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Thanks to San Benito voters who were not fooled by Big Oil's million dollar advertising and lies!
Measure J won with 59% of the vote on November 4, 2014. San Benito County voter turnout was 58%, much higher than our statewide average of 41%. |
Campaign Spending by Big Oil vs. Measure J Supporters
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Citadel claims $1.2 billion in damages
(click on link above to read article) After Measure J won, Citadel Exploration filed a claim against San Benito County for $1.2 billion in damages. This is a "takings claim". Our attorneys are confident that Measure J will stand up to legal challenges. Measure J is based on the well-established legal theory that local governments in "home rule" states can use zoning and land use to regulate industrial activities -- like oil and gas operations. This legal theory has been upheld by New York state's highest court, which ruled recently that New York communities can ban fracking. Like New York, California is a "home rule" state. |
Citadel's cyclic steam injection project in Bitterwater, San Benito County
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Read Citadel's $1.2 Billion Claim Letter
(click on link above or pdf file at right) |
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Why San Benito's victory against Big Oil matters (View video at right. Double click to enlarge video screen.) Don't let Citadel bully our county. Donate to the Measure J Legal Defense fund. (Click on button below) |
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