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PAGE 4-The In endent,NOV ER 1, 2008 <br /> - <br /> Skyline At Stake . . <br /> Measure PP, on the ballot as the result of a citizens' <br /> initiative signed by more than 5000 voters, places the <br /> fate of Pleasanton's southeastern skyline in the hands of <br /> the electorate. <br /> The measure — which will take effect immediately if <br /> it passes — will ban new homes on hilltops and higher <br /> slopes..Perhaps more importantly it will signal to the <br /> city's decision-makers, that the community wants this <br /> range.of hills saved from_urbanization, much like • <br /> Pleasanton Ridge on the west. <br /> Also On the ballot is Measure QQ. It calls for.a <br /> -planning process leading to the adoption of a hillside <br /> ordinance. The process could take several years to <br /> -complete and would be advisory in nature. The City <br /> Council would have no legal obligation to adopt the <br /> recommendations. <br /> There is no substantive reason for Measure QQ to be i <br /> on the ballot. The. Pleasanton General Plan already <br /> permits the City Council to undertake this kind of <br /> process. <br /> In other words, QQ is a total sham. It was put on the <br /> ballot in a 3-2 City Council vote, its real purpose to <br /> muddle the voters and subvert the citizen initiative. <br /> Mayor Jennifer Hosternian spearheaded it, betraying <br /> her constituents in doing so. <br /> Steve Brozosky, challenging Hosterman for mayor, <br /> staunchly backs Measure PP and .opposes QQ. <br /> Councilmembers Matt Sullivan and Cindy McGovern <br /> stand the same. McGovern has been especially active on <br /> this issue, writing the ballot arguments for PP and <br /> against QQ. Jerry Pentin, the lone challenger in the <br /> council race, opposes the citizen initiative, PP, and <br /> supports QQ. <br /> The preservation of the "southeastern hills, combined <br /> with the lands of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park on the <br /> west, would create a beautiful greenbelt encircling <br /> Pleasanton in perpetuity. What a glorious gift to leave <br /> future generations! <br /> Pleasanton citizens,: vote "yes" on the citizens' <br /> initiative, Measure PP; "no" on that phony Measure QQ. <br /> We urge your votes also go to the three candidates <br /> who support PP and oppose. QQ: Steve Brozosky for <br /> mayor and Cindy McGovern and _M att Sullivan for <br /> reelection to-the council. <br /> Protect Pleasanton <br /> --pp - <br /> -- -yEson <br /> Save Pleasanton Hills <br /> • <br /> on - <br /> Endorsed by The_Valley Times,__ <br /> The Independent, and The Herald <br /> newspapers <br />