There are many votes yet to be counted. However, with 30,338 votes counted so far, the Yes votes are 8,580 and the No votes are 21,021.
Santa Cruz County voters have spoken. We feel very optimistic that the results will show voters have rejected Greenway’s proposal to tear up the tracks – potentially in a landslide. A rejection of Measure D is a political mandate from our community. Voters once again are sending a message to the RTC that they want a future that includes a trail located alongside rail.
It is our expectation that the RTC will listen to the people, reject railbanking and focus on continuing to build the rail and trail project. Measure D revealed a deep passion in our community for a future that includes both a trail and rail. This community wants a transportation system that is greener, more equitable and more efficient than what we have now. Voters recognize that rail AND trail is the best way to deliver on that future.
We are deeply grateful to all of the many volunteers and donors who passionately fueled this campaign from start to finish! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
For those who would like to follow the results closely, please visit www.votescount.com (County Elections Dept). The Elections Dept will make their next update on 6/10/22.
