Argument in Favor of Measure Q - Marina Shores Village Measure on the November 2, 2004 Ballot

Measure Q ensures that a currently developed, under-utilized industrial site east of Highway 101 can be transformed into a well-planned, environmentally sensitive new community of residential housing, neighborhood-serving businesses, marinas, public parks and open space.

For nearly four years the Redwood City Council, Planning Commission and public have thoroughly studied Marina Shores Village. After numerous public hearings and presentations, the City has reshaped and reduced the project, and has ordered over 250 public benefits and mitigations.

Measure Q will result in benefits and improvements to enhance the quality of life in Redwood City-- at no cost to us! These include:

• 6.8 acres of new public parks and open space.
• $10 million for traffic improvements that provide alternatives to local streets and highways.
• New public waterfront access and walkways, public trails, open space and bay wetlands.
• New affordable housing for teachers, firefighters, nurses, civic workers, police officers and others.
• Over $6 million in fees to local Redwood City public schools.
• $10 million to build new water delivery systems to help Redwood City protect our water supply.

Measure Q will generate over $2 million in new tax revenue for Redwood City and over $1 billion in private investment and associated job creation. Our City will be better able to provide essential public services without raising taxes. These new funds will assist in protecting neighborhood services such as libraries, public safety, senior programs, parks and street repairs.

Marina Shores Village has won the support of the Redwood City Chamber of Commerce, Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County, and was approved unanimously by the Redwood City Council.

Please join us and hundreds of Redwood City residents including seniors, environmentalists, firefighters, teachers, nurses, police officers and business owners in voting YES on Measure Q for Redwood City’s future!

Signed by:

Anna G. Eshoo
Member, United States Congress

Jeff Ira
Mayor, City of Redwood City

Maria-Diaz Slocum
Redwood City Elementary School District Trustee

Adrian Anderson
President, Redwood City Firefighters

Larry Buckmaster
President, Redwood City/San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce