Rivals for and Against Development : Carlsbad Measures Draw More Than $100,000

CARLSBAD —  More than $100,000 has been raised by rival groups battling over two growth-related ballot measures in the Nov. 4 election.

More than $55,000 has been raised by the Carlsbad Community Builders Assn., a group of landowners and developers opposed to both Proposition G, a slow-growth measure sponsored by a citizens coalition, and the council-backed Proposition E.

Among the major contributors to the group are La Costa Land Co. of Newport Beach and Carlsbad Highlands Investment Co. of San Diego, which have given $11,400 apiece. First American Title Insurance Co. of San Diego has shelled out $10,000, while Carlsbad Investors Ltd. of Irvine and the Building Industry Assn. of San Diego have contributed $5,700 and $3,800 each.

Citizens for Carlsbad’s Future, which backs Proposition E, has raised more than $25,000. Carlsbad Assn. for Responsible Electors, another group favoring passage of the council-sponsored measure, has garnered about $5,500.

Concerned Citizens, an organization that is helping push Proposition G, has raised more than $14,000 so far.

Propositions E and G are competing on the ballot. Should both get a majority vote, the measure with the most votes wins.

Proposition G would limit the number of homes that could be built in Carlsbad each year to 1,000 in 1987, 750 in 1988 and 500 a year thereafter until 1996.

Proposition E, although it would not control the rate of growth, mandates a limit of 54,599 housing units in the city. Backers say the measure would help keep city services in step with future development.