The following is a message that Mike McMahon sent out via email this morning:
After sitting through a two hour presentation from City and AUSD staff on Measure B, I am prepared to take a position on Measure B. My primary focus is overseeing of the schools and as such I will not tread into City Council's arena of responsibility. One of the main factors that makes Alameda desirable is our very good schools and I am committed to maintaining that reputation.
I believe the overall benefits of choosing to develop Alameda Point using the existing framework presented by Suncal is better than the alternative of another sixteen years of doing nothing but plan to plan. The vision for the Alameda Point development will provide for a vital community that will serve the needs of children, adults and seniors. While there are no guarantees in Measure B, I am confident that AUSD is in a strong position to negotiate a mitigation agreement that will serve Alameda Point and the West End residents. Suncal has vested interest to insure that schools are fully integrated into the development and we will be able to work with them to achieve a solution that meets the needs of future Alameda children.
I realize this issue is bigger than the schools, so if you need more information please attend the League of Women Voters Pros and Con's Forum on January 7, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Main library. If you can not attend, they have a updated link to their analysis of the measure.
http://alameda.ca.lwvnet.org/files/measurebcorrected.pdf
