Argument Against Measure J
For Mountain View November 5 election
submitted by the Alliance for a New Moffett Field
MEASURE J: "Should Mountain View support air cargo or othercommercial or civil aviation at Moffett Federal Airfield?"
No! Mountain View should not support commercial or civil air operationsat Moffett Field, such as NASA's proposal for round-the-clock air cargoflights. It's bad for our quality of life, bad for our local economy, andbad for the U.S. taxpayer.
Allowing any air cargo operations at Moffett Field would open the door forincreased commercial use of the airfield. Since NASA needs special Congressionallegislation to allow such flights, Mountain View voters have the opportunityto prevent them by sending a clear message to our Congressional delegationthat we do not want air cargo at Moffett Field.
Thousands more jet takeoffs and landings, including many before dawn, woulddisrupt our neighborhoods' peace and quiet. The air cargo companies wantto use Moffett Field because San Jose won't let them fly in the early morning.NASA claims that few early morning flights will rumble over our homes, butit cannot and will not make guarantees.
Increased noise will reduce the value of our homes. Airport noise must bedisclosed whenever we sell our homes. Local companies will find it harderto attract and retain the qualified professionals they need to compete.
Air cargo, in itself, will not make Moffett Field cost-effective. Moffettis valuable property. Whether by lease or by sale, there are many acceptablealternatives that would bring in more money for the federal taxpayer. - Vote NO if you don't want Congress to pass special legislation allowingcommercial air cargo flights at Moffett Field.
- Vote NO if you don't want to be stuck with a commercial airport in MountainView.
- Vote NO if you don't want to hear jets at 4:00 or 5:00 in the morning.
- Vote NO if you believe that local communities should explore a fullrange of future uses for Moffett Field.
Signed
No argument in favor of Measure J was submitted.
The San Jose Mercury News published an editorial in favorof Measure J on 10/1/96.
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Thanks for your support.
Vanya Sloan, Vice-President