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5/20/12 -- Last Thursday, the Vallejo Education Association and First Presbyterian Church hosted this forum regarding some of the challenges facing Vallejo Schools. Topics discussed included violence, bullying, lack of funding and the budget as well as personal stories from several parents and teachers. Worth watching if you have kids or not.
Today Councilmembers Stephanie Gomes and Marti Brown served recall proponent Sam Kurshan with their reply to the letter of intent served by Kurshan. The reaction on the part of Kurshan that followed included squealing tires, running a stop sign, and nearly mowing down Councilmember Brown. Several other proponents were also served without pedestrian risk or hazard to small animals.
Editor's note: Thought I'd try embedding the video from the meeting right in the article. Handy and helpful, or policy wonk HELL on parade? Of course you can go to the city website to view the video...but if you like having it all in one place on VIB...or not, let us know.
Citizens on Safety
Vallejo Citizens' Public Safety Advisory Committee Report for May 9, 2012
Using Volunteers to Improve Service
By Hatfield McCoy
5/14/12
The third meeting of the Vallejo Ad Hoc Public Safety Review committee met last Wednesday evening with committee members Burky Worel and Karol Heppe absent/excused. Unfortunately there were no speaker
cards or agendas initially available for the general public.
Downtown merchant Lavonne Salle requested a card from Assistant City Manager Craig Whittom. Salle, owner of a shop called One of a Kind Barbie, spoke about the public perception of downtown crime; she then submitted copies of personal research and observation regarding crime in the downtown corridor. Councilwoman Marti Brown also addressed the committee offering some departmental ‘best practice’ information used by the City of Ventura. Councilwoman Brown gave research and contact information to the committee chair: Joanne Schivley. Councilmembers Stephanie Gomes, Robert McConnell and Bob Sampayan were in the audience, recognized by the chair.
The general public is always encouraged to address the Public Safety Review committee regarding either concerns or helpful suggestions. Chairwoman Joanne Schivley has further arranged for the public to watch these meetings ‘live’ on Vallejo’s government channel 28. Meetings can also be viewed on the city’s website link.
"And If anybody was hurt by that or offended, obviously I apologize for that." This was Mitt Romney's version of prominent people's typical mealy-mouthed response to charges of misconduct. Romney made his almost apology after saying, "Back in high school, I did some dumb things."
According to a Washington Post story, by Jason Horowitz, Romney, was upset seeing the dyed blond locks of another male student. Reportedly, "John Lauber, a soft-spoken new student one year behind Romney, was perpetually teased for his nonconformity and presumed homosexuality." Romney organized a group of students that attacked Lauber and held him down while Romney cut his hair. Lauber left school long enough to return with brown hair.
Ethicalego Speaks
Silas, what pension-reform ballot measure/language came from republicans?
Hey Silas, What are the Vallejo Police Department's strong points in your opinion?
I'll bite on that, if the republicans are going to deal with overpriced compensation and retireme...
Likely not savable as long as the democrats stay in the majority.
Likley not savable as long as the VPOA continues to put its nose in our politics.