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Cities need reform, not bailouts
I have never seen so much press coverage given to the precarious condition of almost all public employee defined benefit pension plans and the overly generous benefits. As it notes, "The inevitable has happened, ... more »
Jody Morales — San Rafael (LV)
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One very iffy process
Regarding Susan Kirsch's "End of the Trees, End of an Era" article, this was one very iffy process: The MV Council stalwartly defended property owners rights — for an absentee owner. Staff advised the property Owner about MV’s tree ordinance re... more »
Garril Page — San Anselmo
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State Supreme Court to Begin Hearings on Public Worker Pension Reductions Next Week
As a follow up to the article link I posted earlier in the week, this article more clearly defines the issues in the Alameda case to be heard next Tuesday, May 5th. Among other topics, it notes that "Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Association v. ... more »
Jody Morales — San Rafael (LV)
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COVID-19 and the Economy
As of April 10, 467,200 (.14% of the entire U.S. population) have been “confirmed” with COVID-19. 16,700 (.005% of the population) have died from the virus. It’s been shown that cities and states that were quick to take this pandemic seriously and i... more »
Mike Popovich — Larkspur
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Illinois moves closer to becoming the first "junk" rated state
"Illinois’ worst-in-the-nation credit has been built during two decades of the state spending more than it brings in, driven primarily by the pension crisis. The state has been downgraded a total of 21 times since 2009." Read the full story HERE more »
Jody Morales — San Rafael (LV)
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Fake news
I wish more bay Area transit districts would take the position that fake news is the culprit of this needless panic. The General Manager’s and board members’ of the Golden Gate Bridge & Transportation District Memo to it’s transit workers is very re... more »
Francis Gleason — San Francisco
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No on Measure A Calls on Marin IJ to Retract Support for NUSD Parcel Tax
This letter was sent to the members of the Marin IJ Editorial Board, Dave Allen, Rob DeVincenzi and Brad Breithaupt. The favor of a reply was never received. Hello Dave, Rob and Brad, In light of the recent development of the Kentfield School Dis... more »
Julia Lavaroni — Novato
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Max Perrey for Mill Valley City Council
Mill Valley is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and we are privileged to live here. With our towering redwoods, ambling creeks, and vibrant neighborhoods, our city is an incredible place to share the joys of nature and community with our ch... more »
Al Grumet — Mill Valley
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Hold the Line Against NUSD's Parcel Tax Demands
NUSD has not been a good partner to the taxpayer who has dutifully approved parcel tax and bond measures every time they have been asked. Instead of fulfilling their promises to provide teachers with fair wages and focus on excellent curriculum, t... more »
Julia Lavaroni — Novato
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Letter of Apology to the Trust for Public Land
The following letter has been sent to the Trust for Public Land with regard to Measure D and the San Geronimo golf course land. Dear TPL, I want apologize to you on behalf of my county of Marin (people and government). In 2017, with little publi... more »
Charles Cornwell — Fairfax