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Voters Say YES to Neiman Marcus and Walnut Creek!

In an unprecedented showing of community support, Walnut Creek voters resoundingly approved Measure I yesterday (Nov. 3), clearing the way for a small Neiman Marcus store to be built at Broadway Plaza. With virtually all ballots counted, nearly 72% of voters said YES on Measure I.

"We are proud to be part of a community that can come together this strongly on an issue like this," said Carole Wynstra and Emily Chang, co-chairs of Yes for Walnut Creek. "This vote sends a clear message that our community supports Broadway Plaza, Neiman Marcus, and the City's carefully planned vision for our downtown."

More than 200 community members invested thousands of hours in support of Yes on Measure I, walking neighborhoods, phoning voters, and getting out the vote.

Yesterday's election saw just under 21,500 voters cast ballots, a turnout of 51%, which is huge for an off-year special election. Two-thirds of the votes were cast by mail (absentee ballots), a growing trend in Walnut Creek.

What to Do with Yard Signs

Let's not waste the Yes on Measure I yard signs!

Local architect and metal artist Joe Bologna will use the metal from the YES signs for his metal sculptures.

So, please leave your yard signs out for a few days and campaign committee members will pick them up as we see them. Or, to help us, you can deliver your signs to any of the following homes and leave them near the front door.

Abrams: 3053 Cafeto Drive
Siegel: 2849 Walnut Blvd.
Lawson: 1959 Woodbury Ct.
Silva: 1801 Glenhaven Ave.
Ceaser: 22 San Jose Ct.
Leutzinger: 96 Valla Ct.