Rebuttal to Argument Against
F~TJTfAL TO ARGUMEI\1T AGAINST MEASURE T
Voce YES on Measure T.
The opponents of this measure would rather sacrifice BlaCk~ Farm to development than
pay 8¢ a day to preserve it for open space. Purchase by the CIty is the only alternative to
prevent more traffic congestion and density.
Don't believe the "high taxe." rhetoric of the opponents. In 1989, Cupertino property
taxes were actually reduced whc~ Memorial Park and CitY Hall bonds were retired early.
Even with the passage of Measun' T, the total City taxes paid by the average homeowner
will remain the lowest in the County.
The opponents argue that Mearure T will hurt business, but would the Chamber of
Commerce have endorsed it if that were true? In fact, corporations and businesses support
Measure T, along with environmental advocates, youth sports organizations and thë City
Council.
Why do these groups support the passage of Musure T? Because preserving open space,
saving our City's heritage and preventing additional ttaffic congestion and density make
sense for Cupertino. A utility tax that is lower than that of many neighboring cities Is the
most equitable way to save Blackberry Farm and the Fremont Older Elemcntaly School site
forever. And remember -- seniors (age 65) are exempt from this tax.
The alternative to Measure T is the loss of Blackberry Farm to development and more
traffic on our streets.
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