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The Party of The Sound and Sane

By Carol Chamberlain

If this issue of Prosper seems laden with political insight, you are tracking with our intention. Since Prosper’s mission is to chronicle where the region is going, we would be remiss if we took a hands off approach to this November’s California election.
    There is no denying that California will soon reach a population of about twice the number of people our current infrastructure was designed to accommodate.
    In “Now What,” (see page 25) Prosper columnist Melinda Eppler makes a compelling case that the business community should endorse and vote for the infrastructure bonds that will keep our state competitive and sustain our economy and quality of life.
    In “Out of Their Minds,” (see page 30) contributor Harrison Sheppard does a fine, evenhanded job of presenting both sides of the thorny question Proposition 87, “The Clean Alternative Energy” tax asks of voters.  But the tax will increase the cost of gas and create a new bureaucracy that will not be accountable to the public. Like Eppler says, vote no.
    Locally, interest is running high on the outcome of measures Q and R, the arena tax. Not one to bite the hand that feeds me, (see “Split Decision” on prospermag.com) I’m neutral. But I do recommend that you visit Prosper’s website and follow the blog action by Prosper partners Warren Smith and Mike Teel. There you will find persuasive arguments to gas up your own stance or find some convincing ideas to sway your vote.
    Whether it is state-wide infrastructure improvements, local redevelopment projects, SMUD annexation or the best choice for representation, peruse this issue carefully for a pro-biz guide to the November election. Prosper readers are the special interest of the sound and sane. Together we can prevail.

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