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Upland residents center Measure N, roads and police funding during public comment
Summary
Ten public commenters addressed Measure N during oral communications, with multiple residents urging a yes vote to fund streets and police and others raising concerns about campaign sign enforcement and disclosure of PAC funding.
Public comment at the Oct. 14 Upland City Council meeting focused heavily on Measure N, a proposed 1% local sales‑tax measure that supporters say will raise about $20 million over time for roads, sidewalks and public safety.
Several longtime residents and nonprofit leaders urged voters to support Measure N, saying local revenue is needed to maintain streets, sidewalks and 9‑1‑1 response times. Mark Longenecker, executive director of Pacific Community Center, thanked the council for funding recent repairs on Arrow Highway and supported the measure and citizen oversight committee. Elizabeth Alvarez said every dollar raised would remain in Upland and described Measure N as an investment in public safety and infrastructure.
Other speakers raised concerns. Glenn Bozar alleged uneven enforcement of the city’s political‑sign rules, saying many Yes Committee signs were placed illegally and that code‑enforcement complaints were ignored. Nancy Patterson noted she received mailers without clear political‑action‑committee disclosures and asked how residents can learn who is funding campaign materials. John Wofford asked for a clearer spending roadmap and percentage allocations for the projected $20 million.
Council members and the city manager responded by noting upcoming public engagement meetings on Measure N (Oct. 24 and Oct. 29), the creation of an oversight committee and that campaign‑finance questions can be pursued with the responsible PACs and reporting systems. The meeting record shows a mix of public advocacy both for and against the measure; no formal council action on the ballot measure occurred at the meeting.
Speakers who urged support cited local control and oversight; opponents or skeptics cited enforcement and transparency concerns.
