Measure Q would approve agreements between Half Moon Bay and Mercy Housing California, allowing the nonprofit to develop and operate 40 affordable apartments for senior agricultural workers at 535–555 Kelly Ave. The city would lease the property for 99 years at $1 per year, and the project would include just over 2,600 square feet of community space. Passes with a majority vote.
Yes Argument
Measure Q would provide 40 affordable apartments for senior farmworkers without requiring Half Moon Bay taxpayers to pay for construction or operation. The project would also help the city meet state-mandated affordable housing requirements. Rejecting it could expose Half Moon Bay to additional litigation, fines and penalties from the state and potentially weaken the city’s control over future development.
No Argument
Measure Q would allow Half Moon Bay’s first five-story downtown housing development and lease city-owned property to a developer for 99 years at $1 per year. The project is too large and dense for its downtown location and could set a precedent for taller, denser development that does not conform to existing local standards. Voters should have greater control over major decisions affecting the city’s character and future growth.
Key Supporters
In Support
- Robert Brownstone, City Council member, Half Moon Bay
- Eric DeBode, executive director, Abundant Grace Coastside
- Ernest Jan Null, resident, Half Moon Bay
- Harvey Rarback, executive officer, Yes on 555 Kelly
In Opposition
- Hal Bogner, organizer, Let Half Moon Bay Voters Decide