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Nancy Lea -- what a gem
Friday, October 10, 2008 ::
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From: Nancy Lea <nlea@woodland.net>
Subject: Reagan's Rule: Never speak ill of a fellow Republican!
To:
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2008, 10:39 AM
Hi -- I do not know if you still have connections in the
Republican party but I wanted you to be aware that Matt Rexroad has
come out on his blog advocating that voters not vote for Manny Cosme,
the Republican candidate for Assembly against Mariko Yamada, because
Cosme ran an ad in the Flatlander, for which Rexroad has a personal
vendetta. He also advocated boycotting all the small businesses -
mostly Davis based - who advertise in that paper.
I am aware that the Flatlander is an alternative, generally left
newspaper and typically supports left leaning causes. However, it
has a wide readership in Davis.
I have found that the Flatlander is a valuable source to disseminate
information which is not well regarded by the local political
establishment. Over the years, I have authored - and signed - 3
pieces in the Flatlander -- one opposed to the flood wall, one
opposed to Rexroad's initiative to increase the Woodland urban limit
line, and one in support of the Woodland Charro riding group, Los
Corporales, which is headed up by our ranch foreman. Rexroad will
have nothing to do with me since I authored those articles.
It is my understanding that Rexroad is a Republican lobbyist and
campaign strategist -- I do not think his attitude serves his party -
or conservatives generally - well, and I would like to make sure that
information about his advocated boycott gets to the party hierarchy.
Nancy
Note: I personally took this e-mail from Nancy Lea and forwarded it to Ron Nehring who is the Chairman of the California Republican Party. I courtesy copied Nancy on it so she would know the message got directly to him. Of course he is outraged.
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The Rexroad Mailbox - Xavier and Woodland Health Foundation
Thursday, October 09, 2008 ::
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I had to dig into the Matt drawer tonight to pull out the mail form the past few weeks. Two items stood out.
1) Xavier Tafoya sent me a b/w tri-fold. The inside was upside down.
2) The Woodland Health Foundation had a very very nice newsletter. It was very well done.
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Election Challenge
Thursday, October 09, 2008 ::
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Ok -- so here we go again. We have past winners Mark McComas and Dr. Cirenio Rodriguez eating well. Note: I still own Cirenio. This is for a dinner at Ludy's.
So here is the test for the November election.
Sen. Obama --- more than 350 electoral votes? Y/N (2 points)
Does Lois Wolk break 56% of the vote? Y/N (1 point)
Does Mariko Yamada break 58% of the vote? Y/N (2 points)
Does Jim Nielsen break 59% of the vote? Y/N (1 point)
Kirkwood/Rodriguez/Tafoya -- who wins? Circle one (3 points)
Kirkwood/Rodriguez/Tafoya -- who gets second? Circle One (2 points)
Prop 1A (High Speed Rail) Pass/Fail (1 point)
Prop 4 (Parental Consent) Pass/Fail (1 point)
Prop 8 (Same Sex Marriage) Pass/Fail (1 point)
Prop 11 (Redistricting) Pass/Fail (1 point)
Tie Breaker -- Percentage of the vote McCain gets in California.
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McLovin on Flatlander
Thursday, October 09, 2008 ::
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I really have no idea who McLovin is but it makes me laugh regularly.
McLoving seems like someone you would want to drink beer with. When I find out who it is -- that may not be true ..but it seems like it for now.
Here is the latest post regarding the Flatlander. Good points made. DPD is also making more comments over on his site under the original post.
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Wayfarer Center Needs Your Help
Thursday, October 09, 2008 ::
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Not a day goes by that Dotty, Dave, or I don't do something for the Wayfarer Center. It is a priority in my office.
They are really struggling right now.
At the top of this page you will see an announcement regarding the Empty Bowls event. Please consider sponsoring. They really need some help this year.
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Woodland Planning Commission Appointment
Thursday, October 09, 2008 ::
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On Tuesday night at the City Council meeting one of the items to be discussed was the appointment of a planning commissioner to take the seat vacated when Martie Dote was elected to the City Council.
Davies and Pimentel interviewed the applicants and decided to recommend the appointment of a Ms. Tapia.
Monroe made the motion to appoint former City Council candidate Fred Lopez. Marble and Dote joined him and the appointment was given to Lopez.
Interesting way things broke here.
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Flatlander -- wrap up
Thursday, October 09, 2008 ::
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One of the things that I am very comfortable with is that some things are worth fighting about. When you are going to fight -- go big or don't go at all.
Today I got a nice friendly little e-mail from something that identified itself as the Publisher of the Flatlander. Wow. That is something to be proud of. Kind of like being OJ Simpson's attorney. Let's just say that the communication was a nice little love note.
When you are being ambushed -- turn and charge through it. What this publication has done time and again to the people and businesses in Woodland is wrong. The Flatlander is harmful to Woodland.
For those of you that live in Davis -- it is not the same when it comes north to Woodland.
For those of you speaking to your employers that advertise in the Flatlander -- thank you. For those that share my view to not frequent the businesses that advertise there or support the causes that do -- that is fine with me. It is your choice. I have made mine.
In the end, what are they going to do to me? This blog and the contents are not county property and no public resources are involved here. I am an individual that has freedom of expression rights. I intend to use them.
I told people what I was going to do and I did it. The easy thing is that I am willing to pay the price for it. Recall me. Vote against me. Dedicate every issue to destroying me. Whatever. I will sleep fine.
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Outcome of Investigation
Wednesday, October 08, 2008 ::
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I was happy to read this press report in the Daily Democrat about the Abrahams case.
Read story here.
The loss of Mr. Abrahams is unfortunate. Now hopefully the officers involved feel a little better about the tough situation.
The conspiracy theories can now begin.
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Who went to war with whom?
Wednesday, October 08, 2008 ::
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Please make sure you read Doug Paul Davis today regarding my post below about the Flatlander. Link is here.
Couple points:
First are foremost -- the Flatlander is a complete piece of crap.
Second, the time I spent on my post below was 1/40 of the time DPD spent on his.
Third, I told people months ago what I was going to do. Not a word came from anyone but McLovin' - who thought it was a good idea. Now I have followed through and people are screaming. Oh well.
Fourth, War was declared by the Flatlander against several people in Woodland. Several. Martie Dote, Tom Stallard, Neal Peart, Clark Pacific, and a whole host of people. They can do what they want on me -- I really don't care. The Flatlander declared war on Woodland.
Fifth, Over the past six years I have personally filed two Fair Political Practices complaints against the Flatlander and have joined about twenty other local leaders on a third.
Finally, I am boycotting those businesses and candidates. If you want to -- great. That is up to you.
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Senator McCain
Tuesday, October 07, 2008 ::
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As many of you know I have admired Senator John McCain for twenty years. When I went to SERE school in 1998 I learned stuff about his role in the military that made me a fan for life.
I had the chance to meet him for the first time personally in 1999 when I was offered a job working with him. It turned out to be a good decision on my part to do other things.
In the past ten years I have had the chance to interact with him in several different forums. We have discussed the economy, taxes, and world affairs.
When Senator McCain was considering running for President in 2008 several years ago I thought he was far and away the best candidate. I still do.
In addition to being a true American hero, I believe that Senator McCain has a vision for America that is much closer to mine than Senator Obama.
Jenn and I will be voting for Senator McCain with great pride.
Campaign are usually not the best measure of a person. In fact, they are almost never a true reflection of the person.
I respect Senator McCain and want him to be our next President.
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Coats Needed
Tuesday, October 07, 2008 ::
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This was passed on to me by Duane Chamberlain. If you have some coats around that you are not using --- there are people that could really put them to good use.
Attention Pastors, Church Member and Interested Persons,
Linda Alvarado a member of New Testament Church has for the past few years gathered Coats for Families in need of winter clothing. Once again she is gathering from churches, businesses, individuals and other agencies to distribute to Woodland families and guests of the Yolo Wayfarer Center.
Coats must be in good condition, clean or new. All sizes are accepted. If you would like to donate please bring them to the New Testament Church, 108 W. Woodland Ave., Woodland, 530-662-3956. Also if you have families that need coats please call and give us names, sizes and contact information.
DLZeck, Pastor, New Testament Church
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What is the problem here?
Monday, October 06, 2008 ::
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Please read this article...about a teacher from Rio.
1) He is a guy
2) It appears that he did not have sex with the students
3) He is not going to be able to teach again
4) He will probably go to prison
He is a freak and probably deserves it. I am good with that.
What happened here in Woodland?
The lesson is .....If you are a female teacher you can do whatever you want to a young male student and you will be good to go.
Further proof of the double standard.
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These are some real fans
Monday, October 06, 2008 ::
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The Realist thinks this is the arm of McLovin.....
Marilyn over at Happy Pitbulls was writing about her tats. recently....maybe this is her arm?
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Boycott the following businesses
Monday, October 06, 2008 ::
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Just got my edition on the Flatlander. I am happy to take my understanding of the first amendment and my ability to practice law in this state over theirs.
As a result I am boycotting the following businesses ---
Talbott Corp
The Alexander Technique
Redwood Barn Nursery
Pilates with Dana
Alphabet Moon
Richard Holdstock
The Wardrobe
Davis Athletic Club
Samira's
Art & Artifacts
Davis Electric Cars
Davis Food Co-op
Mishika's Cafe
Icekrimski Cafe
Moonlite Transistions
Village Bakery
Armadillo Music
Giustino & Sons Window Cleaning
Pachamama Cofee a the Co-Op
Drom's Comics and Cards
Davis Shoe Shop
Geraldine Jane Haie - Tax Bookkeeping Payroll
Sam's Restaurant
Corky Brown Photography
Davis Film Festival
Further --
Vote No on Measure N
Don't reward Manuel Cosme with your vote for Assembly
If I forgot anyone -- then I am boycotting them too. Everyone that paid to help put out the Flatlander.
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But I am Yes on 8
Monday, October 06, 2008 ::
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McLovin is great on local politics. He/she/it makes me laugh all the time.
Here is a post that includes a great picture of me -- except that I am YES on 8.
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Cabaldon Challenge in West Sacramento
Monday, October 06, 2008 ::
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City Councilman Mark Johannesen is challenging West Sacramento Mayor Cabaldon in his re-election effort. Mark is a Democrat that is the son of the former Republican State Senator from this area.
How can this race be close? Cabaldon should win by a wide margin if you measure contribution made to the communty.
The amazing thing to me is that some business groups are actually considering supporting Johannsen. Considering his record I find this rather amazing.
In late summer 2005, Obie Brandon of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, collaborating with Bill Camp, filed an appeal of the site plan for the WalMart superstore proposed for the site adjacent to IKEA (which was just going into construction). Site plan review is a ministerial administrative function, and the store met its checklist requirements. The West Sacramento Council rejected the appeal in October 2005, and Brandon and Camp then filed a CEQA challenge on the EIR for the entire power center. There was no actual objection raised to any substantive portion of the EIR (and reversing it would have halted IKEA as well). The Council rejected the CEQA challenge in December 2005. Both Council actions were unanimous.
These challenges were merely political theater; labor didn't even pretend that they would seek judicial relief because their case was so obviously hollow.
Johannessen came to the City Council to speak on behalf of the labor challenge during the workshop on the issue. It was memorable because he was chair of the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee at the time.
In early 2006, a group of anti-growth gadflies formed "Save Our City" to force a moratorium on growth beyond a 10-year-old specific plan for the Southport portion of West Sacramento. The City Council had begun review of five major development projects as well as a multiyear review of the General Plan, and declined to impose an artificial permanent cap of 16,109 units.
So Save Our City announced that they would pursue a ballot initiative to permanently enshrine a growth limitation cap. As the only attorney in the group, Mark Johannessen offered to draft the initiative. He did so, and the group launched a signature drive in May 2006.
The City Council reached a negotiated deal with Save Our City in late June, and the group, which was far short of the necessary signatures, dropped its initiative.
Mayor Cabaldon has done an excellent job of getting things done in West Sacramento. This is exactly what Frank Sieferman did to the Woodland City Council when he led the charge to sue the City of Woodland over Costco.
Christopher Cabaldon is one of the best public officials in the state. The people of West Sacramento would be making a huge mistake not to re-elect him.
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Prop 10 - No
Saturday, October 04, 2008 ::
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Proposition 10 also includes a topic that I want to vote for but just can't. "Big Wind" is just not going to do it.
I also want to vote for this because I understand PG&E is against it but can't. It just is flawed.
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Prop 7 - No
Saturday, October 04, 2008 ::
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After looking into Prop 7 in a little more detail I am opposed.
I want to like it just because PG&E hates it but it still is a poor measure.
So count me in with the following that oppose Prop 7 --
California League of Conservation Voters
Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies
Environmental Defense Fund
Natural Resources Defense Council
Sierra Club California
Union of Concerned Scientists
California Democratic Party
California Republican Party
Libertarian Party of California
California Labor Federation
I would like to have something to support that would encourage more solar power development in California but this is not it.
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Trivia for the week - everything
Saturday, October 04, 2008 ::
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Webmaster Bob will soon have the trivia and poll questions up.
The trivia this week are a little bit of everything...population, geography, politics, and celebrity smut.
Good luck.
Note: Patricia has the best chance of getting a perfect score this week.
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Prop 8 - Same Sex Marriage
Friday, October 03, 2008 ::
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I truly believe that marriage is a commitment between one man and one woman. Relationships that involve a commitment from two people other than that are not marriage.
That is why I will be voting for Proposition 8 in November. I have placed my views on this issue out there for everyone to see. As a result I have gotten some pretty negative comments about being a homophobe, disciminatory, right win nut job....whatever. Most of those comments are from people that are actively out there supporting the Obama/Biden ticket.
So last night when I was eating dinner I watched the Vice Presidential debate between Senator Biden and Governor Palin when Biden told me that neither he nor Obama believed in same sex marriage. He then went on to passionately argue about how his civil rights record was so amazing.
I understand the civil rights argument on same sex marriage. I don't agree but I understand it. So tell me how all of you that think I am a right wing nut job for my beliefs on same sex marriage when they are exactly the same as the Presidential and Vice-Presidential nominees of both the Republican and the Democratis parties.
Further, if you do argue that marrying the person you desire is a FUNDAMENTAL right either provided or not restricted by the Constitution then how can Senator Biden have as acceptable record on civil rights?
I don't belive in same sex marriage at all. But guess what? That is the same position that is held by Senator Obama. Maybe he will endorse me for Davis City Council.
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Identity Theft
Friday, October 03, 2008 ::
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Some of these banks are just silly.
I have an employee at my business that had her identity stolen. We acted responsibly and shut everything down. Credit was blocked and a "super secret password" was issued.
Then charges started appearing again. So the bank was called.
When the bank was asked why they removed the block without the "super secret password" they said it was because the person that called answered all the questions right. Good grief. It takes some courage to steal an identity and then call to get the block lifted when you haven't stolen enough stuff.
Here is the crazy part. The bank would not tell us what was purchased or where it was delivered for "privacy reasons". Why? Because we had told them it wasn't us that purchased the stuff.
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Forehead
Thursday, October 02, 2008 ::
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I am probably the wrong person to criticize someone's forehead since mine starts on the back of my neck. However, I could not stop staring at Senator Biden's forehead tonight during the debate.
What happened there?
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Books -- Bravo Two Zero collection
Monday, September 29, 2008 ::
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I just finished reading the book Soldier Five by Mike Colburn. This is the third book I have read about SAS patrol Bravo Two Zero from the Gulf War.
The other two books are Bravo Two Zero and The One That Got Away.
The story is generally the same. An eight man British SAS patrol is helo inserted into Iraq in 1991. They were compromised early in the process and attempted to Escape and Evade (E & E) all the way to Syria. Four members of the patrol were captured, three died, and one made it into Syria (he authored the One that Got Away).
All three of these books tell the same story from a slighlty different angle. The story from the collectiion of books is that support of front line troops in absolutely critical. In this case, this patrol was abandoned by their command in a way that would be found unacceptable by any means.
Bravo Two Zero is probably the better written book of the three but the other two directly respond to some of the claims made about the patrol.
After the eleciton, I am going to have to sit down and write out the story of my unit in Iraq. When I got back I had eight offers to consider publishing. I just need to stop being lazy.
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Honor Roll for Trivia (2)
Monday, September 29, 2008 ::
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Dotty has declared herself the Trivia Queen for getting a perfect score on the trivia this week. Katie Barker has also gotten them all right.
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Mike Thompson - my Congressman
Monday, September 29, 2008 ::
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I really don't know Congressman Mike Thompson. We were both staff members in the Capitol years ago. He later became a State Senator while I worked as a Chief of Staff.
Since I have been in elected office we have talked a few times. I really like this staff here in Woodland and some of the people I have met in Washington.
So today Congressman Thompson voted against the $700 Billion bailout -- and I say --- "Right On!". The Republican Congressman from Yolo County, Wally Herger voted for the thing.
Today I also got my sample ballot and learned that the Republican nominess is some guy named Zane Starkewolf. You can learn more about him here.
After today I am seriously considering voting for Congressman Thompson in November.
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The Game
Monday, September 29, 2008 ::
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Several of you have asked about the USC debacle on Thursday night. Yes. It was bad. Actually, it was worse than you could imagine.
I get home early to get set up. We eat as a family. Clean up and then I sit down to turn on the television. Abbie sits in my lap and starts asking about the uniform colors. Life is good.
Jenn is getting ready to go to a meeting at church. I have the kids fed. They will watch the game with me for a while -- and then...
Adam is standing on the rug looking at this truck. He looks right at me and projectile vomits more than his body weight all over the floor. Then he just looks at me and smiles. Lovely.
Abbie is screaming "Adam Puked. Adam Puked."
Game goes on hold right before OSU scores the first touchdown.
Adam gets stripped, Jenn sticks him in bathtub, and I lift up the entire rug and hang it over the back fence to spray off all the nastiness.
After I finish cleaning the rug I head upstairs to help with Adam. Abbie is still telling the world that Adam Puked.
Here is the bad part. Adam can't have water after he throws up because he will just throw up more. No water. Try telling a 2 year old they can't have water. Not good.
Jenn heads off to church and I decide to watch the game and listen to the kids on the monitor. Abbie falls to sleep right away. Not Adam. He continues to say "Daddy Water." He said it probably 500 - 1,000 times over the next three hours while I watched/endured/suffered through the game.
One of my biggest things in the Marine Corps was to keep people hydrated. If you were drinking water you were going to be ok. Hearing my son say "Daddy water" was probably worse than watching USC lose....but USC deserved to lose that game.
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Trivia Masters -- where are you?
Monday, September 29, 2008 ::
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Some of you e-mail me after taking the trivia questions to say that you don't want your name published......but not this time.
Not one person has claimed to get them all correct this time. Not even Diamond Maker.
Katie Barker is added to the honor roll for the second week in a row. We have one.
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More on Prop 12
Monday, September 29, 2008 ::
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So I heard some fascinating debate recently about Prop 12 -- The Veterans Housing Bond.
Some of the points that were made were that it does not impact the general fund because all the money is paid back by the veterans. Ok great.
So then why do we need government to do that? The private sector can do it just fine.
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SF Chron -- Trash is a big deal
Monday, September 29, 2008 ::
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This article was sent to me by a friend at the county.
It is from the San Francisco Chronicle about an artist that was trying to make a point about the amount of stuff we throw away each day.
Here is the article.
The point this guy makes is one that I use as part of my justification for encouraging a national sales tax. We need to tax consumption not productivity. Taxation does change behavior -- yet many think it only applies to "sin taxes".
This is also part of the reason that I opposed the producer liability policy proposed by the county earlier this year. The choices come down to the consumer. Let them make their choice on what to consume but include the consequences in the cost.
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Cirenio Holds Event
Sunday, September 28, 2008 ::
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Join Friends of Dr. Cirenio Rodriguez
For A Campaign Mexican Dinner!
A candidate for
Yuba Community College District #3 Trustee
(Representing Woodland, Esparto, & Colusa County)
La Finca Restaurant
534 Bush St. ,Woodland
Wednesday, October 8
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Endorsed by Elected & Former Elected Officials
Dr. Jorge Ayala, Yolo County Superintendent of Schools
Duane Chamberlin, Yolo County Supervisor, 5th District
Carol Souza-Cole, President, Woodland School Board Trustees
Dr. Marlin “Skip” Davies, Mayor, City of Woodland
Martie Dote, Woodland City Council Member
David Flory, former Mayor, City of Woodland
Julissa Silva-Garcia, Colusa County Board of Education
Abel Gomez, Pierce School Board Trustee
Frank Glover, Woodland School Board Trustee
Elaine Lytle, Woodland School Board Trustee
Dr. Bill Marble, Woodland City Council Member
Dr. Jesse Ortiz, former President, Woodland School Board Trustees
Jeff Reisig, Yolo County District Attorney
Matt Rexroad, Yolo County Supervisor, 3rd District
Ernie Rodriguez, former Esparto School Board Trustee
Janet Rivera, San Joaquin Delta Community College Trustee
David Scroggins, Colusa County Board of Education
Adrianna Simmons, former Yolo County Board of Education Member
Mariko Yamada, Yolo County Supervisor, 4th District
Rogelio Villagrana, Woodland School Board Trustee
Donation: $20.00 per person or $10.00 students RSVP: 530-669-7792 or email: cnevar57@hotmail.com
Checks payable to: “Friends to Elect Dr. Cirenio Rodriguez
Friends to Elect Dr. Cirenio Rodriguez, 114 Cross St., Woodland 95695 ID#1309842
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Elections Challenge
Sunday, September 28, 2008 ::
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It is time to get ready for the elections challenge. We have a couple local things in addition to the Presidential race.
Don't send me your picks yet --but this is what I am thinking...
State Senate - SD 5 (1 point)
State Assembly - AD 8 (1 point)
President in Woodland (2 points)
Mayor of West Sacramento (1 point)
Community College Trustee (4 points)
Measure W in Davis (1 point)
President in the following states
Nevada (2 points)
New Mexico (1 point)
Colorado ( 1 point)
Ohio (1 point)
New Hampshire (2 points)
Florida (2 points)
Tie breaker #1 - Obama percentage nationally
Tie breaker #2 - McCain percentage in Davis
Thoughts?
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Yolo County Trivia
Sunday, September 28, 2008 ::
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This week, in honor of my wife's crazy desire to have another child, the trivia questions are about birth statistics in Yolo County.
The numbers for our county and for Woodland are shocking.
You can find the information on the Health Department website --- but take a shot and see what you get.
Honor roll is available.
Note: Jenn is not over 45. That stat just caught my eye. So before you start sending me nasty grams or sending e-mails to Jenn telling her how mean I am --- just chill out.
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Dunnigan Up!
Friday, September 26, 2008 ::
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I just got sent this e-mail about a proposal in Colusa County. It makes Dunnigan that much more viable.
Dear Farm Board Members:
The purpose of this email is to inform you that approximately one hour ago I received an emailed Letter of Withdrawal from the Pacific Cascade Group/Colusa Heritage Partners, regarding their application for a General Plan Amendment for a new community at County Line Road. This means the proposal, at this time, is now dead. I will ask the Board on Tuesday morning to remove the timed item from the afternoon session as their no longer exists any application to consider.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call or contact me.
Thank you.
Stephen Hackney, AICP
Director of Planning & Building
County of Colusa
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Food Stamp Challenge
Friday, September 26, 2008 ::
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Last Tuesday the Board of Supervisors started the day at the Yolo County Food Bank. We were given some information on the Food Stamp Challenge. It is a challenge to live on $3 a day for five days. I actually think I can do it. It is intended to show how difficult it would be to live off the food stamp allowance.
Here is a story I found on the issue.
So here is my plan. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas I will try it for five days. $15 for five days. I need to do some research but I think I can make it happen.
Here is my general breakdown of what I will do with the $15.
Chicken Livers -- $4
Frozen OJ -- $3
Rice --$2
Beans -- $2
Fruit -- $2
Bread - $2
The plan would be to see if I can make a stew with some of the stuff above and then see how it goes.
Then I will see if i can catch a couple fish to be able to add to the above. I could also try and get a duck or pheasant.
I will need to get off Diet Coke prior to that and drink lots of water.
We will see -- but I think I can do this and not be hungry. If I was planning on it and could get a garden going I am sure that I could do it well and probably eat healthier than I am now.
Anyone want to join me on this?
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Trees on East Street
Friday, September 26, 2008 ::
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This morning I was driving down East Street and was noticing the landscaping near the railroad tracks. It is my understanding that all of the trees along there were pretty much planted at the same time.
What really struck me was that some of those trees are doing much better than others....and they seem to be in certain areas.
As is true in many areas near railroads in our country I am worried that the ground there is contaminated. The policy many years ago was that when you had a fuel leak or a spill at an airport, at the rail yard, or on the road -- that spraying it down with a bunch of water to dilute it was the answer.
Anyone else notice this same thing or am I imagining things?
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Board Agenda for Tuesday - September 30th
Friday, September 26, 2008 ::
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I just read the agenda for Tuesday. Couple important items ---
Item 4.03 is a proposal to take positions on the upcoming state ballot measures.
Item 4.04 is important for Woodland regarding economic development.
The really important item is 4.06 regarding indigent health care. This is going to be tough and involves the services provided in Woodland. No easy choice here at all.
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Cortina Landfill
Friday, September 26, 2008 ::
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At our last Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday we had a couple people from Davis, including Vice-Mayor Don Saylor, ask the Board to adopt a resolution opposing a landfill in Colusa County.
The Davis City Council has adopted a resolution opposing this landfill. The Colusa County Board of Supervisors have done the same.
It is a landfill proposed by the Cortina Band of Wintun Indians.
Here is the website of the group that is opposed to the landfill in Colusa County.
My issues are two ---
1) How does this really impact Yolo County?
2) What about the issue of tribal governments sovereignty?
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Wild Wings
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 ::
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Robin has an article in the Daily Democrat today about the Wild Wings golf course issue.
They were meeting today so I will be interested in seeing what Duane brings back to the Board next week. However, I am not inclined to buy a golf course.
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E-mail of the day -- classic
Sunday, September 21, 2008 ::
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I am not going to cut and paste that latest award recipient. It had quite a bit of personal information about the author.
My favorite part was that the person was going to go door to door in Davis collecting signatures to recall me from office. Excellent. I encourage them to work really hard going door to door in Davis. It just makes me smile.
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