Yes on Measure F

Ballot Rebuttal

Rebuttal to the Argument Against Measure F

Measure F is supported by public safety officials, teachers, school trustees, current and former councilmembers, business people, farmers, planners, neighborhood leaders and sports enthusiasts.  Why?  Because it benefits Brentwood, now and into the future.

Opponents would have you believe that these leaders are easily fooled.  Hardly.  Brentwood has weathered the current downturn much better than its neighbors because of the knowledge, vision and hard work of many Measure F supporters.

However well-intentioned, opponents fundamentally misunderstand our proposal.  Passage of Measure F:

• CREATES BRENTWOOD’S OWN URBAN LIMIT LINE.  Currently, Concord, Richmond and San Ramon voters have more to say about planning around OUR border than we do.  Brentwood’s voters should decide, not outsiders.
• DOES NOT APPROVE 1,300 HOUSES which would overwhelm the current market.   It’s impossible for any initiative to do this.  Measure F provides zoning and Brentwood planning control.  Any development, if it ever occurs, would be many years away.
• WOULD BENEFIT LOCAL ROADS, not create alleged “gridlock”.   Fixing Balfour Road and American Avenue are essential.  New funding for the Bypass is included.    Also, environmental review is mandated.  Traffic, school, park and other impacts must be fully mitigated. 
• WOULD CREATE JOBS AND IMPROVE BRENTWOOD’S ECONOMY.  The additional jobs and investment are why business leaders strongly endorse Measure F.
• WOULD PROVIDE OUR POLICE WITH NEW CRIME FIGHTING TOOLS.  Public safety must remain Brentwood’s top priority.

Please read our initiative and make a fully informed decision.  We’re confident that you’ll agree that Yes on Measure F is the right vote for Brentwood.

Chris Becnel
City Councilmember

Brian Swisher
Former Mayor

Alta Ackerman
Summerset Resident

Leonard DelChiaro
Farmer/Businessman

Steve Barr
Trustee, Liberty Union High School District