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EvergreenFriends.org is a community group opposing the current and proposed large commercial development on
Evergreen Community College public land.
Background
EVC Trustees have been granting 95 year leases of Evergreen Valley College public school lands
for retail and residential housing development.
On April 21, 2015, the Trustees voted to lease most of the flat college land for retail commercial and private housing.
Opposition
There are many reasons for which community members oppose the commercial development.
A few are:
Violation of Equal Public Education - The view that EVC is the community college serving
east San Jose and the program offerings currently are far less than as being
provided in the western region of the Valley. The community college system is
a State entity and should be providing basic equitable public education to
east San Jose. Leasing the lands of EVC for 95 years effectively eliminates the
opportunity to provide east San Jose with equitable public community college facilities.
Violation of State Public Education Charter - That view that
State public education agencies are chartered to provide public education
service. A State local education agency operating as a revenue agency and landlord
of commercial real estate violates the purpose for which the agency exists.
Violation of Public Intent - The opinion that public school funding
and assets must be used only for public use. Using public education land for
large private commercial development is a violation of public intent.
Misuse of public funds - The view that if the
government is to use voter approved education bond funds, that the government must use
the funds for purposes as approved by the voters. The trustees
bought the land of EVC likely using State education bond funds. Rather than using
the funds for educational facilities as required by the bond, the trustees are effectively
using the funds for personal financial gain.
Membership
If you oppose the long-term leasing of Evergreen Valley College land for any reason,
consider joining us. There is no requirement to participate in activities. Some
members merely want to keep informed.
No membership costs.
The organization does not handle any money nor have any assets.
Privacy.
The name and contact information of any member may not be published nor released to
any other member in any form unless specifically authorized by the member.
Each member may particpate in various group advocacy activities.
The board shares advocacy ideas to promote to the membership. The organization maintains a list of activites for which a member may choose to participate. Share your own
ideas with the board.
Moderation.
The board merely serves to provide moderation, facilitate communications and maintain
privacy of the membership. The board members are elected by the group.
Meetings.
We like to meet at various local coffee shops in the Evergreen area. Communication
is also via email. (bcc when to the group)
Join us! CLICK HERE to send us an email to join. Note: You should receive a reply
within 48 hours.
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Updated: 6/24/2019
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