East Bay Times offers its choices for mayor and City Council, compares Menesini to a "wad of gum on the back of a shoe"; what to make of the latest round of mailers
On the subject of the the general plan which has been a road map for how the city develops The 1973 Plan is why the waterfront is parkland. Held off dense development on the balance of the waterfront. It’s value is immense. It preserved much of Martinez’s character. This is a perspective not to be over looked. Ted Radke had much to do this. And went from Martinez City Council to become a long time Director of East Bay Regional Parks. We are still benefiting from his efforts and those of the Martinez Citizens who shared those views. There is a phrase: Why is Martinez such a great place to live? …Because Martinez is a Park.
DeNova Homes, Inc flyer on Menesini is a pathetic attempt to scare us. Measure F - ".... barely receiving the votes necessary". What! Final count: Yes 68.77% - No 31.22%! In what galaxy is this considered barely! (Maybe DeNova and friends, hope it will go away and they can build, against the wishes of most Martinez residents). The City Council listened to the concerns of many residents, apparently asked for other residents' input (see attached) and supported what they considered the majority. Then it won in a landslide - not "barely". They did not "TRICK VOTERS". - they listened to the residents, as they should.
I read the note 3 in the flyer. It does acknowledge that they may have underestimated the cost, but they have explanations. Should they have put more time and thought into the proposed tax increase at the time of the election and inflation? Maybe they should have, but I don't think it would have been deal breaker for the residents if it was not much more than the flat rate proposed.
The mailer does state that the candidate, or his controlled committee, have not authorized the mailer - BUT I am sure Menesini has seen it. Has he spoken up about its dubious "facts", or fear tactics? Not that I have heard.
I find it a bit odd that Sean Trambley, the Chair of the Planning Commission, would put out a mailer highlighting the City's record of poor planning. Hasn't he played a role in that?
Mailers are mostly annoying to me, using up resources (wasting paper) and it seems only the companies who produce the actual mailer benefit from all the business. When I had my parrot, I looked forward to the mailers for easier clean-up from where he usually sat.
Having said that, they have their moments: I do look at who it’s paid by and if there is something they are saying that jumps out at me. Specific to Menesini’s, he does provide references to his claims regarding the cost of the Alhambra Highlands Open Space - I just haven’t looked into those yet. For Trambley, I thought it was a fresh approach “Made in 1973” and his point about the General Plan not being updated since then did give me something to look into and want to find out what Zorn’s plan for that is.
Thanks for the insight into the Contra Costa Times. When I did subscribe, I always found Daniel Borenstein’s articles informative.
Menesini is shameless and please please do not vote for him. Brianne Zorn has the vision to lead us forward. Tied for second for me are Mark Ross and Lara Delaney. A distant third would be Sean Trambley. Menesini and Ayers hopefully will get only double digit vote totals.
On the subject of the the general plan which has been a road map for how the city develops The 1973 Plan is why the waterfront is parkland. Held off dense development on the balance of the waterfront. It’s value is immense. It preserved much of Martinez’s character. This is a perspective not to be over looked. Ted Radke had much to do this. And went from Martinez City Council to become a long time Director of East Bay Regional Parks. We are still benefiting from his efforts and those of the Martinez Citizens who shared those views. There is a phrase: Why is Martinez such a great place to live? …Because Martinez is a Park.
DeNova Homes, Inc flyer on Menesini is a pathetic attempt to scare us. Measure F - ".... barely receiving the votes necessary". What! Final count: Yes 68.77% - No 31.22%! In what galaxy is this considered barely! (Maybe DeNova and friends, hope it will go away and they can build, against the wishes of most Martinez residents). The City Council listened to the concerns of many residents, apparently asked for other residents' input (see attached) and supported what they considered the majority. Then it won in a landslide - not "barely". They did not "TRICK VOTERS". - they listened to the residents, as they should.
I read the note 3 in the flyer. It does acknowledge that they may have underestimated the cost, but they have explanations. Should they have put more time and thought into the proposed tax increase at the time of the election and inflation? Maybe they should have, but I don't think it would have been deal breaker for the residents if it was not much more than the flat rate proposed.
The mailer does state that the candidate, or his controlled committee, have not authorized the mailer - BUT I am sure Menesini has seen it. Has he spoken up about its dubious "facts", or fear tactics? Not that I have heard.
Pathetic!
https://www.alhambrahillsopenspace.org/
I find it a bit odd that Sean Trambley, the Chair of the Planning Commission, would put out a mailer highlighting the City's record of poor planning. Hasn't he played a role in that?
Brianne Zorn’s mailer is the kind of mailer you’d be proud to receive from your mayor. It’s positive, informative, and shows off Martinez scenery!
Mailers are mostly annoying to me, using up resources (wasting paper) and it seems only the companies who produce the actual mailer benefit from all the business. When I had my parrot, I looked forward to the mailers for easier clean-up from where he usually sat.
Having said that, they have their moments: I do look at who it’s paid by and if there is something they are saying that jumps out at me. Specific to Menesini’s, he does provide references to his claims regarding the cost of the Alhambra Highlands Open Space - I just haven’t looked into those yet. For Trambley, I thought it was a fresh approach “Made in 1973” and his point about the General Plan not being updated since then did give me something to look into and want to find out what Zorn’s plan for that is.
Thanks for the insight into the Contra Costa Times. When I did subscribe, I always found Daniel Borenstein’s articles informative.
Menesini is shameless and please please do not vote for him. Brianne Zorn has the vision to lead us forward. Tied for second for me are Mark Ross and Lara Delaney. A distant third would be Sean Trambley. Menesini and Ayers hopefully will get only double digit vote totals.