“In the interests of providing voters with the reasoning behind support and opposition for K and L, the Weekly is publishing two op-eds, one supporting both measures and the other opposing L:“

It’s very telling that the “in support” opinion for both measure is written by the state legislature representative who does not live in Palo Alto, does not appear to reside here or have roots in Palo Alto.

How can it be that Palo Alto “is home to some of the world's most brilliant and creative minds developed by world-class educational systems. And we are strengthened by the diversity of our residents.” and not one Palo Alto resident that is not on Council could be found to say anything.

Either we couldn’t find anyone smart enough to speak to these measures or residents have had enough of political people knowing what is good for us. Like the Weekly and San Jose Mercury News think we can afford two people on Council who are an unqualified author who has never worked on city issues and an attorney who also has no relevant experience but is running on the slogan to get to get to “yes.”

@Weekly, how about publishing what residents really think.

@Weekly, how about publishing what residents really think.

Thanks, resident3. Your comment above bears repeating especially after reading the recent publisher's letter which elicited lots of comments among subscribers.

I’m voting no on L. No more siphoning off utility revenue to pay for City Council excessive spending. As an example, I attended many XCAP( train grade separation ) meetings. Someone, not sure if it was the City Manager approved a few $100,000 for “studies”. When City Council finally heard the XCAP report, there was no discussion of costs pertaining to the Churchill options. Strange, but true. Also, in comparison, Mt View made a decision in 1 day for their grade separation .
Also, attended some Castilleja meetings, staff bent over backwards to help Castilleja skirt zoning codes and municipal codes to have Castilleja expand. The City spent years and hundreds of thousands of dollars not representing its residents to placate its rich and powerful Castilleja Board of Trustees and wealthy donors to get the project built. Yes, unbelievable the amount of staff time/ money spent to get to the wrong decision. Also, sent residents on a wild goose chase having to hire an attorney to get to the facts.
So I’m voting NO on L.