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Environmental Action Alert: Ballot measure boon-doogle threatens the hills in Pittsburg. [Updated: 3/30/07]

Save the Hills in Pittsburg!

Back in November, 2005, Measure P stated that Pittsburg was voting for open space protection and traffic reduction. Unfortunately, just the opposite is happening. There is now a strong push for more development which, of course, will lead to more traffic. The recently proposed draft Hillside Development Ordinance allows for development above the 500-foot elevation!

Don't let the city of Pittsburg give away our hills to the Seeno family with their plan to build up to 1,650 sprawl units and estate mansions! This irresponsible development will add 13,000 extra car trips per day to our local roads. And this doesn't begin to take into account the hidden costs to taxpayers, the added air pollution and the irreversible destruction of wildlife habitat.

It is up to us to guarantee the protection of our hillsides for future generations. We need to make sure that the Mayor and the City Council include the public in the decision making process every step of the way. The City recently voted to stop working on the Hillside Ordinance until an unknown date. We need them to continue working on the ordinance to ensure real protections which will control development. For more information please visit the Save Our Hills website.

Write Your Letter Today! Each letter represents the concerns of hundreds of voters. Send your letter today! Address your letter to: Kristin Vahl City of Pittsburg Planning Department 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Please follow these guidelines: Hand written letters are best. State clearly what action you want. Share a personal reason or experience. Include your address on the letter and envelope

Dear Mayor Johnson and Council Members,, I believe in protecting our hill for future generations. I do not believe in developing Pittsburg's hills, as it will bring 13,000 additional car trips to our each day! I strongly urge you to protect Pittsburg's hills by voting to work on the Hillside Ordinance again. We need to make our hills a priority! Please keep me informed about how I can participate. Thank You [Sign with Printed Name and Address]