With my background in commercial real estate, I am often weary of development plans because I've seen what happens on the other side - the developer's side. This is why I was glad to see that these issues are being discussed because we can't afford to not do this development right. As Blake Brydon, chamber board president stated in a meeting October 8th, "Alameda Point occupies one-third of the island... We can't take it lightly, so we took a stand. If ti's not done right, it could become a liability for our city, revenue and businesses".
Mayor Beverly Johnson says, "It is important for Alameda residents to realize this is a developer driven initiative... although I am a strong supporter of development at Alameda Point this initiative over reaches, unsurpassing the city's ability to negotiate a fair development deal that financially protects the city. After studying the election report, I've come to the conclusion that it is completely one-sided".
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