As a property owner of several downtown properties, I was denied my votes on the Morgan Hill Property and Business Improvement District (MHPBID) due to the method that was used to distribute ballots to property owners. I believe this is an unfair tax, which in many cases is borne by the tenants as they are passed down by property owners.
In my case, I never received a ballot, one of which was incorrectly mailed to one of our buildings occupied by multiple tenants. I have expressed to Economic Development Manager Matt Mahood and City Manager Christina Turner that this significant tax places an extreme financial burden on our tenants as we go into an uncertain economic future. I also told them they should have taken an extra measure to ensure everyone received a ballot.
I have also asked City Attorney Donald Larkin to send out new ballots via Registered or Certified mail, to ensure that all property owners receive their ballots.
There were a significant number of ballots that were not received by the city, which leads me to believe that many were excluded. I asked Matt Mahood why they did not reach out to those who did not receive a ballot, like me, in an effort to make sure everyone had an opportunity to vote.
If you are a property owner who did not receive a ballot, please contact me at da*@po******.com .
I have resided in Morgan Hill since 1977, and support many of the improvements that have taken place over the years, making Morgan Hill a unique downtown experience. I also support our hard working business owners that have contributed to that success.
Dan Roth
Morgan Hill
Dan, you want special treatment or something? So you didn’t get to vote , what’s the big deal? I assume all of your buildings are fully enclosed and have roofs already. Sounds like you are complaining about nothing. Nobody in the MH government ever promised transparency or fairness. If you want the attention of the economic development team, ya know where they would actually talk to you before making decisions that impact you, I suggest taking a roof off and telling them you need a special zoning change to go up a few floors. Then you’ll get a lot of support.
Dan, you want special treatment or something? So you didn’t get to vote , what’s the big deal? I assume all of your buildings are fully enclosed and have roofs already. Sounds like you are complaining about nothing. Nobody in the MH government ever promised transparency or fairness. If you want the attention of the economic development team, ya know where they would actually talk to you before making decisions that impact you, I suggest taking a roof off and telling them you need a special zoning change to go up a few floors. Then you’ll get a lot of support.
Don’t feel too bad though. As the largest (60%) downtown property owners, the Public had to rely on their representatives to make an informed decision. I had no chance being in District D. The only residents that can be thankful for having representation that made a good decision are those that live in Rene Spring’s district.
BUT maybe there is reason to be hopeful going into a new year! On Dec 14, City Council will be transformed by the inauguration of those who won in the General Election. Each of the three who will be inaugurated campaigned on supporting Public Interest and building trust in the community. IF they were sincere and ACT in ways that are consistent with what they SAID we will soon see CHANGE FOR THE BETTER!