Measure Q is NOT Smart Planning!

 Measure Q is NOT Smart Planning!

"Don't allow them to draw an imaginary UGB line
and then stick their heads in the sand." 

A large portion of Armstrong Ranch is not within Marina city limits. The Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) does NOT prevent the county from approving a development similar to East Garrison on the unincorporated part of Armstrong Ranch. Furthermore a UGB diminishes Marina's sphere of influence by creating a statement that Marina does not intend on the annexation and development of land north of the UGB. If a development were to move forward, any tax revenue created would be lost to the county. Marina would lose the ability to negotiate with the developers for affordable housing, new schools, parks, commercial and industrial areas for job creation, etc... If Marina were to ever desire to annex any area developed in the county, it would require the approval of all new homeowners instead of the single current landowner.

Instead of drawing a line in the sand (UGB), wouldn't it be more prudent for the City to include in it's General Plan a phased development to be implemented over the next 20 or more years? This does NOT mandate development nor require immediate annexation, but would strengthen Marina's sphere of influence with a recorded intent to annex and develop.

Instead of passing another 20 year Urban Growth Boundary with Measure Q, and taking into consideration that the economic redevelopment of the former Fort Ord is already planned and in progress, wouldn't a better way to control growth be by passing a growth management ordinance that links the development of housing to job creation in order to curb an influx of commuters and encourage livable wage job creation within Marina?

The citizens of Marina must hold the city council accountable. They need to act responsibly and plan for the future. Don't allow them to draw an imaginary UGB line and then stick their heads in the sand. Marina deserves to control its own destiny, and Measure Q will rob it's citizens of that. Marina deserves better!

Vote NO on Measure Q!

Marina City Council & MPUSD Candidates Debates

Email your questions ASAP!!!

Send questions to marinainmotion@gmail.com 

Nancy Amadeo will then forward them to Stephanie Hulsey (the moderator) who will consolidate them into general categories.

No official deadline, but advisable to send in earlier than at last minute on Friday.

NO ON MEASURE Q

IMPORTANT!

THE HISTORY OF MARINA'S UGB

A brief history on the Marina Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).  It was originally passed by the voters of Marina in 2000.  It was pushed as a "smart growth/anti-urban sprawl" measure by a group called Marina 2020.
Marina 2020 used a false narrative that a developer was going to immediately build over 2500 homes on Armstrong Ranch north of Marina.  The reality was that it was going to be a smart growth phased implementation over a period of 20 or more years.  The 2020 philosophy was that the majority of Armstrong Ranch wasn't needed to be considered until after the year 2020, at which time the former Fort Ord land would essentially be fully developed. Marina 2020 mislead the voters of Marina in order to prevent Marina from growing, just like the supporters of Measure Q are doing today.
The development opportunity on Armstrong Ranch in coordination with the Armstrong family and the developer would have created jobs, affordable homes, commercial space, industrial space, a new school, and new parks.  This phased smart growth development would have been HUGE not only for Marina, but also for the entire regional employment and housing needs.
After the UGB was passed, Marina's General Plan was updated (2003-2005) which allowed for the development of the Armstrong Ranch area immediately north of Beach Road near Olson School.  The city leaders at the time were unreasonable and unrealistic with their negotiations and the developer along with the Armstrong family eventually decided to walk away.
The development of Armstrong Ranch is/was incredibly less expensive and requires a lot less bureaucratic red-tape than developing on the former Fort Ord.  Twenty years ago Marina missed a GREAT opportunity to grow responsibly.  Don't allow this to happen again, Marina deserves better.  Please vote NO on Measure Q.

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MLU Working for Marina

Marina Locals United had the honor of setting up and taking down the city flags over Labor Day weekend.  Thank you to all the MLU members who volunteered to help.  God bless Marina and God bless America!

October 17th Rally in Marina!

MLU & MC Blue Rally Sept. 5, 2020

On Saturday, September 5th MLU and MC Blue came together for a rally to show support for Marina Police and Fire!

Thank you Marina Police and Fire for keeping our community safe.  We got your six!

Thank you Horace and Coffee Mia for donating the coffee and pastries. Please have your next breakfast or lunch at Coffee Mia and thank Horace personally.

Marina City Council Wants You!