Official ballot argument in favor of Measure H
Measure H is a good deal for Rocklin taxpayers and our community.
Measure H increases open space, improves police and fire protection, reduces traffic congestion, preserves Native American sacred sites and creates new recreational opportunities — WITHOUT new taxes or higher fees.
Under Measure H, Rocklin residents will finally be able to enjoy the beauty of Clover Valley, privately owned land that has been closed to the public for decades.
The result of years of negotiations between city officials, community leaders and the owners of Clover Valley, Measure H is a balanced plan that respects private property rights, protects Clover Valley from sprawling development and GUARANTEES that the beauty of this privately owned land will be preserved for generations.
Under Measure H, over 60% of Clover Valley will be preserved as PERMANENT OPEN SPACE — a 552% increase over earlier proposals. These 366 acres of permanent open space will preserve vernal pools, creeks, meadows, wildlife habitat, sacred Native American sites and our majestic Valley Oak trees.
Measure H REDUCES TRAFFIC CONGESTION and IMPROVES PUBLIC SAFETY. Under the plan, a new two-lane road will be built connecting New Park Drive to Sierra College Boulevard, speeding commute time and providing faster access to Rocklin neighborhoods for police, fire and emergency vehicles. The measure also provides property and funding for a new fire station, cutting emergency response time by over half.
Measure H creates a new five-acre park and over two miles of hiking and biking trails in Clover Valley with FULL PUBLIC ACCESS.
A wide range of trusted community leaders and groups are supporting Measure H, including police, firefighters, planning commissioners, city council members, open space supporters and taxpayer advocates.
Please join us in voting “yes” on Measure H — a balanced and responsible plan that improves and protects our quality of life.
Kathy Lund
Rocklin Mayor, 2007
Margaret Azevedo
Chairperson, Rocklin Park and Recreation Commission
David Butler
Member, Board of Directors, Rocklin Chamber of Commerce
Robert M. Weygandt
Placer County Supervisor
Brett Storey
Rocklin Mayor, 2008
Official rebuttal to argument against Measure H
The fears raised by Measure H opponents are factually wrong and designed to scare you.
Their claim that “the new highway will bring 14,000 new cars” isn’t true. Far from being a “highway,” this new TWO-LANE road will help ease EXISTING traffic congestion by providing an alternate route for Rocklin motorists who already live here.
In addition to speeding commute time, the new road will dramatically improve access for emergency vehicles — cutting police, fire and ambulance response time by over half for Rocklin residents needing help.
An “out of town developer” didn’t write this plan. It was produced by Rocklin city officials and trusted community groups after years of public meetings and open negotiations with the owner of Clover Valley.
What’s more, Measure H specifically GUARANTEES that the number of trees in Clover Valley will not be reduced, and that sacred Native American sites will be preserved.
In fact, Measure H GUARANTEES that over 60% of Clover Valley will remain PERMANENT OPEN SPACE — over 500 times MORE open space than earlier proposals. Measure H preserves vernal pools, Valley Oaks and wildlife habitat, and includes a new five-acre park and over two miles of hiking and biking trails so we can ALL enjoy this special area.
Don’t be fooled. Measure H is a good deal for Rocklin. Without it, Clover Valley’s owner will be free to develop this area with TWICE the number of houses and FIVE TIMES LESS open space. This isn’t a threat, but a simple fact of law.
Vote YES.