| Contra Costa County, CA | November 6, 2012 Election |
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Job CreationBy Kevin RomickCandidate for Council Member; City of Oakley |
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As we look to spur job creation within the City, one specific area presents Oakley with many unique development opportunities for retail, light industrial and business park office: it is the DuPont and Cline properties off of Main Street and Bridgehead Rd.As we look to spur job creation within the City, one specific area presents Oakley with many unique development opportunities for retail, light industrial and business park office: it is the DuPont and Cline properties off of Main Street and Bridgehead Rd. These areas have accurately been called the `crown jewels' of our city. These properties offer freeway access, railroad lines, power, natural gas, and water utilities. Plus the area offers the aesthetically pleasing atmosphere of the San Joaquin River, the adjacent wetlands, vineyards and nearby marinas and views of Mt. Diablo. The draft DuPont Specific Plan calls for 15 acres of retail/commercial, 34 acres of R&D/business park and 77 acres of light industrial development. There will also be over 200 acres of open space that includes wetlands along the San Joaquin River and a trail system to connect the Oakley Shoreline Park and the Big Break Regional Park. Another area in Oakley that has great possibilities for job creation is the area between Neroly and Live Oak, which is zoned light industrial. Construction of the Oakley Generating Station will create over 730 local union jobs, over a 33-month construction period. Upon approval, Oakley would receive approximately $3 million to fund future capital improvement projects, and establish a community grant program. Nearly $3 million will be set aside to fund potential environmental improvements in the area. Senate Bill 536 provides for an annual tax payment to the City of about $2.5 million. |
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