Keep Piedmont moving forward with Measure GG

Dear Editor,

When I was young, Piedmont Recreation Department programs were instrumental in my development and helped form the person I am today. When I was fortunate enough to serve as Piedmont’s Recreation Director and later as City Administrator, I gained insight into the ongoing cost of the many services provided by the City of Piedmont to the community. From streets to parks, sidewalks to police cars, fire apparatus to building maintenance, the costs to provide essential services to Piedmont have continued to rise.

Piedmont is one of a small number of California cities whose revenues are primarily property based. This funding structure severely limits options for increased revenues needed to keep Piedmont from falling further behind. Measure GG is a reasonable way to provide additional and ongoing funds to support city services, while not placing an ongoing burden on property owners. If approved, Measure GG will bring Piedmont’s transfer tax more in line with our surrounding communities and provide approximately $1.5 million in additional revenue to support essential services and city infrastructure.

Piedmonters understand the value of ongoing investment, especially in community services and assets. Supporting Measure GG is a way to keep up and keep Piedmont moving forward for years to come.

Sincerely,
Sara Lillevand
Retired City Administrator