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There’s much at stake as we consider Measure M. By now you have heard important arguments in favor of its passing, among them:

  • The reduction of fire risk;

  • the protection of threatened wild- and plant life habitat;

  • it can be an important factor to protect water quality in the Bay; and

  • it will help avoid years of traffic and disruption on the streets of Tiburon and Belvedere.

These are real things. They alone are reasons to vote in favor of Measure M.

There are also a few other reasons that we would ask you to consider. They come in the form of grand children walking wide eyed on a trail; the benefits of a contemplative stroll with the fog rolling into the Bay; the joy of discovering the blooming of spring flowers; the site of young deer grazing, of wind bending long grasses at our feet as a city, a bridge, another bridge, and ships passing capture our imagination. This a place unlike any on Earth.

While it may at times seem like this decision is just a simple “yea" or “nay," it is so much more. This land actually exists. We can see it, walk upon it, and feel it on our skin as we do. It is not a political abstraction. It is a choice for open space both vast and nearby. It is a choice about the future. It is a choice to create a sanctuary of acres overlooking a vast inland Bay, a City we love, a bridge that defies description, a trail right next to us that leads to new discoveries each time we venture upon it. It is a choice to save the land that is both close to our hearts, and close to our homes.

There is a price, of course. It is real. But, for the cost of a couple of (remarkable!) Tiburon restaurant meals, we can forever taste the wind and freedom as our boots find their way to the magical feeling that only a space of this beauty can provide. And consider: there are the families that will follow us…this is a gift that we can give them. A gift that will literally bring joy to our entire community, forever.

Your vote gives permission to save open land, to save proximate and threatened beauty, to hand the joy of space, clean air and infinite sky to our Tiburon and Belvedere neighbors.

We hope that you agree. And we hope that you will choose to vote “yes” on Measure M.

As always, we are tremendously grateful for your time and support.

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