Why does the tiny town of Atherton need a new civic center?!? What a waste of money. Seems taxpayer dollars could be spent on something more worthwhile that would benefit more people than are currently using the civic center there now. Just saying...

pearl:

you clearly haven't been to the run down dilapidated buildings the town has been using. They most certainly need new buildings.

I have to tip my hat to the supporters of Measure A. By using their connections, money, and muscle (APD), they have successfully reframed the issue into if you're not in favor of spending more than $50M on a new town center, it means you are in favor of the current structures. A little bit like saying your wife's car is 20 years old, so unless you replace it with a Rolls Royce, you still want her to drive around in a broken down old car. What about just getting the Toyota Corolla that would serve the purpose and not take more taxes from the hardworking people in this town? The Almanac seems to have had a drink of the same Kool Aid. Too bad for us, Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer. The debt will be large.

@Reframing

If the supporters really had strong connections, money, and muscle, they would have been able to fundraise all the money needed for the town center. They wouldn't take a chance on a public vote.

If there's a building plan that's cheaper with the same functionality, then opponents should present the alternative vision in detail. Otherwise, they are just selling vaporware. And the tactics being used are capitalizing on fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD).

I believe that's the reason you are seeing more support for Measure A.