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A great way for local agencies to save big bucks
It is now very apparent that the drop in property tax and other revenues will finally force local governments to revise their budgets. This is also a perfect time to make one ... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on May 27, 2010 at 1:37 pm by John P. Johns, CPA, a resident of another community |
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Facts on the impact of Proposition 13
System Failure: California’s Loophole-Ridden Commercial Property Tax
by California Tax Reform Association
Executive Summary
As California faces a severe fiscal ... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on May 7, 2010 at 5:30 pm by R.Gordon, a resident of another community |
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Why are some postings being deleted from the Town Forum?
A question has arisen regarding why some posts have been deleted from the Town Forum. These deletions are done by our host, the Editor and staff of the Almanac, and appear to ... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Mar 28, 2010 at 9:32 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Where is the accountability for anonymous Town Forum posters ?
When a person posts on Town Forum using their real name any interested reader can immediately, in the age of Google and the internet, verify their existence, their place of re... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Mar 8, 2010 at 5:03 pm by john p johns, a resident of another community |
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Local Governments need to take a pledge
Faced with dropping revenues and unsustainable employee pay and retirement costs local governments need to act NOW. While negotiating changes with unions will be necessary ove... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Feb 22, 2010 at 9:04 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Community support for those impacted by EPA plane crash
This tragedy is a good opportunity for the citizens of the mid-peninsula to reach out to comfort the families of those who have died and their work colleagues and to do everyt... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Feb 18, 2010 at 6:33 am by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Is there a Gresham's Law for public opinion?
Wikipedia:
"Gresham's law is commonly stated: "Bad money drives out good", but more accurately stated: "Bad money drives out good under legal tender laws".
This law appl... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Feb 5, 2010 at 5:43 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Consolidation of San Mateo County Fire Agencies - Yes or No?
In another discussion the issue of consolidation of San Mateo County Fire Agencies was raised. I promised to post your Fire District's position on this issue - see below.
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Peter Carpenter |
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on Nov 13, 2009 at 4:52 pm by Rob Silano, a resident of the Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle neighborhood |
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Huge health care benefit for Fire Board Directors- why???
At it's 17 November meeting the Fire Board will consider reaffirming a policy which states:
"3. Board members may elect to participate in the District provided h... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:02 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lloyden Park neighborhood |
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Should Town Square permit anonymous posters?
Having participated in a lot of discussion threads I am concerned about the negative impact of anonymous posters on the stated purpose of the Town Square - "to be a thoughtful... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Nov 11, 2009 at 8:50 pm by Alan Miller, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Why have I been so outspoken on Fire District election
I have been asked why, as a retiring Director not standing for reelection, I have been so outspoken on the union’s activities in this election.
I have, as an elected ... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Nov 5, 2009 at 2:32 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Relay For Life in Menlo Park
Local residents will be walking around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Menlo Park on August 11th and 12th.
Tea... |
Peter Fechheimer |
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on Jul 18, 2007 at 3:27 pm by Peter Fechheimer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
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CalPERS returns sink -- more trouble for taxpayers
Remember the concerns about CALPERS investment performance?
Remember all those public employees who rebuked us for questioning CALPERS optimism and said "don't worry!"?
... |
POGO |
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on Jun 13, 2012 at 8:38 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Suggestions for New Year's Resolutions?
It's that time of year and I was wondering if you had suggestions for new year's resolutions. This might be a helpful thread for those in our neighborhoods who cannot think o... |
POGO |
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on Jan 1, 2011 at 9:58 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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What Constitutes a "Personal Attack?"
Those who pay attention to The Almanac’s Town Square website have witnessed a disturbing trend during the past few weeks. The trend I reference is the increasing number of so... |
POGO |
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on Oct 18, 2010 at 4:22 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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Recent Moveon.org ad about the presidential race
Moveon.org has engaed the senior citizen community in this hilarious video about the presidential race. Regardless of your political affiliation you will find this to be a mo... |
Political Ad Watcher |
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on Oct 30, 2012 at 9:09 am by Amerrican right, a resident of the Menlo Park: Sharon Heights neighborhood |
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Tonight Show spoofs the Associated Press
Jay Leno from the Tonight Show had a little fun at the Associated Press' and the Democratic National Party's expense. He said
“And in a groundbreaking move, the Associated... |
Political Observer |
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on Apr 3, 2013 at 8:05 am by Political Observer, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Great Article about District 4 Board of Supes Race
All,
Shelly Masur has great creds. She easily surpasses the two Menlo Park City Council Members in qualifications. The first Menlo Park City Council Member is long on amb... |
Political Watcher |
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on Apr 16, 2012 at 8:55 am by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Los Altos singers at The Sequoias on Friday
The Los Altos High School Main Street Singers will provide a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 26, in Hanson Hall at The Sequoias, 501 Portola Road in Portola Valley. The ... |
Poster |
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on Mar 24, 2010 at 1:41 pm by Poster, a resident of another community |
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Boys & Girls Clubs' annual Girls Day
Here is a press release from the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
Menlo Park, Calif. – March 16, 2010 –The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula will hold its fifth ann... |
Poster |
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on Mar 19, 2010 at 12:35 pm by Poster, a resident of another community |
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Lowest Gasoline Price: Can You Beat This?
With gas prices approaching or exceeding $4.00 per gallon, and expected to go higher this summer, it behoves us to find the lowest gasoline prices in town. In Menlo Park the a... |
Price Sensitive |
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on Mar 26, 2008 at 11:04 am by Out Smart Them, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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NANCY REAGAN BOOK ON PSYCHIC PREDICTIONS
With a forward by the late Dominick Dunne, it is said that Nancy Reagan's books on her psychic predictions through astrology helped her husband make most of his important deci... |
R.GORDON |
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on Mar 13, 2012 at 10:26 am by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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The HSR Looks Inevitable
Again, it is unstoppable, because it is necessary for OTHER citizens of California, and the construction of the S.F. terminal is pretty well set.
Whoever is elected cannot ... |
R.GORDON |
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on Aug 11, 2010 at 12:33 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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CORONER'S ELECTION QUESTION
It seems to me and, others as well, that the topic of the election of our COUNTY CORONER is still a little reported or covered topic here on the Peninsula.
I am aware of the ... |
R.GORDON |
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on Jun 11, 2010 at 9:45 am by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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CORONER RACE LISTED AS BRAWL IN SF EXAMINER
How can a story about OUR re elected CORONER not be reported when it made the papers in the Bay Area, for what is most certainly a pretty wild story with a lot of questions wh... |
R.GORDON |
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on Jun 11, 2010 at 9:16 am by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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