By Howard C. Alphson Santa Monica
Copies of letters being sent out by NOMA (North of Montana Association) and Save our Neighborhood, signed by Mayor Bloom and others, wrongfully convey the impression that support for Prop. A (Freedom of Choice), is from developers. I am not a member of either organization but received these letters and felt it was necessary to set the record straight.
On behalf of the homeowners in Santa Monica who have displayed on their property the sign in favor of Prop. A, this is to inform you that knowledgeable homeowners, many of whom displayed a copy of the sign, support Prop. A (Freedom of Choice). As indicated by the numerous supporters with signs, the support for Prop A is not from developers, it is from informed homeowners. We are concerned with the potential of reduction in value of our homes without our consent by misinformation to the public. Residential lots in Santa Monica derive their values from the location and the land — not the residence buildings on them, which were built 40-50 years ago.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 24, 2003. Read the original PDF.