Yes for Better: Major Endorsements Grow For Measure B

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The list of political and organizational supporters for Measure B, Yes for Better, has grown exponentially over the past two weeks.

Measure B is the initiative, that if it passes, would build a housing development in northern San Diego County and bring housing and jobs to the region.

Mayors and Chamber of Commerce groups are coming forward in droves to voice their support for the project that will help San Diego County out of its housing crisis.

Joining the Republican Party of San Diego County in supporting Measure B are former San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and Mayor of Chula Vista Mary Salas.

Support for Measure B is also coming from:

Jerome Stocks, Former Mayor of Encinitas
Matt Hall, Mayor of Carlsbad
Sam Abed, Mayor of Escondido
Judy Ritter, Mayor of Vista
Ernie Cowan, Former Mayor of Escondido
Jim Desmond, Mayor of San Marcos
Jerry Kern, Oceanside City Councilmember
Bonsall Chamber of Commerce
Valley Center Chamber of Commerce
Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce
Escondido Chamber of Commerce 
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
North San Diego County Association of Realtors
Randy Voepel, Mayor of Santee
Bill Wells, Mayor El Cajon
Mark Goldman, San Diego State Lecturer & Real Estate Expert

All of these supporters noted that the only way to fix the region's housing crisis is by adding more housing stock and Measure B is the start of this process.

The Mayor of San Marcos Jim Desmond said about Measure B, "We have to understand that San Diego County's housing crisis is not a product of people moving here, it's about our younger generations not having the means to buy or rent here and having to relocate. Yes on B will provide our children and grandchildren with housing opportunities so that our families can stay together and people can live closer to where they work."

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