Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure DRebuttal to the Argument Against Measure D
Unfortunately, the signers of the Argument Against Measure D are asking you to accept their
"OPINIONS" instead of proven FACTS.
We represent thousands of Cupertino community members who signed the petition qualifying
Measure D for the ballot. Measure D supporters are as diverse as Cupertino itself, and we are
united by our belief that Measure D is the best opportunity in a generation to revitalize Vallco
and produce tremendous community benefits for our city's residents.
Please look past opponents' unfounded opinions and consider the facts:
A green plan for the community. By describing the plan as a "concrete jungle" the opposing
authors show their preference for bias over facts. The reality is that Measure D's mixed -use
plan to revitalize Vallco mandates a 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area, creating an
innovative and exciting place for residents to work, live, play and learn.
No viable alternatives. When it comes to the future of Vallco, voting No on Measure D will NOT
"allow sustainable alternatives to be considered". Independent economic experts have
concluded a balanced mixed -use plan like Measure D is the only viable strategy for success.
With 30 years of history as proof, there simply aren't any sustainable retail -only alternatives.
Community benefits are legally guaranteed. Read the ballot question for yourself: the
community benefits are legally binding if Measure D passes. This means $10s of millions for
schools, transportation improvements, recycled water, badly -needed senior housing and open
space will be secured by Measure D.
Join us and former California Assemblymember Paul Fong in voting Yes on Measure D.
Orrin Mahoney, Former Cupertino Mayor
Nancy Ann Newton, 28-year Fremont Union High School District Board Member
Jeff Baicher, President of Cupertino -based De Anza Force Soccer Club
Sandy James, Former Cupertino Mayor & Former Cupertino Union School District Board
Member
Michael Chang, Santa Clara County Board of Education Vice President & Former Cupertino
Mayor