33749 / 50.3% Yes votes ...... 33291 / 49.7% No votes

See Also: Index of all Measures

Although the measure uses the term "greenbelt," this measure would not create an area designated as a greenbelt. Instead, the measure would limit normally allowable development and land uses outside the Urban Growth Boundary to open space land uses such as wildlife habitat, agriculture, parks and non-commercial recreation. Until June 30, 2024, approval of other development and land uses outside the Urban Growth Boundary would generally require approval by a vote of the electorate.

Under this measure the Stockton City Council could, however,approve development outside the Urban Growth Boundary in certain limited circumstances, including development of Cityowned public facilities, or development that the City Council deems necessary to prevent an unconstitutional "taking" of property or to comply with state housing law.

This measure also amends the General Plan to encourage the Board of Supervisors of San Joaquin County and the Lodi City Council to adopt policies to support an Urban Growth Boundary and maintain a community separator between the cities of Lodi and Stockton.

The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure Q. If you desire a copy of Measure Q, please call the Stockton City Clerk's office at (209) 937-8459, and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you.

Don't be fooled!!
The developers and the City Council want to pave the way for massive suburban sprawl between Stockton and Lodi, thereby eliminating any possibility of a real greenbelt. VOTE ONLY for MEASURE Q: the only measure on the ballot that will give the voters the right to determine when and how much growth will occur north of Eight Mile Road and east toward Linden. Vote "YES" for the true citizen-supported Measure Q, URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY MEASURE, for Quality of Life in Stockton.

Why do we need Measure Q?
The City of Stockton is considering a preliminary plan that would project the development of 20 or more "urban villages" around the perimeter of Stockton over the next 50 years. Those "villages" could convert roughly 28,000 acres -- almost 44 square miles -- of mostly prime agricultural land to urban use. Under this plan, the population of Stockton could grow to about two-and-a-half times its current size, approaching 700,000. Do you want to live in a Stockton that has more than doubled in size -- and endure the increased traffic congestion and suburban sprawl?

Measure Q will focus growth within the existing City of Stockton, assuring the economic vitality of our entire community, including South Stockton.

• Do you trust the City Council and the developers or do you trust the voters?
• It's a simple answer. Take growth to the voters.
• Vote "Yes" on Measure Q to return the most important growth decision to the voting public.

Submitted by:
Campaign for Sensible Growth
/s/ Trevor H. Atkinson, Campaign for Sensible Growth
/s/ Steven Gutierrez,County Supervisor, 1st District
/s/ Dario Marenco,County Supervisor, 2nd District
/s/ Ann Johnston,Former City Council member
/s/ Patrick Johnston,Former State Senator

Measure Q does absolutely nothing to stop development on agricultural lands by other cities or San Joaquin County. It also does not create a greenbelt. Measure Q's spokesperson admitted at a public city council meeting that measure Q does not create a greenbelt. Measure Q's supporters spent months purposely misidentifying their initiative to fool voters into believing their initiative created a greenbelt.

Supporters of Measure Q rushed their scheme on the ballot without any consideration of the economic and social impacts to Stockton. An independent economic report concluded that Measure Q will plunge Stockton into an era of economic ruin, higher taxes and joblessness.

The report indicates the city will lose approximately 200,000 jobs and $38 billion in new economic activity over the next three decades. Stockton will be forced to deal with $5.6 million budget deficits annually in the next 15 years. This shortfall will force cuts to vital city services and dramatically increase taxes.

Measure Q Supporters have failed to explain how Stockton will replace the lost jobs and economic activity. They failed to explain how vital city services will be maintained without higher budget deficits and without increased taxes. Their failure to explain these important issues could cost you and your family dearly. Vote No on Measure Q.

Submitted by:
Save Stockton Jobs
/s/ Ed Griffith
/s/ Kathleen Lagorio Janssen
/s/ Frank "Larry" Ruhstaller
/s/ Gary S. Giovanetti
/s/ Ed Chavez

(No arguments against Measure Q were submitted)