Measure R (Legal limit of 5 percent on annual residential growth)

By Thomas J. "Tom" Malson

Limiting residential growth based on our Cities General Fund is a narrow viewpoint with unknown fiscal consequences. I have said since 1989 that I do not want Galt to become another Elk Grove but if we do not plan and control our future, outside 'forces' will.

It is time to review and update this plan. This is where our city policies and goals are put down on paper. They include our sphere, green belts (open space), housing needs, parks, transportation, sustainable development, economic policies and land use. This provides a planning document for the next 10-15 years and projects can not be approved unless they are consistent with this Plan. It is very important that citizens participate in this process because really in the end it is their plan and we can never lose sight of that.

I have said since 1989 that I do not want Galt to become another Elk Grove but if we do not plan and control our future, outside 'forces' will.

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