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Police association, city employees and residents urge support for Measure N, citing rising crime and deteriorating streets
Summary
Speakers at Upland's Aug. 29 special meeting urged voters to back Measure N to fund police staffing and major road repairs, citing a claimed 52% increase in robberies and a 2024 pavement plan showing a decline in the city's PCI without new revenue.
Public commenters and city representatives told the Upland City Council on Aug. 29 that Measure N's proposed 1% sales tax is needed to shore up public safety and repair aging infrastructure.
Gabe Garcia, president of the Upland Police Officers Association, said Measure N "will provide the resources needed to hire more police officers and replace outdated equipment." Garcia told the council the measure would help the department respond to rising crime; he asserted that robberies "have increased by 52% from last year." He also urged clear ballot language so voters can make an…
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