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Vol. 21, No. 45
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Voters strike down Measure L by Kyle Szymanski
November 8, 2019
Honoring Our Veterans
Staff Writer
Brentwood’s Measure L, a developerbacked initiative to move the city’s urban limit line to accommodate a 815-acre project of up to 2,400 residential units north of Balfour Road, appears to be defeated, according to the Contra Costa County Election Division’s unofficial final results. An estimated 71.03% (8,661 votes) rejected the proposal, while 28.84% (3,517 votes) approved it. County elections officials said Wednesday they expect the results to be certified within 30 days. “This isn’t a surprise,” said Bob Nunn, a member of the Blackhawk Nunn Partners development group that spearheaded the initiative. “We were not expecting a different outcome. We had polling data a year ago that showed Brentwood would be a pretty heavy lift, but we also felt the obligation to give Brentwood the first opportunity to say yes or no, because we are in the Brentwood school see Measure L page 18A
This week’s special edition pays tribute to East County veterans, highlights local events. Page 1B
Fire District Seeks Input Photo by Tony Kukulich
Alliance for a Better Brentwood gathered at Rubiano’s to await election results on Measure L Tuesday, Nov. 5. The measure, which would have expanded the city’s urban limit line and allowed the development of up to 2,400 homes on an 815-acre parcel, was firmly defeated as 71% of the 12,000 votes cast were against the measure.
Brentwood school district appoints new trustee by Deanna Gordon Staff Writer
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Blythe Lind was sworn in as the newest member of the Brentwood Union School District Board of Trustees Wednesday, Nov. 6. Her term will expire in November 2020.
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The Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) Board of Trustees appointed Blythe Lind as its new member Wednesday, Oct. 30. Lind was chosen during an open interview process during BUSD’s special board meeting, and was officially sworn in by Superintendent Dana Eaton during its meeting Wednesday, Nov. 6. Lind replaces former trustee James Cushing, who died Sept. 11. As a 17-year resident of Brentwood, former elementary school teacher and parent of two children in BUSD, Lind looks forward to making a positive impact in the district and continuing its success. “I felt like I could bring lots of different experiences to the table,”
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Lind said. “I’ve had the teacher role, and I’ve had the parent role, and I’ve had some experiences with being on a board in several different platforms. Now, after several years in the district, I’ve gained enough experiences to give some positive input and be a part of the decision making process of the board.” Lind previously taught in Livermore and Oakley, but now describes herself as “a stay-athome mom who’s never home.” She spends much of her time volunteering, both within her daughters’ schools — one a seventhgrader at Bristow Middle School, and the other a sophomore at Liberty High School — as well as on boards and committees. She currently serves on the Brentwood Education Foundation Board, the see Trustee page 18A
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LMC is eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize awarded to junior colleges.
District launches We Are Listening campaign to gather public feedback. Page 4A
Postseason Winners
Liberty boys’ and girls’ water polo teams win inaugural league tournament. Page 15A Calendar............................. 19A Classifieds.......................... 12A Cop Logs............................... 9A Education.............................5A Food..................................... 11A Opinion................................. 8A Pet of the Week................ 14A Sports.................................. 15A
Holiday Art Fair
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“Earlier than the Bird” Art Fair kicks off at Bankhead Theater in Livermore.