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County Tax -- Not a chance Posted 3/3/2010 @ 11:09 PM :: 1 Comments

This article appears in the Daily Democrat today. Not only did I say that it is unlikely that this tax will pass but I am likely to oppose any tax increases at this time -- including the City of Woodland measure, the state water bond, and any effort by the county to raise taxes. It is not going to pass and it is not the right time.

California Budget Project Posted 3/3/2010 @ 8:41 PM :: 0 Comments

This is some good information from the California Budget Project passed on to me by Supervisor Thomson. Growing_Need.pdf I think it makes the case of why when the county gets to a better financial place we need to save a ton of money to get through the next recession.  If county government is going to be a safeety net then we need to save our pennies for tough economic times.

REACH 4 Books Posted 2/22/2010 @ 9:32 PM :: 0 Comments

I just got this in the mail.  Check this out......

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Posted 2/22/2010 @ 3:57 PM :: 0 Comments

I just got news that the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association endorsed me.

Flory Birthday Posted 2/22/2010 @ 7:22 AM :: 0 Comments

If you see Dave Flory today -- wish him a Happy Birthday.

Where is this? Posted 2/21/2010 @ 10:38 PM :: 1 Comments

On Saturday morning I was out for a walk and saw this.  Where is it?

Helen Nash Posted 2/14/2010 @ 8:44 PM :: 0 Comments

My mom told me at lunch today that long time Yolo County educator Helen Nash has died. She was an amazing lady.   I have not see the obituary in the newspaper but will be adjourning in her memory at our next meeting with or without it. She was the driving force behind the Yolo County Academic Decathlon.  The one thing you always knew about Helen -- is exactly how she felt on issues. She did not hold back one bit. God bless.  She has no immediate family.  A nephew lives on the East Coast but that is all we know about.

Uhhh... I think this letter is missing a few key facts Posted 2/14/2010 @ 8:38 PM :: 0 Comments

So I read this letter to the editor in the Daily Democrat today from Janet Levers.  You can read it here. I thought about writing a long response and explanation about the history of the library system in Woodland and Yolo County but decided that would be like starting a book. The one key point -- Davis uses lots of volunteers and they have passed a ballot measure specifically for the library.

Sales Tax Increase for Woodland Posted 2/10/2010 @ 11:59 PM :: 1 Comments

I am looking forward to a conversation that I assume will occur with Mayor Davies and Vice-Mayor Pimentel but I find it hard to imagine a set of circumstances where I would personally support a sales tax increase.

Give your opinion.... Posted 2/10/2010 @ 10:49 PM :: 0 Comments

The Small Business Development Center at Yuba Community College would like people to fill out the attached survey.  Take the time to fill it out here.

Jeff Reisig's new website Posted 2/9/2010 @ 7:41 PM :: 0 Comments

Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig has a new website for his campaign.  Check it out here. I strongly encourage you to click on the endorse Jeff button on the right and add your name to his list of supporters.

Murder at the Library - get your tickets Posted 2/9/2010 @ 5:25 PM :: 0 Comments

Hi everyone, Mystery Night tickets are available for purchase now.  Once again, they will be $35.00 per person.  The play is a melodramatic murder - with an international detective, a Romanian Count and several conniving locals that are trying to make a quick buck in a mining operation.   The action starts at the historic Woodlandville International Train Depot and ends in the incomparable Woodlandville Carnegie Library...and somewhere along the way a body shows up - a dead body! We'll have delicious (and hearty) appetizers and desserts being served and local wineries pouring an assortment of marvelous wines while you stroll through the library bidding on some fabulous silent auction items (and maybe collecting a clue - or two). Don't forget, if you solve the mystery correctly, you could take home the "Ace Detective" prize!! Some of our Silent Auction prizes so far include tickets on Southwest (four to anywhere they fly),  one-day Disneyland park-hopper (for four), Cache Creek Buffet, art from local artists, Road Trip Bar & Grill gift certificate (s), jewelry, autographed copies of books, Jackson Rancheria Buffet (includes seafood), Woodland Opera House and other event tickets, gift certificates from local merchants and more.  So, don't forget your checkbook - no Romanian Lei accepted. Our good natured and talented cast this year include: Al Eby, Freddie Oakley, Silvina Salcedo, Michael Evans, Martie Dote, Jeff Monroe, David Flory and Art Pimentel.  We appreciate all of their hard work and humor. I'm attaching the flyer (pdf and jpeg formats) with some more information and an order form on the bottom. You can print and return or just send checks made payable to: "FOL Mystery Night" to PO Box 545  Woodland, 95776.   If you have any questions, you can email us or call 530-666-0545 (message phone only - someone will call you back).  If you can't view the flyers let me know and I can send you a postcard.   Buy your tickets early as we have sold out in the past.  I hope to see you for the 11th Annual Murder Mystery in the library on March 6. Regards, Diana Dearmore Mystery Night Chair woodlandfol@yahoo.com

Local Government Posted 2/8/2010 @ 3:28 PM :: 1 Comments

Woodland Chamber of Commerce Supports Local Government The Woodland Chamber Board of Directors unanimously voted to support an Initiative Measure to amend the State Constitution to prohibit State shifting of funds from local and county governments to fund the State’s budget when the legislature is unable to balance their budget. The State of California has been raiding our local tax dollars for many years which has affected our city services.  At a recent Business Issues meeting of the Woodland Chamber of Commerce, concerned members heard a presentation on a proposed Initiative to amend the State Constitution with regard to protecting local government funds. The amendment will help close loopholes that allow the State government to “authorize” taking or diverting our local funds. A special task force of Attorney Tom Stallard, Dr. Bill Marble and Director Al Aldrete was formed to review the Initiative in detail.  If you have questions regarding the issue, feel free to contact any of these Chamber members.  The Chamber urges you to sign the petitions to assure the measure makes it on the June 2010 ballot! If you would like to help gather signatures the petitions may be secured from the City Managers Office, 300 First Street or the Chamber office, 307 First Street.

Eva Rutland at West Sacramento Library Posted 2/8/2010 @ 9:49 AM :: 0 Comments

Note -- I have not read the latest book but did a review on Eva's earlier book.  I hope to make this. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           Contact: Beth Gabor, Public Information Officer February 8, 2010                                                                            (530) 666-8042 [w] ▪ (530) 219-8464 [c]   Eva and Ginger Rutland to Speak at West Sacramento Library Feb. 28 (Woodland, CA) – As part of the Yolo County Library Local Author Series, author and Sacramento legend, Eva Rutland, and her daughter, award winning journalist and writer, Ginger Rutland, will be speakers at the Arthur F. Turner Community Library, a Yolo County Library branch, at 1212 Merkley Avenue in West Sacramento on February 28, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Admission is free.   Eva Rutland is an award-winning author of over 20 novels, including her most recent release No Crystal Stair.  At 90 years young, Ms. Rutland continues to entertain, inspire and educate audiences around the country.  Her written works include fiction, romance and non-fiction, in addition to a fascinating memoir of life in the Sacramento area during the 1950s and 60s as the mother of a young African-American family.   Ginger Rutland, a former television journalist, award winning documentary writer and current associate editor with the Sacramento Bee, is also well-known for her thought-providing commentary and interviews on Capitol Public Radio.       This program is sponsored by the Yolo County Library, Arthur F. Turner Community Library and the West Sacramento Friends of the Library.   ###

Impressive Posted 2/7/2010 @ 4:02 PM :: 0 Comments

When I went to the Chamber of Commerce Crab Feed last week I had cash on me but only 20s.  Cynthia, who works at the Chamber did not have any 10s so I told her to just get the 10 tome when she had a chance. After listening to Josh Hilliard MC the event I tried to block the whole evening from my mind -- thus forgetting about the 10 bucks. Well -- in my mail pile today was an envelope with my 10 bucks and a note from Cynthia.  Very cool. That is excellent service. Love it.

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