In this note, we will ask you to think about the last two words in our name: Open Space. Wonderful. Evocative. Important.
As you know, we are all about saving the Martha property from development. The reasons are too many to count: saving native plants, protecting animals who call that treasured place “home.” Above all else, we endeavor to keep that place open for our children to walk upon and enjoy. And theirs. In so doing, allowing the land above us to stay as it has been, forever. We want to save the land, a bit of our sanity, and protect the precious, shrinking open space that lies within reach.
That is our mission. With your continued help and support, which we need now more than ever, we will continue to pursue it.
A challenge has been posed to us. It is political in nature. Like Martha, it involves the county and disparate interests and good people who disagree about what’s best for the future. In this matter, we are driven by one thought: we all need more open space.
We, therefore, ask you to strongly consider a NO vote on County Measure D. This is the measure that can assure that the San Geronimo land will remain open. As advocates of land that is open and accessible to all, it seems the right vote to take. And to ask of you.
Please spend some time with the issue as you consider how you will vote. (sangeronimoforall.com)
On the surface, it seems to be a golf or no golf vote. That just isn’t so. Several golf operators considered and rejected purchasing the property to extend that use. None came forward as they saw no financially viable path forward. This is a problem that plagues many golf operations throughout the country, and the San Geronimo course was no exception. Please keep in mind that, while we are terrible at golf, we do love golf. In this instance, opening this space is a wonderful and important alternative.
A NO vote will keep the land in San Geronimo open for all of us for all time. There will be no additional cost to Marin taxpayers.
Every environmental group and many leaders in Marin County agree. A few key endorsers of the No on County Measure D: Sierra Club, Marin IJ, Marin County Firefighters Association, Marin Conservation League, Marin Democrats. (See the complete list at San Geronimo For All Endorsements.)
We believe that its best use is for it to be open, as it once was, and available to those who have two legs or four, wings or gills. Just as it is in Tiburon, open is good. Open is worth voting for.
We appreciate your understanding as we add this thought to our ongoing solicitation of your emotional and financial support. We will continue to work very hard to keep Martha from development.
Thank you. Let us know what you think.
