Not only would a yes vote set a disturbing precedent to auction off our state parks to private developers, the best and most consistent wave in southern California has been saved from turning into another crappy close out like every other surf spot we have around here due to coastal development.
They are already whining about the decision over at the Red County Blog which is a website dedicated to turning southern California into Mexico (promoting toll roads, robber barons, a shrinking middle class, etc).
NCT.com video
Toll road rejected
It is good. Thanks JP for posting this issue -- without your blog I wouldn't have even heard of this. Who were the two Red County sycophants on the commission?
ReplyDeleteThe Red County blog lives up to its name. Has anyone posted a comment on that blog that wasn't intercepted by the "owner" to be reviewed and never seen again, much less actually posted. I think the name is a misnomer, it really is the Red Country blog -- controlled by the last communist outpost in northern Siberia whose workers still chant the mantra "kill the free press and pass me another stoli." It's a really catchy tune.
ReplyDeleteTo all the Encinitas residents who wrote the California Coastal Commission in opposition and those who attended the Coastal Commission meeting to do the same. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
ReplyDeleteAnd while we are on the subject of Red County sycophants let's not forget Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks is a Red County contributor.
The Coastal Commission meeting went over 14 hours, starting at 9:00am and ending before midnight. I attended about 1/3 of the meeting. The huge turnout of people against the toll road was inspiring. Thanks to J.P. for bringing this issue to the fore.
ReplyDeleteI spoke briefly with Maggie Houlihan, who was in attendance. She spoke strongly against the toll road. She was part of a minority of public officials who spoke against the toll road. It was ironic to hear all the officials claiming the toll road would solve all the problems that they themselves had created. They seemed oblivious to the fact that they were supporting another boondoggle in an attempt to solve previous boondoggles.
The final hour of the meeting was fascinating. Commissioner Steve Blank was superb in his questioning of the head of TCA (Transportation Corridor Agencies), who melted under the tough questions. Blank thanked him for his answers and then firmly voted NO. And Chairman Patrick Kruer deserves credit for conducting a fair, but very grueling, meeting. He also voted NO.
thank god Jerome isn't on the CCC. you know how he would have voted.
ReplyDeleteJerome would have voted for the toll road. He has been quiet on this issue because he is up for reelection. He will pretend he is a sensitive environmentalist. He does this every election cycle. But he always supports the developers and the destruction of our quality of life.
ReplyDeleteMaybe delayed, but not dead...
ReplyDeleteThat Toll Road in coming.
The TCA has said that they have the option to appeal the CC decision to the Secretary of Commerce. That's not likely to overturn what the CC decided.
ReplyDeleteThe TCA can revise the plans or wait for the commissioners to change and bring the plans back again. My own opinion is that this was a ground swell of opposition on the part of the public that will only get greater. This CC decision was precedent setting. Serious consideration will have to be given to the alteratives to the toll road.
I always think it's cheap to use a child for political gain!!!
ReplyDeleteOf Mice and Men: (Steinbeck)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day for mice and all all humans. It was truly amazing to see all of the people at this CC meeting. I remember when O.C. began the "remodel" of Interstate 5. Funny, when they had to claim "eminent domain" in Santa Ana to plow thru neighborhoods, they didn't seem to have a problem with it. Of course, Santa Ana, along the freeway, mostly consists of poor people. Not so with San Clemente. Kudos to the Coastal Commission and to all of the people who stood up for the preservation of the land. Let's remember that Jerome wanted this to pass when it comes time to vote in November. And, whoever made that adorable Save Tressles outfit for their child, I think it is wonderful. It is the children that we are thinking of when we attempt to preserve what is left of open space in California.
Dr Lorri- Would the outfit for the child be as wonderful if it said "Vote for Jerome Stocks"?? After all I'm sure he will tell you that he is thinking of the children of Encinitas as he goes about the cities business.
ReplyDeleteThe use of children for political gain is to be condemned!! It matters not that this child is being exploited to help preserve open space!!!
Somehow I think that this child would feel more exploited if a road or roads went thru all parks left in California. And asking someone to vote for you is a bit different than asking to preserve an open space that Ronald Reagan himself wanted protected.
ReplyDeleteI think the little dude is styling.
ReplyDeleteI’d dress my kid in something like that. It’s a great earth saying statement. I guess you could say its political. But you can say that about anything.
At least it’s original and doesn't say GAP or Old Navy.
If it said "vote for Jerome", the kid would have to throw up all over it to make it believable.
If I saw a kid with a shirt that said, “vote for Jerome Stock", I would throw up all over it.
I went to the Coastal Commission Meeting, couldn't stay until the end. I am very glad for the outcome, also.
ReplyDeleteJerome Stocks posed with his children in Encinitas First, on the front page, and inside, also [pg. 5: Jerome, you are being hypocritical, again, here, when you use your own children for political gain].
Outgoing Mayor Stocks, you should account for the Encinitas First piece as a paid advertisement on your current financial statement of campaign expenditures. As is well known, this small newspaper is published by an Encinitas Inc. (taxpayer funded, in large part) subsidized agency, the Chamber of Commerce. This particular one says Volume 44, January 2008. It is probably a violation of the Political Reform Act.
And if you want to criticize an innocent child, please don't post under anonymous. You have been exposed. This will be a good year for the voters, the people, a bad year for hypocritical corporate officers, whether public or private, including corrupt developers and their politico pals.
Good answer Dr. L!
ReplyDeleteWell Dr.Lorri if you want to pick and choose your positions for political gain that is your problem.
ReplyDeleteAnd what will you tell that grown child if he/she comes to you years from now feeling exploited by their parents for political gain?? Never mind, I don't want to know your "Feel good" answer.
If you endorse the exploitation of children say so, that way we can measure you against the "feeling" of the mainstream of America.
Anon- I am not criticizing the child, The child doesn't know nor understand what it's wearing. I am criticizing the idiot parents that exploit this child for political gain, regardless of the purpose. PS- You are too stupid to understand something so fundamental!! I hope this child is not related to you, your aberrant think will lead it to ruin.
Jeez, exploited children, future mental trauma? Get a grip.
ReplyDeleteI was there, I shot that pic and submitted it to J.P. who posted it.
A cute kid, take it as nothing more.
I campaigned hard against the toll road for my 12 and 10 year old sons who love to surf San O and Trestles. They don't have a voice without mom looking out for them.
ReplyDeleteToll road decision appealed
ReplyDeleteBy: North County Times -
On Friday, the agency that wants to extend the Highway 241 toll road through San Onofre State Beach appealed the California Coastal Commission's rejection from two days earlier.
The Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency announced Friday that it had appealed to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez to overrule the commission's Wednesday decision that the toll road was not consistent with the federal Coastal Zone Management Act.
"We are very disappointed that the Coastal Commission failed to recognize the years of study that have gone into this roadway's planning and design to protect the environment and valuable state park and coastal resources," Foothill/Eastern Chairman Lance McLean said in a statement.
Gutierrez has 235 days in which to consider the agency's appeal. He can overrule the Coastal Commission if he finds that the toll road project is consistent with the federal law or is necessary for national security.