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Citizens' Brown Act Violation Fund established
The current San Mateo DA will NOT pursue Brown Act violations. Sadly in San Mateo County that responsibility then falls to individual citizens.
I will gladly pledge $1000 ... |
peter carpenter |
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on Nov 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm by Michael G. Stogner, a resident of another community |
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Proposal to school board and neighbors re M-A lights
On another topic Jim has posted an excellent suggestion - this new topic is intended to begin a new discussion with his suggestion:
Jim stated:"I wonder if in all this, we ... |
peter carpenter |
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on Oct 14, 2010 at 11:36 pm by peter carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Menlo Park getting shafted by M-A
The SJ Mercury News reports:
"After contributing $2.6 million to construction of the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center in exchange for the right to use it 55 days annuall... |
peter carpenter |
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on Oct 6, 2010 at 12:52 pm by editor, a resident of another community |
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M-A moves ahead on lights and expands usage hours
From The Daily Journal:
"On Wednesday, the Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees will consider adopting a policy for using the temporary lights, as well as a r... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Sep 3, 2010 at 7:59 am by Central Menlo, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Consolidating Menlo Park and Atherton
Both Menlo Park and Atherton are facing severe financial difficulties and both suffer from a lack of strong political leadership willing to address these challenges. I propose... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Sep 2, 2010 at 11:29 pm by it is what it is, a resident of the Menlo Park: Belle Haven neighborhood |
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Totally predictable law suit against Sequoia Union High chool District
Last January I called on the SUHS District to enter into discussions with their MA High School neighbors to develop a mutually acceptable plan for night lighting:
Posted by... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Aug 16, 2010 at 2:05 pm by WhoRUpeople, a resident of another community |
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The Z Prize
The California HSR Authority has budgeted $5 BILLION dollars for the San Jose - San Francisco segment.
My challenge to the Forum readers is to propose the best way to util... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Aug 15, 2010 at 9:23 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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What to look for in November Council Candidates
Both Menlo Park and Atherton councils have three of their five seats up for election this November and it appears likely that both will be contested elections.
The purpose ... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Aug 6, 2010 at 12:36 pm by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Atherton Council members knowingly break the law
Thanks to Palo Alto resident and watchdog Herb Borock we now know the Mayor of Palo Alto Part Burt, the Mayor of Menlo Park Rich Cline and Atherton Council member Jerry Carls... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Jul 15, 2010 at 8:57 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Property tax revenue decline - it is now official
(Redwood City, CA) Warren Slocum, San Mateo County Assessor, signed the 2010-11 Property Assessment Roll on June 30, 2010, making it official. “The assessment roll numbers t... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Jul 14, 2010 at 7:20 pm by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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In the face of crisis why are local governments unwiling to change
For Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton and communities all over California this is the month in which they must adopt a budget for the FY 2010/11 that starts on 1 July. There is ... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Jun 24, 2010 at 11:59 am by R.GORDON, a resident of another community |
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What is the reponsibility of a citizen?
Anonymous posters on this Forum have suggested that only residents of a defined community have the "right' to comment on issues occurring in "their" community.
My view is t... |
Peter Carpenter |
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on Jun 14, 2010 at 9:26 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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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.
... |
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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