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What Part of "Low Density" Doesn't
the Council Understand?
In a recent letter to the editor (Yorba Linda Star, September
1, 2005), Mr. Herring wrote: "In regard to the “Right
to Vote” election
in Yorba Linda, Councilman Jim Winder questioned whether
petition signers understood all aspects of the issue. I for
one understand. What I and others are confused on is, what
part of “low
density” the councilman doesn't understand?"
In a recent article in The Orange County Register - September
21, 2005, Council member Winder said: “I think
the implications of the initiative is bad government. The
people elected officials to make decisions for them, because
that is what a representative government is.”
The council members should all read Article 2 of the California
Constitution in Section 1. where it states: "All political
power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted
for their protection, security, and benefit, and they have
the right to alter or reform it when the public good may
require."
Except for Mayor Wilson, the City Council has turned a deaf
ear to residents' concerns about increased density and eminent
domain. She was the only council member to question the higher
proposed densities for the Town Center.
At a recent redevelopment
agency meeting, she actually made a motion to study an exemption
to eminent domain for the Adams property. Other than Duvall,
who cannot vote on these issues, no one else would second
her motion; it died along with their credibility.
In Council member Winders view of representative government,
"the people elected officials to make decisions for
them".
This has been a familiar refrain from those in power throughout
history. They know best even when their constituents tell
them otherwise.
The big question is whether the council will shake off the
developers yoke of influence or just continue on ignoring
residents concerns.
The people have spoken.
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