Measure J seemed like another non-controversial proposal at first.
It extended the lifetime of an earlier ballot measure dedicating a portion of revenues from leases on properties at Mission Bay Park and shuffled the formula for allocating funds to include other regional parks.
The idea was for these revenues to pay for bonds to be used in capital improvement projects for Mission Bay Park and regional parks, including Balboa Park.
Needless to say, Balboa Park groups existing amidst crumbling buildings and other infrastructure shortcomings were thrilled. [Read more…]