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Not sure what to think
Posted 3/12/2010 @ 8:39 PM :: 0 Comments |
For whatever reason no one but me filed to run for Supervisor this year from Woodland. So, absent a complete meltdown, it looks like I will not have to spend countless hours campaigning between now and November.
This really is a shock to me. I expected someone to take out papers and give it a shot.
Now I have to think about the right way to handle this. This is something that I will work on over the next few days.
So, no matter if it is because you think I am doing a good job, you think serving as a Supervisor would stink, or that making budget cuts is not for you, I am thankful to have a good chance of serving for another four years on the board.
Most importantly, four years ago when Adam was born the campaign took a great deal of time away from a very special time in my family life. Those are times that I will never have the chance to get back.
Have a great weekend.
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Comment on Student Protests at UC Davis
Posted 3/12/2010 @ 8:42 AM :: 2 Comments |
"If students want to sit in Mrak Hall and beat on bongo drums that is up to the University. However, when the Sheriff has to send out officers in riot gear and lives are put at risk by attempting to block a major interstate highway this is more than a college prank.
Several Woodland residents were not able to make it to work on time or were prevented from getting home to their families because of these selfish student actions. They seem ok with negatively impacting the lives of taxpayers but when it comes to making sure they don't have to sell their ipod to pay for tuition it becomes a civil right. Nonsense."
Matt Rexroad
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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.
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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.
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REACH 4 Books
Posted 2/22/2010 @ 9:32 PM :: 0 Comments |
I just got this in the mail. Check this out......
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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.
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Flory Birthday
Posted 2/22/2010 @ 7:22 AM :: 0 Comments |
If you see Dave Flory today -- wish him a Happy Birthday.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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