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Article: Acquisition Of Open Space Becoming Method To Manage Growth.
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- California Planning & Development Report
- Article date:
- November 1, 2001
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Just in time for the recession, California's voters are going to take a crack at another parks and open space bond in March.
Given the state of the economy and other uncertainties, it was kind of surprising that the Legislature passed -- and Gov. Gray Davis signed -- the $2.6 billion "Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act." And even the governor seemed a little dubious about it, stating in his signing letter that it was up to the voters to pass the bond but he could not be responsible for the economic consequences if they do.
Even so, this latest open space bond will provide a good test of voter commitment to open ...