Letters to the Editor: Measure P, Sunrise Mall, more fast food?

Sentinel Staff Report–
Latest letters to the editor from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers discuss the Sunrise Mall and a newly proposed amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow plan.

More fast food restaurants?
Two things that stick out, the removal of open space requirement and 8 fast food restaurants, really, that’s the best they can do is eight [expletive removed] junk food stores? It’s a joke to claim these junk food restaurants fit into the Sunrise Tomorrow master plan, because they don’t. There’s already too many junk food restaurants on Sunrise Blvd.
— Craig Allen, Citrus Heights

New proposal for mall doesn’t make sense
Ethan Conrad Properties proposal for fast food and Home Depot, etc. does not fit at all with original plan. Redo the indoor mall and create housing, which we need, along with a venue at the Sears building for entertainment. Put solar in parking areas for shaded parking and to supply energy to the mall. We don’t need more fast food. The council actually discussed not allowing more fast food. We have a whole food court inside the mall where fast food could go. If the mall was refurbished and modernized more businesses would come. More housing around the mall would create customers as would an entertainment venue at the large empty Sears building
— Kimberly Montgomery, Citrus Heights

Related: Developer proposes plan for Sunrise Mall including In-N-Out, Home Depot – Citrus Heights Sentinel

Does SJUSD need a new $950M bond measure?
The simple answer to that question is YES! The San Juan Unified School District Measure P is an important step in providing funds for the repair and rehabilitation of the 12 district campus locations in Citrus Heights. As older Bond issues expire over the next few years, these new funds guarantee continued improvements providing campus security fencing, environmental safety, new roofing and HVAC upgrades. This Measure will fund new science classrooms for San Juan High School, new facilities for Sylvan Middle School and other classroom rehabilitation for our elementary schools.
Citrus Heights saw a 220-student increase this year over last. 120 of those at Woodside K-8. These increases are expected to continue as new families move to our city. The Measure guarantees no salary, or benefits are funded from this Bond. An advisory committee will oversee planning and expenditures. And there will be NO tax increases for residents as older bonds expire over the first 5 years. This is our opportunity as a community to step up and make a positive contribution to our students. Let’s provide them with safe, secure and modernized learning environments.
VOTE YES ON MEASURE P
-Albert Fox, Citrus Heights

Related: Voters to see $950M bond measure for SJUSD on November ballot

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