Local (San Diego) Propositions

Ok, just to round out the election coverage, here is my take on the local props. Some of these were more difficult to decide than the state-wide props.

Prop A: Regional Fire Protection Ballot Measure: YES
This calls for an additional $52 in property taxes to go directly for fire fighting measures. Sounds good in principle. Two arguments against are that (1) It is regressive since the tax is same irrespective of prop value (it goes up for very large lots or floor plans), and (2) We already pay enough taxes so the city council needs to find other ways to come up with this 50mil. I think there is something to both arguments, but after going through 2 major fires, I am inclined to vote in favor of this one.

Prop B: Marine Freight Preservation and Bayfront Redevelopment Initiative: NO
This is some complicated scheme to build a 40' high platform on the bay front and then possibly put a stadium on the top. Clearly fueled by real estate developers. I am going with No.

Prop C: Use of Revenues from Mission Bay: YES
It appears that most of the revenues from Mission Bay leases are not used to improve facilities there. Of course, it is hardly possible or even desirable for all revenues to stay close to their source, but mandating a certain portion be used for much needed Mission Bay improvements only seems fair. Of course one can quibble about the percentages, but you have start somewhere.

Prop D: Alcohol Consumption At City Beaches: YES
I guess this is easy for me given that with kids I prefer the alcohol ban and this is quite likely a case of the majority imposing its will on the minority, but hey, such is life. The small pitfalls of democracy.