Letter to the Editor

I attended the County Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday, where the board unanimously voted to approve the Spieker Corporation’s proposal to level and clear the stunning Seven Hills Ranch property for wealthy senior housing. While supported by a few hoping to live there after the 5 years Walnut Creek residents live through horrific turmoil of the decimation and construction, over 4,000 people signed a petition protesting the travesty of this decision, and hundreds of residents and experts watched and waited over 6 hours to make their 90 second impassioned plea for rejection. To summarize the board’s comments before voting, they basically told their constituents, “we know what is best for you, you don’t get a choice, so get over it”. Take note when you get to vote again, and remember who doesn’t represent you: Karen Mitchoff (retired today), Federal Glover, Diane Burgis, John Gioia, Candace Andersen. Big money wins again.