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FROM THE BALLOT:
“Why are we asking you to VOTE NO on the so-called “South Pasadena Neighborhood Preservation, Local Control” measure?
Because instead of preservation, this measure eliminates our voter-approved height limit!
The Language on your ballot is misleading. The truth can be found in official City documents stating that passing this measure would result in ‘the repeal of the current height limit.’
Our coalition of homeowners, renters, and community advocates says VOTE NO! This measure does NOT encourage sensible housing development. Instead, it’s a blank check for the City Council to green light massive housing projects.
This measure WILL NOT promote the character or affordability of neighborhoods. Instead, it will promote profit-driven development that dwarfs anything ever built in South Pasadena.
This measure could cause thousands of residents to lose their apartments, condos and houses when they are torn down for new development. The City has not quantified the number of residents who will be directly impacted by eviction.
South Pasadena’s current height limit was approved by voters. That means our limit cannot be overridden by the City Council. This measure eliminates that restriction and without it, the City Council will have unfettered discretion to set new height limits benefitting developers, not residents.
The City has no plan for crowded classrooms, traffic, wear and tear on our roads and water system, or any regard for thousands of people who could lose their homes.
VOTE NO to demand that the City do its homework, honestly and transparently, before asking us to repeal our voter-approved height limit.
VOTE NO to reject the misleading way this measure is being presented to the voters. We know California has a housing crisis. Eliminating our voter-approved height limit will not solve it. Sky high development could make it worse. VOTE NO on this measure.” Voting on Measure SP: On the ballot November 5, 2024
MEASURE SP is being pushed by real estate brokers, property investors, & those who would profit.