Yes on Measure GG

Editor,

We are writing to Piedmont voters to urge a YES vote on Measure GG. Our families planted roots in Piedmont more than 100 years ago. We have made our home here because Piedmont offers a unique combination of small-town ambiance with strong public safety, outstanding public schools and excellent quality of life amenities such as beautiful parks, strong recreation programs and lovely public spaces.

We believe the financial experts who are telling us we soon will have a shortfall in revenues to pay for existing city services, facilities and infrastructure. The cuts that will come if that happens, most likely starting with “quality of life” expenses, threaten the things we hold most dear about Piedmont.

We believe the small increase in the real estate transfer tax proposed by Measure GG is the most painless method of dealing with the threat. It is only imposed at a time when property is being sold—a time when funds are most likely to be available to make a payment. Your YES vote on Measure GG will help preserve the Piedmont that has kept our families here for so long.

– Fran Bishopric Wolfe and Cameron Wolfe, Jr.