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What in the world......I am not even sure what to do with this. Posted 3/15/2010 @ 7:57 PM :: 0 Comments

Note:  I rarely pass on e-mails I get because it might discourage people from contacting me.  This, however, is an exception to that rule.  See attachment too: RAFA_1030.pdf What do I do with this? Matt G H O S T   M A C H I N E   G R O U P AFFILIATED OBSIDIAN NATION Davis, California   March 15, 2010 12:20 p.m.   TO:  2010 Yolo County Board of Supervisors:          Mike McGowan Jim Provenza Matt Rexroad Helen Thomson Duane Chamberlain   Supervisors,   Here is the latest document that our group has published regarding the Land and Leadership Crisis currently unfolding at Deganawedah/Quetzalcoatl (D-Q) University.   Forty-five pages long and over one year in the making, the title of our report and position statemnt is: "RISE AGAIN, FALL AGAIN; But Never Ever Forget."   We are making this information available to you so that you will know the true story behind the fall of D-Q University. Whether our school will ever rise and flourish again remains to be seen.   And having said all that we would, we will be leaving you: -for now.   We are this Nation; the Affiliated Obsidian Nation;  Our Endeavor Never Sleeps.     Steve Jerome-Wyatt, Acknowledged Spokesman

Politiclast Obituary Posted 3/14/2010 @ 11:02 PM :: 0 Comments

So I think that McLovin' has finally bit the dust.  All hat and no cattle. 1) No memo on methodology for the polling in the city council race 2) No Woodpile cartoon -- remember the promise by Thanksgiving? All promises no delivery. Note: I realize that each time I do this he/it rises like Lazarus from the dead.  This time I am not so hopeful. Obituary for McLovin' Never knew the dude.  Had tons of potential that was unrealized. Could make people laugh and sometimes get people to scratch their heads. No one even knew what he/she/it looked like. McLovin' is survived by his hero Art Pimentel. Funeral services are provided by GoDaddy.com

Board this week Posted 3/14/2010 @ 9:39 PM :: 0 Comments

This week we have quite a few county meetings early in the week. On Monday from 3-5 the Water Resources Association will be meeting at the Community Center.  I will be interested to see how that meeting goes.  The county water proposal is on the agenda. On Tuesday the Board of Supervisors meets.  The agenda includes.... Endorsing a resolution to make Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation a member of the Emergency Communications JPA.  This general issue came up during the Conaway Ranch debate.  I said then that I could think of many good reasons to have tribal governments part of a JPA and this is one of them. We will vote on accepting the completions of Road 22 repairs.  Staff did a great job on this project. The Board will get an update from the Yolo County Water Committee. Formal meeting should all be in the morning.  Meetings get shorter when you have no money to spend and the budget meetings will dominate the schedule over the coming months.

Not sure what to think Posted 3/12/2010 @ 8:39 PM :: 0 Comments

For whatever reason no one but me filed to run for Supervisor this year from Woodland.  So, absent a complete meltdown, it looks like I will not have to spend countless hours campaigning between now and November. This really is a shock to me. I expected someone to take out papers and give it a shot. Now I have to think about the right way to handle this.  This is something that I will work on over the next few days. So, no matter if it is because you think I am doing a good job, you think serving as a Supervisor would stink, or that making budget cuts is not for you, I am thankful to have a good chance of serving for another four years on the board. Most importantly, four years ago when Adam was born the campaign took a great deal of time away from a very special time in my family life.  Those are times that I will never have the chance to get back. Have a great weekend.

Comment on Student Protests at UC Davis Posted 3/12/2010 @ 8:42 AM :: 2 Comments

"If students want to sit in Mrak Hall and beat on bongo drums that is up to the University.  However, when the Sheriff has to send out officers in riot gear and lives are put at risk by attempting to block a major interstate highway this is more than a college prank. Several Woodland residents were not able to make it to work on time or were prevented from getting home to their families because of these selfish student actions.  They seem ok with negatively impacting the lives of taxpayers but when it comes to making sure they don't have to sell their ipod to pay for tuition it becomes a civil right.  Nonsense." Matt Rexroad

County Tax -- Not a chance Posted 3/3/2010 @ 11:09 PM :: 1 Comments

This article appears in the Daily Democrat today. Not only did I say that it is unlikely that this tax will pass but I am likely to oppose any tax increases at this time -- including the City of Woodland measure, the state water bond, and any effort by the county to raise taxes. It is not going to pass and it is not the right time.

California Budget Project Posted 3/3/2010 @ 8:41 PM :: 0 Comments

This is some good information from the California Budget Project passed on to me by Supervisor Thomson. Growing_Need.pdf I think it makes the case of why when the county gets to a better financial place we need to save a ton of money to get through the next recession.  If county government is going to be a safeety net then we need to save our pennies for tough economic times.

REACH 4 Books Posted 2/22/2010 @ 9:32 PM :: 0 Comments

I just got this in the mail.  Check this out......

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Posted 2/22/2010 @ 3:57 PM :: 0 Comments

I just got news that the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association endorsed me.

Flory Birthday Posted 2/22/2010 @ 7:22 AM :: 0 Comments

If you see Dave Flory today -- wish him a Happy Birthday.

Where is this? Posted 2/21/2010 @ 10:38 PM :: 1 Comments

On Saturday morning I was out for a walk and saw this.  Where is it?

Helen Nash Posted 2/14/2010 @ 8:44 PM :: 0 Comments

My mom told me at lunch today that long time Yolo County educator Helen Nash has died. She was an amazing lady.   I have not see the obituary in the newspaper but will be adjourning in her memory at our next meeting with or without it. She was the driving force behind the Yolo County Academic Decathlon.  The one thing you always knew about Helen -- is exactly how she felt on issues. She did not hold back one bit. God bless.  She has no immediate family.  A nephew lives on the East Coast but that is all we know about.

Uhhh... I think this letter is missing a few key facts Posted 2/14/2010 @ 8:38 PM :: 0 Comments

So I read this letter to the editor in the Daily Democrat today from Janet Levers.  You can read it here. I thought about writing a long response and explanation about the history of the library system in Woodland and Yolo County but decided that would be like starting a book. The one key point -- Davis uses lots of volunteers and they have passed a ballot measure specifically for the library.

Sales Tax Increase for Woodland Posted 2/10/2010 @ 11:59 PM :: 1 Comments

I am looking forward to a conversation that I assume will occur with Mayor Davies and Vice-Mayor Pimentel but I find it hard to imagine a set of circumstances where I would personally support a sales tax increase.

Give your opinion.... Posted 2/10/2010 @ 10:49 PM :: 0 Comments

The Small Business Development Center at Yuba Community College would like people to fill out the attached survey.  Take the time to fill it out here.

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