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Redwood City homeowners, parks advocates and neighborhood activists gathered at Red Morton Park on August 6 to begin an educational drive for a NO vote on Measure W. A committee called “Citizens Against Costly Initiatives” will be leading a campaign for a NO vote on Measure W. For more information, go to www.VoteNoMeasureW.com “Measure W is sponsored by an Oakland–based group that spent $178,000 to put their proposal on the ballot,” said homeowner and committee member Jeff Austin. “It’s disturbing that an Oakland-based group would try to change our City’s Charter,” Austin continued. “Their real goal is to take away from our community the ability to make key planning decisions. Why should a group from Oakland tell us how to run our city?” Official records show that 99 percent of the money behind Measure W is from the Oakland based group. Pat Dixon is one of hundreds of Redwood City homeowners targeted by Measure W. The definition of “open space” in Measure W includes hundreds of individual homes, businesses, a church and other DEVELOPED sites. Why is this important? Because, when a homeowner wants to make an improvement that is considered “open space” by Measure W the city has to hold an election. And the homeowner must convince TWO of every THREE voters to approve their home improvement! Shawn White, Chairman, Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, asks for a NO vote on Measure W at rally. “If your aim is to protect parks then why not cover ALL of our parks? The truth is that Measure W will make it harder to build NEW parks and it will drain away resources we need to maintain existing parks.” — Shawn White, Chairman, Redwood City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission* To learn more, please visit www.VoteNoMeasureW.com or call (650) 368-3554 The sponsors of Measure W claim they are trying to “protect” city parks and open spaces from future development. But the official legal analysis of Measure W tells a very different story. Measure W EXEMPTS 18 parks in Redwood City from its “protections.” In fact more than half of the city parks are exempt from the measure. Sound ridiculous? You bet. That’s why homeowners and neighborhood activists all over Redwood City are educating people about Measure W. Sound costly to taxpayers? Absolutely. Measure W will cost the city and the taxpayers millions in lawsuits and election costs. It will drain money from efforts to fight gang violence, improve streets and maintain parks. Join the campaign for a NO vote on Measure W. Sign up at our website at www.VoteNoMeasureW.com Citizens Against Costly Initiatives, No on W, a coalition of homeowners, public safety leaders, recreation groups, senior citizens, businesses, labor and local landowners, with major funding by DMB Associates and Oracle USA, Inc. * Title for informational purposes FairOaks_DMB_AD.indd 1 www.SpectrumMagazine.net 8/15/08 11:11:14 AM
Cultural Events: Continued “Here to There,” which earned critical acclaim and numerous awards and was the impetus and inspiration for her subsequent albums. With a rare combination of an unforgettable voice, worldclass saxophone and masterful piano highlighting her live performance, Rappaport’s original songs glide easily across several genres including pop, rock and jazz. As a result of her unique blend of storytelling and spiritual harmony, Rappaport has been blessed as well with a steady and loyal fan base, industry support and a fantastic community of musicians. More than 50 songs are available for download on iTunes! Brassworks Saturday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. $15 cover charge Dinner with live music and dancing For guaranteed seating, call 650-556-1793 and make your dinner reservations The Brassworks quintet will give you a great variety of dinner music, from Renaissance, Baroque and classical to ragtime, jazz, blues, swing, Motown, R & B and Broadway show tunes. The Brassworks band consists of the quintet plus drummer, making it the ideal “little big band” for after dinner dancing. The band’s repertoire includes Dixieland standards, classics from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and the swing era, Motown, rock ’n’ roll, waltzes and polkas, rhumbas, sambas and tangos, and traditional Oktoberfest music. Float around the dance floor to romantic Strauss waltzes and tender ballads. Kick up your heels to quicksteps, polkas, lively Dixieland and swing. Groove to rock, Motown and soul music, and heat up with tangos, sambas and hot Latin numbers! COLUMBUS REPLICA SHIP THE ‘NIÑA’ TO VISIT PORT OF REDWOOD CITY September 24 – October 14, 2008 DISCOVER THE NIÑA While in port, the public is invited to visit the ship for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. The ship is open daily from 9:00a.m.–6:00p.m. Prices are $5.00/adults, $4.00/senior citizens and $3.00 for students. Children 4 and under are Free. Public parking is Free. Teachers wishing to schedule a 30-minute guided tour with a crew member should call the ship directly at Phone:1-787-672-2152. Minimum group size is 15. No Maximum. Visit www.thenina.com. DIRECTIONS: from Hwy 101, Exit onto Seaport Blvd, Left turn at Seaport Ct, The Niña is docked at far end of parking lot. Port of Redwood City, 675 Seaport Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94063 ~ Tel: 650-306-4150 The Spectrum 33
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