Congratulations to LAFCO for Adopting Ag Mitigation Policies

Dear Editor, Congratulations to LAFCO on completing the public
meetings, workshops and hearings and adopting an agricultural
mitigation policy within one year. It’s 43 years overdue, but will
be a model for other counties to adopt.
Congratulations to LAFCO for Adopting Ag Mitigation Policies

Dear Editor,

Congratulations to LAFCO on completing the public meetings, workshops and hearings and adopting an agricultural mitigation policy within one year. It’s 43 years overdue, but will be a model for other counties to adopt.

The county’s LAFCO commissioners are to be commended for their efforts and hard work.

Although I personally would have preferred a more stringent agricultural land and open space mitigation policy, it’s a beginning to formally curb urban sprawl and preserve the remaining agricultural lands and open space in Santa Clara County. General policy item No. 5 will allow LAFCO to review, strengthen and revise the policies if the cities do not live up to LAFCO’s mission, goals and the purpose of the LAFCO agricultural mitigation policies.

I support LAFCO’s adopted agricultural mitigation policy and strongly support its immediate application to all proposed Santa Clara County annexation projects.

I am willing to see if the cities will follow through on their responsibility of developing meaningful agricultural mitigation policies within their own city boundaries as well as for LAFCO annexation applications as encouraged in the General Policies item statement No, 2. See the LAFCO Web site at http://www.santaclara.lafco.ca.gov/ for more information. Again, congratulations to all of Santa Clara County for a remarkable move to improve responsible urban planning, discourage urban sprawl and preserve agriculture lands and open space for our future.

Ken Bone, Gilroy

Mike and Marlene Hughes Richly Deserve Volunteerism Award

Dear Editor,

I have known Mike Hughes since the day I was born. For many years, he managed my parent’s store, Mr. Art’s, where he watched my sister, brother and I grow up. Some of the fondest memories of living in Gilroy include the times spent with Mike and Marlene.

Both Mike and Marlene have been dedicated to community involvement and helping raise money for various groups and events.

Mike’s community involvement can also be found in neighboring towns such as Salinas. Several years ago, I was so excited to see Mike participating in the Salinas Relay for Life, which helps raise money for cancer research. I have seen Mike every year since at this event and always see him working hard during the event as he shares his talent and love of cooking with the participants.

Everyday I see Mike’s beautiful craftsmanship in the many pieces he made for my parents over the years, which can be found in their home.

Mike is one of the kindest and most talented people I know and I am thrilled he is receiving this special recognition.

Teri Hunsdorfer, Salinas