A yes vote on Measure A will give the city much-needed funds to repair our potholes, pave streets and repair our sidewalks and curbs.
A yes will allow our city to maintain our urban forests and plant much-needed trees, important for the health of all and adding beauty to our city.
A yes will restore the funds that the Parks and Recreation and Community Service departments so desperately need. We cannot allow our children or anyone else to play in parks that are not properly maintained. Cleanliness and safety are priceless at our special gems, our city parks.
A yes will help to reduce pollution on the beaches that we all love and cherish.
A yes will bring back Fire Engine 10. This engine allows the first responders to reach many of our citizens and visitors in a very timely manner. The critical five-minute response time will save lives.
A yes will allow us to keep the Wright Library open for the next four years while a permanent solution is sought regarding this much loved and used facility.
A yes will bring much-needed funding to our public safety organizations, both fire and police. This will allow both organizations to continue to hire top quality personnel as need. The police can reinstate the downtown patrol to provide much-needed safety to all those visiting, eating and shopping downtown.
It is important to note that the spending plan does not provide for increases in employee compensation!
If you shop in our neighboring cities you already pay this small increase.
The state cannot take away, borrow or raid this money from us.
Let's all keep Ventura moving forward in a positive way by voting yes on Measure A on Tuesday!
-- Sharon Troll, Ventura