Riverbank voters to decide on Measure M, adding voter approval requirements for land use

Riverbank voters will decide on Measure M this Tuesday, a ballot initiative that would require voter approval for any city council decision authorizing urban development on agricultural or open space lands. The measure, driven by a citizen petition, follows controversy over the River Walk housing project. While supporters seek greater public input on development, the city attorney has warned that the proposal may conflict with state housing and annexation laws.