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I have been reading comments from our city councilman, Richard Lowenthal, that, “what we need the most is a significant process so that when a project like Verona is considered; the council hears all points of view.
If that was in place in 1999, the council would have heard just how much concern there was about the height and scale of that project, and it would have undoubtedly been scaled back.”
I would like to bring to his attention that I spoke before the city council regarding this project.
I had carefully reviewed the master plan and was able to point out all of the variances that the city was allowing on height and size. I was representing many people who were very concerned about the project. I spoke before the council, but I was definitely not heard.
The developers were present and had no trouble being heard!
I have participated in the large General Plan Task Force study days and have come to the conclusion that those “in charge” hear what they want to hear and do what they want to do.
The people of Cupertino are circulating petitions because the city council does not seem to be listening to them. This is a sad commentary.
It is time that we all worked together for the good of the community and not the developers.
Cupertino Courier
Letters to the Editor, June 9, 2004
Madeleine Kasof, Cupertino
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