Dublin
We oppose the Dublin measure to expand its ULL. The opposition argument says it best:
Argument Against Measure _
Dublin Traffic Relief, Clean Air/Open Space Preservation Measure
Measure_ is deceptive. It claims to reduce traffic and preserve open space, but in reality it would increase traffic and reduce open space. It would allow giant distribution warehouses east of Fallon Road, huge truck traffic, and pollution. No Environmental Impact Report was prepared for voters to make an informed decision, inviting a lawsuit.
Measure_ overturns Dublin residents’ decision in 2014 to create an eastern Urban Limit Line to protect scenic Doolan Canyon from being developed. When developers tried to break the Urban Limit Line to allow 2,000 houses, Dublin voters rejected their initiative by 84%.
Our 2014 Urban Limit Line already allows the Dublin Blvd. extension to connect Dublin with Livermore, but it doesn’t allow major urban development in the scenic corridor. Now the city council wants a blank check to allow massive new development on that open space land. There is no plan, no environmental report, no actual agreement with the developer about costs. The only thing known for sure is that our eastern greenbelt will be lost. Currently, Dublin and Livermore will split the $55 million estimated cost of the roadway. If Measure _ passes, Livermore pays NOTHING. Dublin is responsible for all $55 million. That means massive development along the roadway. Proponents of Measure _ claim it will be good for the environment, but local environmental groups Save Mount Diablo, Audubon Society, California Native Plant Society East Bay Chapter, and others oppose Measure _ because it will actually:
- Reduce open space
- Destroy wildlife habitat
- Worsen traffic and congestion
- Block scenic views with giant warehouses
- Increase air pollution from cars and huge delivery trucks
- Significantly increase water consumption and sewage treatment loads
Asking Dubliners to break our Urban Limit Line, take on new financial risks, and lose more open space is wrong. Dublin deserves better. Vote No on Measure
Dave Bewley
Co-author, Dublin Open Space Initiative of 2014
Shirley Lewandowski
CEO, West Dublin Alliance
Seth Adams
Conservation Director, Save Mount Diablo
Marlene Massetti
Signature Collector, Dublin Open Space Initiative of 2014
Uday Meyyappan
Dublin Resident
Mayor
Dr. Sherry (Xin) Hu
Jean Josey
Shawn Costello
Thomas G Evans
City Council
District 1
Michael McCorriston
District 3
Razi Hasni
John Morada
Pleasanton
Mayor
Jack Balch
Karla Brown
City Council
District 2
Valerie Arkin
Craig Eicher
District 4
Matt Gaidos
Vivek Mohan
Livermore
City Council
Here is a candidate list (Mayor unopposed)
District 3
Steven Dunbar
David Farley
Jeff Kaskey
District 4
Thomas Soules
Kristie Wang