MORROW SUPPORTS SAFE & HEALTHY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE

August 19, 1999

Senator Bill Morrow has announced his strong support for The Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative.  This measure would put the decision making power in the hands of the people, requiring a two-thirds vote on projects that could affect the health and safety of a community.

Since the announcement that the MCAS El Toro would be closed Senator Morrow has been critical of the County’s reuse plan.  “The ink on the orders to close the military base was hardly dry before those who favor an airport were pushing their plans down our throats” Morrow stated.  The Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative is the best way to stem the tide of plans and schemes that ache to waste valuable tax dollars and destroy the quality of life for thousands of citizens.”

He continued, “As a former-Marine, it is a duty and honor to fight the good fight.  I am announcing my official support for The Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative because I want to get into the trenches with the over 5,000 volunteers out there everyday getting the word out and collecting petitions.”

Morrow vowed,  “I am keeping a watchful eye on the process to insure that State law is not compromised in the County’s inexplicable rush to build this airport.  It will remain a high priority to do all I can to assist my constituents in their rejection of the County of Orange’s intent to build an international airport at El Toro.”
 

The Senator's district includes part of Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, the
cities of Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente,
and south to Del Mar and inland to Escondido in San Diego County.