Category Archives: Board of Supervisors

2009 Report from the Chair

In short, it was the worst of years, the best of years, and the quickest of years. Being Board Chair is not a bad job. I learned a lot about many things, including myself.
Being Chair does come with challenges though, chief among them: managing distinct and opposing interests like district residents, out of district residents, [...]

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County supervisors to push back

Read Teri’s commentary today for PublicCEO on the decision made at last week’s California State Association of Counties annual conference to actively seek reform of state government:
County Supervisors frustrated, angry

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FPPC and fueling controversy

First, thanks to the Union Democrat for its admission in an editorial last week that Teri has been, “honest and upfront all along, and is not trying to hide anything” relative to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) investigation of her Board approved travel to Denver to speak at the Stewards of American Liberty annual conference. 
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A Pinecrest recreational user perspective

This is the last (promise!) in a series of postings on the five Delta-related water bills now under consideration in Sacramento. Mr. Green has a different and valid opinion that hasn’t been heard in this series - thus we’re posting rather than publish it as a comment.
First, a clarification. The meeting will not be a public hearing, but [...]

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What’s up with my no vote on labor contract?

Tonight’s Union Democrat article on the county facing a big budget deficit may lead some to conclude that I am opposed to staff’s voluntary concessions to reduce their compensation in light of the economy and tight budget. Not so. I think it is a wonderful thing to see the folks in this county step up [...]

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Board Rules posting revised!

Thanks to John LaTorre who noticed a typo in the post that went out previously. Once I got in and read it, I realized I needed to further clarify a paragraph or two. So first of all, the changes are not “in significant,” but are “significant” and the italicized portions below were revised. The earlier [...]

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