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Newspaper
Village Life
Location
Placerville, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2016
Page
4
Measure E would curb supervisor discretion by removing the LOS F vote option and requiring countywide voter approval for certain road operations. It limits using taxpayer money for road work tied to new development and continues state and federal funding options. The measure revisits a 2008 amendment on TIM fee spending.
Arguments for Measure E claim it protects rural life by restricting growth and keeping TIM fees within zones, while opponents warn it could slow housing and job growth. County Counsel notes short term construction job losses. supporters cite residents and local groups against developers like Parker Development Co. Measures E and G are highlighted on the Elections website with updated analyses.
Sources say a professional election firm was paid about 15000 dollars for the election but the contract is canceled and a new bid will be issued. Homeowners debate whether incumbent Dean Getz should stay or whether Don Sacco and George Triano win.
Measure 6 would amend land use designations to match existing zoning and require future decisions to follow a land use compatibility matrix. County Counsel warns of shifting control away from the Board to the Agricultural Commission, with supporters claiming protection of jobs, forests, and agriculture and opponents fearing housing, water, and road impacts in rural El Dorado County. Proponents cite published Elections Department notes. opponents warn of development pressure, loss of farmland, and higher costs.
The speaker cites time constraints as the real problem keeping citizens from digging into issues while noting developers and special interests fund staff to attend meetings and amplify their voices. County site hosts Measure 6 analyses from 2014 and updated versions from last March.
Financial filings show Save Our County PAC Yes on Measures E and G with just under 2000 in contributions since January 1, averaging about 100 each, plus larger gifts. No on E and G committee Funded by Parker Development and Serrano Associates has raised nearly 500000, mostly loans, with 25000 from Kevin Nagle and 10000 from Doug Veerkamp Engineering.
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