Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Grassroots Efforts Pay Off

A big hand to Hardy Miller and the No on R folks, who pointed out the key flaws in Measure R and helped voters see past its flowery ballot language. ... We hope to work with them in the future to advocate for a sensible new library (Lafayette's planned library is bigger, yet cheaper) without a multi-level garage. ...

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

We won! Thank you!

Despite heavy downtown spending, the ill-conceived plan to put a 300-plus space garage in Civic Park went down to a resounding defeat Tuesday night. ... Thanks to everyone who talked to their neighbors about this and who sent a clear message to City Hall that we're not going to sit by for their consultant-driven redevelopment schemes.

Thursday, November 03, 2005

Last-Minute Push - We Need YOU!

Victory is in site for our campaign to save Civic Park from the folly of a multi-story parking garage! Low turnout and a spill-over 'no' vote from many of Gov. Schwarzenegger's measures means 'no' to redevelopment plans for the park and traditional downtown. ... We urge you to vote 'No' on Measure R this Tuesday. ...