Comments on: “Alamedans for Fair Taxation” say they’ll fight Measure H

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[...] The last election, Measure E encountered opposition from some groups. One group called Alamedans for Fair Taxation (AFT) came out and said they are opposed to the Measure E parcel tax. [...]

By: John Knox White

John Knox White — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:50:47 +0000

Rob, I’m not sure where you got you info, but it’s not accurate.

Since 1997, the district has had 400-535 students from outside of Alameda enrolled in it’s various schools out of a student body of about 10,000. that’s 4-5%. Most of whom attend here because their parents work in Alameda.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:06:42 +0000

I think the people that were for Measure H didn’t realize that half of the kids that go to Alameda Schools come for outside of Alameda! For me not having any children, why am I having to pay for some kid coming from Oakland to play football after school. If they charged the parents for that we wouldn’t need this tax!

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:12:56 +0000

I opposed Measure H from the outset, but for a different reason…I KNOW that lack of money was never the problem, the problem is bad management of the money and simply throwing more money at poor managers never solves the problem. I really resent being called “anti education” because I was too smart for Measure’s H’s misleading campaign. You have my full support in reversing Measure H. One point though..it would have been a good idea to have pointed out that it was illegal before it passed…

By: Les Cabral

Les Cabral — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:46:54 +0000

Measure H did not follow state law. This tax is to be uniform,another words every property owner pays the same amount. Ask yourself why did the school district go there,and why do they want to hurt business in Alameda

By: Tom Schweich

Tom Schweich — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:55:23 +0000

I don’t have a child in Alameda schools, but I voted for Measure H. I support Whitney’s suggestion that the Chamber of Commerce and the business associations should be asked where they stand on the issue of suing the school district. Businesses on Park Street and Webster Street should put signs in their windows stating whether they support Measure H. Going a little farther, a little American free speech in the form of informational picketing in front of businesses supporting the suit might be a good idea.

By: Esther Saidman

Esther Saidman — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:08:43 +0000

I agree with Susan. There was plenty of time to oppose the Measure during the election. The vast majority of voters supported the tax, and the response from “Alamedans for Fair Taxes” has nothing to do with fairness at all.

As citizens of Alameda, we have the opportunity to “vote” with our pocketbook. In our household, we choose to support our local businesses whenever possible because we believe in supporting small business. I suspect many on the island feel similarly. It is foolhardy for businesses to oppose this tax because ultimately their reputations and their revenues will suffer. Strong schools translate into better real estate values and a stronger local economy which ultimately helps local businesses thrive. Businesses that support our schools will definitely get my business!

By: Whitney

Whitney — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:14:25 +0000

I also agree. This is really outrageous and just plain dumb. I wonder where the chamber of commerce and the business associations come out on this?

Maybe we should all start asking the businesses we shop at whether or not they are supporting this and ask them to oppose this horrible lawsuit. Maybe signs in windows to let shoppers know?

By: Jeff R. Thomason

Jeff R. Thomason — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:57:16 +0000

Where can I donate to their cause?

By: Michael Chae

Michael Chae — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:16:59 +0000

Agreed. Where was this opposition to Measure H before the election? Perhaps it was assumed that it would not pass.

Since it did pass, it seems that it would be more productive for all to move forward from here since the overwhelming majority of voters approved it.

Also, in the age of social responsibility, does it make sense for local businesses to fight something that helps to preserve what makes this city and community great?

I make a point to shop locally and I hope that those I patronize will support locally in return.