorneys behind closed doors and was never submitted for an EIR review. It is ironic that LandWatch and friends sue over EIRs.

The General Plan Update 4, approved by the Board of Supervisors, had input from farmers, unions, Realtors, business members, chambers of commerce, the tourist industry, hotel workers, transportation, vineyards and employers. GPU4 had four EIR reviews. GPU4 is likely to continue the good work of past general plans.

Keep the planning system intact.

Vote "no" on Measure A.

Linda Dorris
Monterey