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Gambling Problem?
By The Observer
2/8/10
We have learned that it’s business as usual for city and county government—or maybe it’s getting worse. As you read this exclusive report, keep in mind that most parts are actually true. Not sure which parts? Ask an elected official. You’re going to be surprised—or maybe not.
First, a little background. In October 2008, the Solano County Board of Supervisors voted to spend up to $2 million to find new uses for the 152-acre fairgrounds property. A NO-BID contract was awarded to Brooks Street, a private developer. A committee called Solano360, consisting of two Supervisors and three Vallejo Councilmembers, was formed to oversee the work.
In June, 2009, Brooks Street presented its “vision” to the Board and to the Vallejo City Council. It was called a “vision” because it contained lots of pretty pictures and no details. In fact, it was a fancy brochure whose purpose was to convince taxpayers they had not just been swindled out of $1.5 million. The plan—er, “vision”—was accepted unanimously and uncritically by county and city officials. (If you didn’t know about about any of this, you’re not alone.)
The next step was to do a Financial Feasibility Study. Brooks Street was asked to spend the remaining part of the $2 million allocated in 2008 so it wouldn’t look like the Board of Supervisors allocated too much. Brooks Street, according to the “vision” was supposed to complete this study in 2–3 months, at which time county and city officials would decide whether to throw away more money.
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Angelo Gets Flappy Wid Dem Birds
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The Sunday Funny
Anonymouse for Mayor
by Dave Tilton--2/6/10 |
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Reminder --The Sf Bay Flyway Festival is happening this weekend in and around Vallejo. Go peep some birds or something! There's art and entertainment too--a lot of it free.
More info: www.sfbayflywayfestival.com
Violence: A Community's Problem
By Vallejo City Councilmember Stephanie Gomes
Along with many people this week, I watched in horror as the brutal attack of Harold Cabral, one of our City of Vallejo public works employees, unfolded on video clips released by the Vallejo Police Department. It was sickening to watch and horrifying to see that people – especially kids – could act with such callous, senseless brutality. It’s just haunting.
LINK to full article on Councilmember Gomes' website
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Duck !
By Marc Garman
2/5/10
A lot of people have been talking about Harold Cabral, the Vallejo city worker who was severely beaten after confronting a group of youth who had thrown stones at his backhoe as he was driving past the corner of Broadway and Nebraska. A lot of discussions have centered around whether he made a wise choice in getting out of the cab, and whether he is at fault for not following city policy. I cannot say for sure what the final conclusion will be.
I can however speak from personal experience with regards to how youth, apparently from nearby Vallejo High School, menace passers by, because I was involved in an incident on the same corner.
Approximately a year and a half ago I stopped at the very same Tesoro gas station pictured in the now famous surveillance video that shows the attack. While filling up my vehicle I noticed a group of teens at the corner. Didn't think much of it at first. Then I heard an increase in the hum of conversation coming from the corner. My back was turned at the time—putting in fuel, etc. but I felt a slight tension as I realized, from the corner of my eye, a number of eyes watching me. Garman, you must be getting paranoid. I told myself and went back to cleaning the window.
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