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S(continued from page 5) over 20 years in flight research for Lockheed Research Park in Palo Alto. He was one of the first FORWC members, instrumental in the passage of Measure “O” to save Bair Island. Nobles has long THE SPECTRUM signatures and drive the campaign. The fight was not over. After the County of San Mateo certified all the signatures, the City Council rejected the verbiage of the petition and promptly Yes on Q campaign spent around $1.2 million dollars on the campaign. FORWC didn’t have the money to promote with glitzy mailers or media blitz that the Yes on Q group had, but they had volunteers. Rather than using the convenience of a mail house, and to avoid the high cost of mailing to 20,000 households, members of the No on Q campaign spent time licking and sticking, efficiently bulk-mailing information to the voters. Volunteers canvassed the neighborhoods and educated the public on the environmental matters. The No on Q group detailed how the development would hurt the environment, cause traffic gridlock and overtax Redwood City’s already overtapped water resources. A study found that the development project would create 27 immitigable environmental impacts. The No on Q team disseminated their information to the voters and educated the voter population at a grassroots level. The weeks leading up to the election were as divisive as campaigns get. In a presidential election year, local campaigns compete for headlines with national and state election news. Measure Q news, however, eked its way into the headlines with vitriolic accusations hurled all around. The chasm that grew between opposite camps enveloped citizens who were not directly attached to either camp but who passionately let their political views be known. In the last few weeks before the election, the Yes camp filed an FPPC violation on the No camp for misreporting campaign expenditures, claiming a failure to report certain summertime legal expenses. The FPPC never found any cause of action against these claims. 6 been a champion of environmental causes in the South Bay region and could be considered the father of environmental issues and referendums in Redwood City. Gwenythe “GJ” Scove, a landscape architect, has a lengthy community involvement résumé: Pride and Beautification Committee, wetland clean-up efforts — she was even involved in removing derelict boats from the sloughs. Her wish for her 50th birthday party was to stop the high-rise development. THE OLD LESLIE SALT LOCATION ON SEAPORT BOULEVARD placed their own referendum on the ballot. Additional wrangling between FORWC and the City Council cleared up the ballot statements and clarified the measure arguments, and the race was on. Measure “Q” was on the ballot. Moyer contends, “The County of San Mateo declared the Measure ‘Q’ petitions the cleanest Campaign lawn signs for both sides were torn down shortly after being put up. Signs were vandalized and (continued on page 11) Bob Gelman has lived in Redwood City four years. A marketing consultant and Web developer, he maintains the FORWC.org Web site. He is a renter who embraces smart growth in the community. He and his partner, Laura, are involved in a number of community activities including animal rescue and adoptions. Matt Leddy, a horticulture professor at College of San Mateo, has been in Redwood City since 1980. He has two young boys and was involved in Little League and most recently in the city’s Tree Task Force. While Leddy was collecting signatures for the No on Q effort during the Fourth of July parade, a parade watcher turned to him and asked, “Why are you collecting signatures at a Fourth of July parade?” — implying that it wasn’t very democratic. Cathy Moyer, campaign manager of No on Q, had just moved into town. She had closed her software company, so she had time to champion the cause. Moyer moved to Redwood City from Colorado, where she had always been a community activist. She was able to provide guidance on how to collect WWW.SPECTRUMMAGAZINE.NET count of any petition signature verifications to date.” The Yes on Q team was formidable. The developer, a Glenborough-Pauls joint venture, claimed that the project would supply much-needed affordable housing for firefighters and teachers in a tight, compact area. They backed up their fight with a lot of financing as well. According to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), the California state regulator over political campaign financing and spending, the Advertise With The Spectrum (650) 368-2434
REDWOOD CITY’S MONTHLY MAGAZINE CULTURAL EVENTS S PENINSULA CHRISTIAN CENTER Bethlehem A.D. Dec. 21-23, 6-9:30 p.m. This living re-creation of the village of Bethlehem on the night of the first Christmas will feature a marketplace, Roman centurions, the Three Wise Men and much more. Visitors awaiting entrance to the village may listen to informative audiotapes and, upon leaving, will receive a Certificate of Pilgrimage. The event will be held across the street from the Center. Free. 1305 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. (650) 368-3821. www.bethlehemad.com. COMMUNITY GALLERY, COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER “Art Outside Lines.” Through Feb. 28. An exhibit of 60 masks created by young people in several San Mateo County programs and facilities. Free. Monday- Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 400 County Center, Redwood City. SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM The museum is located in the old courthouse with its historic dome. Its collections include horse-drawn carriages, models, railroads from Caltrans and the Ocean Shore Railroad, relics from San Mateo’s past and lithographic art dating from 1875. Ongoing Exhibits “The Great Rotunda.” The stained-glass dome of the rotunda, thought to be the largest in a Pacific Coast public building, is the architectural highlight of the museum building. “Courtroom A.” The oldest courtroom in San Mateo County has been restored to its appearance in 1910. “Nature’s Bounty.” This exhibit gallery explores how the earliest people of the Peninsula used the natural resources of the area and how these resources were used to help build San Francisco after the discovery of gold in 1849. “Journey to Work.” This exhibit gallery shows how transportation transformed San Mateo County from a frontier to suburbs. “Carriage Display.” An exhibit of the museum’s 30 horse-drawn vehicles. “Charles Parsons Gallery.” An exhibit of the 23 historical model ships created by Charles Parsons of San Carlos. “Politics, Crime and Law Enforcement.” The Atkinson Meeting Room includes the Walter Moore Law Enforcement Collection of historic badges. “San Mateo County History Makers: Entrepreneurs Who Changed the World.” This exhibit chronicles the entrepreneurs who made San Mateo County internationally known. “Land of Opportunity.” This exhibit tells the story of the diverse people who came to the area and explores how different groups faced hardships and discrimination. “Living the California Dream.” This exhibit depicts the development of the suburban culture of San Mateo County. Special Exhibit “Precious Cargo.” Through May 1. This exhibit features cradle baskets in their cultural context through direct collaboration with contemporary California Indian weavers. Learn about traditional beliefs concerning childbirth and the use of cradle baskets among Pomo and Western Mono peoples. The exhibit includes additional material from 28 other tribal regions throughout California. Admission $2-$4; children 5 and under free. Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 777 Hamilton St., Redwood City. (650) 299-0104, (650) 359-1462. www.sanmateocountyhistory.com. LITTLE FOX The Little Fox is at 2209 Broadway. Ticket info and sales (650) 369-4119 for these shows at the Fox Theater and Little Fox. Tickets also available at foxdream.com and at the Fox Theatre Box Office. Sponsored by Gelb Music Redwood City Blues Jam Wednesday, Dec. 27, 7 p.m. Free admission! Join Kenny “Blue” Ray for an evening of quality blues music from the area’s best musicians, where audience blues musicians are invited to jam on stage. The music is real, the mood collegial and the doors open to the community to enjoy this uniquely American music. New: The Jam now meets on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday each month, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bring your friends! Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show XIV Thursday, Dec. 28, 8 p.m. $18 adv./$20 door This year’s show stars Mr. Will Durst, a political satirist who can best be described as a cross between Mort Sahl and Will Rogers. He’s one half of the radio show “The Will and Willie Show” with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, heard Monday-Friday 7-10 a.m. on 960-AM Quakeradio. Also appearing are Jim Short (a favorite of Craig Ferguson), Debi Durst, Michael Bossier, Steven Kravitz and Arthur Gaus. The show is a mixture of stand-up comedy, improvisation and loosely written sketches. Trailer Park Troubadours Friday, Dec. 29, 8 p.m. $20 adv./$22 door From side-splitting and irreverent humor to life’s little but lasting treasures, the Trailer Park Troubadours sing about life as it really is. You get a good idea of what’s brewing with the Troubs just by scanning such song titles as “Aunt Beulah’s Roadkill Overcoat,” “It Ain’t Home ’Til You Take the Wheels Off,” “Skinny Women Ain’t Hip,” “Trailer Park Princess” and “Redneck Aphrodisiac.” Flem and Antsy (known to their mothers as Stephen Foster Fleming III and R.J. McClain) have built a loyal following. The Tommy Castro Band plus Lara Price and Laura Chavez Saturday, Dec. 30, 8 p.m. $20 adv./$22 door The Tommy Castro Band is respected by many as a firmly established and highly acclaimed force in the American roots/blues arena. Tommy Castro’s prowess as a recording artist is reinforced by a charismatic and powerfully charged stage performance. Years of touring, writing and recording have resulted in a masterful blend of the musical genres that he loves: blues, soul and rock. Carlos Santana, who’s invited Castro to share the stage with him, said of Tommy, “The blues is in good hands.” New Years Eve Celebration The Sun Kings — A Musically Remarkable Tribute to the Beatles plus TinMan Sunday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. $40 adv./$40 door The Beatles. You know the name and remember the songs. Their music redefined rock ’n’ roll for an entire generation, leaving an imprint that endures to this (continued on page 33) 7 WWW.SPECTRUMMAGAZINE.NET
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