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EDITOR:
Right now the county is finishing up public meetings regarding the General Plan which can be approved by the current Board of Supervisors before new supervisors take office. At the same time, the current BOS also is combining a re-zoning resolution to change zoning without project specific plans giving speculators and friends/contributors the chance to create high density subdivisions in the middle of existing rural land. My question to the lame duck BOS and the incoming supervisors: “Being that the current board has had from four to eight years and more to address land use and zoning, why would you strap on ill-advised non-conforming zoning to a new Board of Supervisors and our future?” I’m looking to transparency and accountability. Please clarify your position.
ERNIE LOUIS
El Dorado
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OverinformedJuly 03, 2012 - 7:46 am
Clearly, Mr. Louis has not attended any of the area public meetings on this subject. There have been two complete trips around the county with evening sessions to discuss and share information. Zoning will be specifically addressed the week of July 16th by the BoS and the Planning Commission. Notification of these sessions have been in the newspaper, posted at retails locations in the areas, posted at post offices and and email notification for those who sign up on the county website. Transparency is clearly there for those who choose to find it....
Ernie LouisJuly 03, 2012 - 10:17 am
The “ unidentified writer “ of Overinformed. It’s apparent that you have not attended public the hearings that I attended where the moderator denied any comments or questions from the citizens present. We were told that we had to listen to presentations regarding both General Plan and re-zoning without questions or comments. I not only attended public hearings, I attended County EDAC meetings which were hastily cancelled with a hand written note pasted to the County Stairwell. I was refused to comment and told that the same law governing the general plan also governed zone changes. I’ve been wrong before, but you are not only wrong claiming County Transparency and Accountability. You act like part of the smoke screen I’m seeing in this County. At least have the guts to identify yourself. The County EDAC Committee worked on this plan and rezoning for 2 years and the public has 2 weeks to consider. John Edwards proved the difference between legal /illegal and right / wrong. This smells Wrong. I wish you courage. Ernie Louis
BillJuly 06, 2012 - 12:39 am
Clearly, Mr. Louis they have sent the Tax Payers Association lobbyist after you.
OverinformedJuly 06, 2012 - 7:37 am
Mr. Louis, The updated zoning has been worked on for multiple years by staff and a subset of the economic advisory committee. There is an Environmental Review being prepared in compliance with CEQA for a host of targeted general plan updates and the proposed zoning alternatives are also being considered inside of the same document to save money. The final decisions about all of these changes will not occur until after the range of alternatives have been analyzed and the impacts identified. According to the county presentation that is anticipated as being April next year which results in nearly a year of public comment which is being taken online, in letter format and in public testimony during the life of this required project. It is my understanding that these comments will be available online for the world to see. All of this information was presented at the county's public meeting in my area. It is worth repeating, transparency is clearly there for those who choose to find it....
underinformedJuly 06, 2012 - 8:12 am
Dear Overinformed, Since you seem to be on an inside track perhaps you can reveal whether the county has settled upon an IT supplier - a subject about which Kim Kerr claimed ignorance.
Lori ParlinJuly 06, 2012 - 8:49 am
To Overinformed, it seems odd that you keep repeating "Transparency is clearly there for those who choose to find it." I would think that if something is transparent, we wouldn't have to search to find it. If these General Plan/Zoning meetings are critical to the future of our community, why didn't we receive mailers or see road signs advertising the meetings, similar to the ones the candidates used in their campaigns?
Melody LaneJuly 06, 2012 - 7:04 pm
By the sound of it, I'd hazard a guess that Overinformed may very well be Jack Sweeney or another GOB-BOS. Ernie and Lori are absolutely correct about the common practice of censoring the public during public meetings. View the video of related item #46 during the 6/26 BOS meeting: http://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx After being asked if there were comments or questions, Jack makes sure to wait until I've already taken my seat to reply. (Hellooo-- that's called tyranny and is downright rude.) Problem is the minutes don't tell you diddly squat. Unless you are on the inside track & know where & when these meetings take place, you'll never know what really transpired. That's because the BOS and cronies don't WANT you to know. So much for transparency & accountability to "we the people." As for the Scoping meeting held last Thursday in Planning re: DOT & Land Use, you should have seen how fast Kim Kerr made her exit before her feet could be held to the fire about fulfilling 3 promises to provide written responses for specific info concerning related matters. The stakeholders who showed up spoke volumes...Something is VERY WRONG with the whole BIG-BOS picture.
EDC DA now to oversee all County Information TecnologyJuly 06, 2012 - 9:31 pm
The BOS have been orchestrating planning and zoning for years guided by several lobbyist who aren’t lobbyist but who are very political to the point of sitting on the republican Central Committee. But this is a new tack, and just approved by the BOS. It gives the sweetheart of the new generation of Republican hopefuls unlimited access to all information, all, including your email, but the price was cheap, just $189,000 a year. RESOLUTION NO. 127-2011 OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO Assigning Responsibility for the role of County Chief Technology Officer to Vern Pierson and duties usually performed by a Chief Technology Officer; and, WHEREAS, the Board of supervisors wishes to delegate responsibility for the development of such a plan and the responsibilities of a Chief Technology Officer, including the oversight of the county's Information Vern Pierson shall be entitled to and shall receive additional compensation to bring his base hourly rate to $94.69, an amount 10% less than the hourly pay rate of the position of Sheriff, effective the next full pay period following Board approval. Pierson and shall not be assumed by any successor in the office of District Attorney. The assignment, delegation and transfer shall be separate from and in addition to his duties as District Attorney of El Dorado County. Attorney's office. No member of the District Attorney's office, except Vern Pierson, shall assume any duties responsibilities with respect to the operation of the Information Technologies Department. The additional compensation being paid to Vern Pierson is being paid in recognition of the additional duties he is assuming. It shall not be deemed part of his salary as District Attorney and shall terminate effective with the revocation of the assignment, delegation and transfer of duties, whether or not it occurs during the term of the District Attorney. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held the 19th day of July ,20.1...1. by the following vote of said Board: Attest: Chair, Board of Supervisors Raymond J. Nutting
Who are these lobbyist that guide the BOS?July 07, 2012 - 9:32 am
Comment above makes reference to "lobbyist that guide the BOS." Who are these lobbyist?
NancyJuly 07, 2012 - 7:28 pm
I went to one of those General Plan Zoning meetings for the public. In my opinion, they are a sham. Not only were they not interested in what the public had to say, I felt they were somewhat hostile about it.
all show no tellJuly 08, 2012 - 5:56 am
Nancy you are so right. The meetings are simply pro forma.
Open BookJuly 08, 2012 - 4:49 pm
Do a search on former Ione City Manager Kim Kerr and the $500K deficit scandal. Pay attention to the citizen comments in the Ledger Dispatch. Kerr brought CAO Terri Daly with her. The real question for EDC Supervisors is: if a background check was actually done, why would EDC want to take on that hornet nest? Doesn't EDC deserve better?
BOS-Kim Kerr has lots of baggage,July 08, 2012 - 5:27 pm
Ms Kerr seems to have a lot of baggage and shes our BOS lead person on developement; I wonder why they hired her? ... Also, it seems to me they is a relationship between Amador County and El Dorado County, many of our big shots from EID seem to come from that area..... "Ione City Attorney blames former City Manager Kerr" Water Quality Control Board hears city’s plea By Matthew Hedger mhedger@ledger-dispatch.com Former city manager Kim Kerr is being held largely to blame, by the City of Ione’s hired attorney, James Maynard, for a series of financial irregularities (millions) that plunged Ione into a morass of continuing problems. Maynard’s allegations came to light in a letter prepared [...]
underinformedJuly 08, 2012 - 6:47 pm
The above-referenced stories about Kim Kerr are CURRENT, most recent dated 6/29/2012. Wanna bet the County (well, those doing the hiring) knew EXACTLY WHAT THEY WERE DOING WHEN HIRING KERR???? Which of her particular talents stoked their desire to have her on board at EDC? Perhaps "Overinformed" would like to tell us. And if "Overinformed" is in the dark, he probably has search talents sufficient to follow the lead suggested by the two prior comments.
underinformedJuly 08, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Suggestion to "Overinformed" - Ione is just 31 miles away. Take a drive. Go to 1 East Main Street and ask some questions. Face-to-face is best.
Open BookJuly 08, 2012 - 7:05 pm
In addition to Parks & Recreation & Economic Development, Kim Kerr is also interim director of DOT. Lots of power & responsibility and too little transparency & accountability. Socialism has already slipped in through the Amador back door Welcome Wagon. Tax Payers: do you know how many decisions have already been made behind closed doors on your behalf?
Ione "transparency" transplanted to EDCJuly 08, 2012 - 7:26 pm
Findings, pgs. 6&7, “Amador County Civil Grand Jury Final Report” June 2012 –include: The City Manager for the fiscal period 2007-2011 did not demonstrate that she possessed the proper qualifications and expertise to perform the duties required for that position; on many occasions she provided insufficient or misleading information; she solely oversaw the expenditures for consultants and did not maintain proper payment procedures; the City Manager and City Council ignored complaints voiced by local citizens at City Council meetings concerning financial matters and problems surrounding the proposed wastewater treatment plant; the wastewater treatment plant proposed by the City Manager was not sustainable and did not have the financial infrastructure to implement.
unsustainable developmentsJuly 08, 2012 - 7:40 pm
"Transparency is clearly there for those who choose to find it...." says Overinformed. Me thinks Overinformed needs to get informed.
Open BookJuly 08, 2012 - 7:54 pm
At last we're finally getting to the root of EDC's smoke & mirrors problems. What a great opportunity to bring AUTHENTIC transparency & accountability to City Council and the BOS! Better late than never. Next Environmental Management, Planning, DA, etc.
OuchJuly 08, 2012 - 8:32 pm
Ione Faces Massive Budget Shortfall, Ione’s former city manager, Kim Kerr, left three months ago for a new position in another county. http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2011/10/12/ione-faces-massive-budget-shortfall/
CAO/Kim Kerr serve at the pleasure of the BOSJuly 08, 2012 - 9:41 pm
Open Book- you have only touched the tip of the iceberg. The CAOs office also controls; Procurement & Contracts, Real Property ($50Million + for the new court house on the books, 1/4 million sq. feet in rentals/land), Buildings and Grounds, Risk Management, and I would guess the Water Agency budgets. Added to Parks and Recreatiion, DOT and Economic Devlopment I would say the BOS is firmly in control of El Dorado County Departments.
Open BookJuly 08, 2012 - 11:46 pm
"Pleasure of the BOS" actually means "Profit of the BOS." "Firmly in control" reads as "Firmly out of control." Sniff-sniff. I smell a rat nest. High time to dial an XTerminator.
Open BookJuly 09, 2012 - 12:09 am
Ernie, Nancy, etc. are right. The public meetings are a sham...and a shame. Lots of double-talk and denial but no opportunity for public input/questions/clarification. Slam dunk, done deal. What will it take for EDC to wise up before EDC has an Ione repeat of Titanic proportions? Overinformed--whatdaya say about that?
Good advice for the BOS, from FrankJuly 09, 2012 - 5:41 am
Until the current election is decided, most likely fall elections, this update is ill-advised. Two on the BOS, Knight and Nuttin, the Urban SACOG A-21 Planning Reps have been exposed and any planning or zoning issues should be delayed until the newly elected BOS can create a new planning group that contains rural counties and not the Sac Urban planning scheme which seeks to add over five thousand units of Govt. low income housing for "Fairness" and to "Redistribute" land in the county which simply will destroy this county with crime and misery and govt. control and all of the other things these housing projects bring. The BOS previous votes for High-Density development plans should be reviewed by the newly elected BOS. This SACOG A-21 "Sustainable" "Smart Growth" "Social Justice" attack on private property, rural lifestyle, and rural counties must be stopped with this election. The "High-Density" rezones, many of which are already approved or awaiting approval must be halted. What several on the BOS seem to want, either by being duped or otherwise, is compliance with this SB375 agenda, which is optional. Why would they, the county SACOG Reps. have signed on is a question that must be answered. The election should inspire a change, then begin the zoning update with new leadership.
NancyJuly 09, 2012 - 8:55 am
Frank, Ray Nutting has given the impression that he is against Agenda 21. I have seen him vote against it in the past. It sounds like you believe he is a supporter. Kindly state your evidence that supports your position. I believe Knight was voted out because of his SACOG support. Nutting was re-elected by a landslide.
The Truth HurtsJuly 09, 2012 - 9:22 am
Nancy et al, the voters were duped. If you want to know where Nutting REALLY stands, then watch the 3rd person to speak during the Open Forum segment of the June 5th BOS meeting to get the full context of Ray's quote about his fellow Sups: “None of them do what they say. They’re ALL crooked hypocrites and I can’t stand working with any of them.” WOW. A lot of citizens want to know how the present and in-coming Sups feel about working with Whatever-Way-the-Wind-Blows-Ray"???
ImagineJuly 09, 2012 - 11:04 am
What a wonderful place this would be if the public was told the truth and all the behind the scenes deals were dealt with. We have asked for an audit of Ray's dealings with county money and nuttin has happened,now we see that the CAO has issues as does the DA, Sheriff,etc. and again nuttin will happen. Corruption at it's best and the same old stuff is still here.
Imagine; You asked who to audit Ray Nutting?!!July 09, 2012 - 12:48 pm
Imagine; The Sheriff said when he hired his brother-in-law as Under-Sheriff, "I hired him because of his qualification and his trust". Seems to be need for a lot of thrust among those with special talents hired from Amador County. The short list; Sheriff D'Agostini, DA Vern Pierson, CAO Terri Daly, Assistant CAO Kim Kerr, Jim Abercrombie General Manager EID. What are the odds they were hired because they could be trusted more than their qualifica
Ted SimpsonJuly 09, 2012 - 2:38 pm
There are many commenters here who are justifiably concerned about honesty and transparency in local government. It is very unfortunate that some of them pile on with Agenda 21 international conspiracy garbage. It negates all credibility and results in their comments being ignored.
NancyJuly 09, 2012 - 3:39 pm
Ted, Agenda 21 is not a conspiracy. It is very real. If you don't want to investigate it for yourself, fine and dandy. However, one day Agenda 21 just might sneak up on you and bite you in the behind. http://www.un.org/esa/earthsummit/
Arnold LangeJuly 09, 2012 - 4:15 pm
Nancy, please cite your PROOF that agenda-21 is being implemented in EDC. By proof I mean actual legislation, codes etc. where agenda-21 or the united nations is the actual driving factor. please don't bore us with the talking points as first propagated by glenn beck, I am looking for quantifiable proof.
Fried Frog LegsJuly 09, 2012 - 4:24 pm
Mr. Simpson - Apparently you don't attend BOS meetings to be aware what's going on around you. If you did attend or view the May 15th BOS video, you'd know with certainty of the reality of Agenda 21 aka Sustainable Development. It's a fact NOT conspiracy implemented by SACOG reps Knight & Nuttin-Doin. Trust them about as far as you can toss a piano. Some frogs take longer to boil before they find out its too late to jump out of the pot.
Light and TruthJuly 09, 2012 - 4:41 pm
Doubting Ted & Arnold: The Environmental Movement is one of the main factors behind Sustainable Development (Agenda 21). The MATRIX is all around you. Nancy is right--do your own homework. It's your choice as to whether you want to swallow the BLUE pill or the RED pill. The question still stands: How do the incoming Sups/candidates feel about working with A-21 Agents of Change?
neo-lib watcherJuly 09, 2012 - 5:37 pm
Do not waste one precious second on the neo-lib Baiters & Doubters. Information is pointless and conversion belongs to a higher power. They are in their ideological comfort zones and intend remaining there.
NancyJuly 09, 2012 - 5:37 pm
Arnold, do your own research to prove none exist. ICLEI, an arm of Agenda 21, has written template plans for local governments to adopt. Much of that "sustainable development" language is creeping into local general plans everywhere. I want to suggest you take a look at ICLEI as well as Democrats Against U.N. Agenda 21. (whether you are a Democrat or not) This is a good informational site for everybody, IMO. http://www.democratsagainstunagenda21.com/
Billy MiddletonJuly 09, 2012 - 5:47 pm
Ted Simpson, you hit the nail right on the head, and the proof is in all of the crazy responses to your comment.
Arnold LangeJuly 09, 2012 - 6:09 pm
Nancy: so what you are saying is you have nothing to offer up in support of your claim. Nice try, I understand. you mentioned 'templates?' you mean recommendations, none of which have the force of law. I suspect that you need to do your own research so you can find out why you have been misled. democratsagainsta21 is a group of 4 bloggers. I suggest you read the info on the following link; http://www.onebayarea.org/pdf/Agenda21mythsfacts.pdf As far as me doing my own research....I have. that is why I think A21 is just a lot of bs meant to rile up people looking for a reason to get riled up.
21 just a diversion to take the focus off the BOSJuly 09, 2012 - 6:56 pm
21 is just a organized diversion by BOS disciples to take the focus off them, El Dorado County, ya just got to love this place where honor and integrity don’t seem to mean a thing.
Truth About Cats & Dogs & BOSJuly 09, 2012 - 8:24 pm
Put the spotlight back on the CAO/BOS where it belongs and hold their feet to the fire. Restore truth, honor and integrity, and just MAYBE, we can take back America one county at a time.
MoniqueJuly 09, 2012 - 8:42 pm
Not on one side or the other...but as former planning staff, just to tell you the facts: in CEQA, you kick off the process with a "scoping" meeting. It IS informational, it is NOT a hearing. The meeting is to tell you what impacts they think the project will cause to the environment. Later, they will hold hearings, and the public is invited to give comments. When you verbally abuse staff at these hearings, they have the right to shut it down. No job is worth being threatened. Disrespecting staff does nothing for you. It does not get you any further. Being disruptive and uncivil will not make the process go away. The staff are doing their jobs. If you don't like the process, tell your legislators to change the law. Staff are working for a living, just like you. They have kids who are friends with your kids, and they are your neighbors. They have worked hard to get their education. As former staff, I followed the law. The BOS are the decision makers. It was up to me to give them an overview on a matter, the pros, the cons, and my recommendation (according to law, the best science, and a route that wouldn't lead them to lawsuits. They didn't always listen - hence the Oak Woodland Management Plan lawsuit they lost. They made that choice). Staff are not the enemy and they don't have an agenda. I was liked by as many developers as environmentalists as preservationists. Disliked equally, probably, because I didn't give anyone special treatment. I would like to see signs go up when there is a development action, as they do in Sacramento County. This would give people that do not immediately surround the property, but would be affected by change, information so that they can give comments. A good example of this would be the Tilden Park development in Shingle Springs. It would engage more people earlier in the process and would ultimately help the developer know what the concerns are of the neighborhood before spending money for a project that will be sued. To the original letter writer: my former colleagues have been working on the zoning ordinance since about 2007. It has been in front of the Planning Commission, the BOS, and EDAC many, many times. If you are interested in these types of things, I would recommend you check the county website, and perhaps attend hearings and meetings. They are all open to the public, and the agendas are posted a couple of days before.
Sometimes The Truth HurtsJuly 09, 2012 - 9:54 pm
In reply to Monique - I've been to MANY Planning, Scoping, City Council, BOS and other public meetings over the years. I've NEVER seen the public act disruptive or disrespectful to those in charge as you described. Quite the contrary, it has been the corrupt GOB in charge who've abused the privilege of their positions and exploited it to their personal advantage. Audio & video recordings bear testimony to the FACT that corruption has infected EDC like the Black Plague. Such despotic bureaucrats need to be exposed & removed from office. All you have to do is go on line and see for yourself. I suggest starting with the 5/15 BOS item #20 as 15 individuals very appropriately exercise their 1st Amendment rights. It starts at the top. BOS and City Council are known for their blatant disrespect for the Brown & Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Acts. The removal of Ex-Mayor Dave Machado is just ONE example of what can be accomplished when citizens unite, bring the truth to light and demand justice.
Eyes Wide ShutJuly 10, 2012 - 10:51 am
Don't let this be swept under the rug or EDC will be in a similar predicament as the City of Ione. Check updates on the investigation to Asst. CAO Kim Kerr in the Voice of Ione: http://ionepd.com/index.htm
Save Our CountyJuly 10, 2012 - 5:20 pm
Mr. Lange, I don't know of any better proof than to watch the video from c-span where the 102nd Congress passes H.CON.RES.353 -- Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should assume a strong leadership role in implementing the decisions made at the Earth Summit by developing a national strategy to implement Agenda 21... Here's the link to the video: http://saveourcounty.ning.com/video/agenda-21-talked-about-on-the-house-floor-10-2-1992 Here's the link to full text: http://www.bill-wink.com/HR353.RFS.htm Proof that it trickles down to EDC level is in 353's language: "Whereas the ultimate success of achieving sustainable development and a healthy environment at the national and international levels depends upon actions taken at the State and local community levels, and on actions by schools, public offices, businesses, and citizens..." And then the line at the end: "(9) the President should submit an annual report to the Congress on the steps taken by the United States to implement Agenda 21 and the recommendations made by this resolution, and should make information regarding such steps available to members of the Congress upon their request." It doesn't get clearer than that. At the Federal level, EPA, HUD, And DOT have implemented Agenda 21's 'Sustainable' policy (they dropped the AG21 part of it, and just call it sustainable now): http://www.epa.gov/dced/partnership/index.html The Presidential blog discusses it: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/07/09/urban-update-sustainable-communities At the California level, we have Brown's new Climate Change portal discussing sustainable living: http://www.climatechange.ca.gov/ The language is the same in all these sites. I encourage everyone to read the AG21 document, and explore the United Nations Agenda 21 website-- it's where it all derives from: http://www.un.org/esa/dsd/agenda21/res_agenda21_03.shtml And those of us who dislike Agenda 21, we don't think it's conspiracy. It's bad policy, and it's implementation is undercutting the constitutional freedoms of American Citizens. For example, it's already telling us where we should live. Here in California it's under the guise of the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008, also know as SB375, and right now our Board of Supervisors are amending the General Plan and Zoning Ordinances to align with those policies. It's not just us. It's going on all over the world. One of the best websites promoting 'sustainable policy' here in the States is 'Plan Maryland.' They've got it nailed down with a friendly doomsday slideshow telling you how humans are killing the planet when you open their site: http://plan.maryland.gov/
Save Our CountyJuly 10, 2012 - 5:46 pm
Save our County apologizes for the epic, and ‘link heavy’ opinionated comment we just attempted to post, and humbly request the Mountain Democrat allow it. If not, we understand, and submit the short version for your approval: Mr. Lange, Please watch the video from C-Span showing the passing of : H.CON.RES.353 -- Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should assume a strong leadership role in implementing the decisions made at the Earth Summit by developing a national strategy to implement Agenda 21… You can view it here: http://saveourcounty.ning.com/video/agenda-21-talked-about-on-the-house-floor-10-2-1992
Evelyn VeerkampJuly 12, 2012 - 2:37 pm
SOC: Many thanks for your detailed input above, July 10, 2012 - 5:20 pm.
Norman SilvermanJuly 12, 2012 - 3:04 pm
Now I see why tin foil has become so scarce lately.
Good Old Boy network or Organized Crime;July 12, 2012 - 3:54 pm
After wading though most of the 21 comments, which appear to be an organized effort to distract readers from comments having to do with the BOS. It appears to me that upper management hiring practices of El Dorado County appeared to be organized, and that the BOS are well aware of it, is that a crime, I don’t know. It also appears that most involved have something to do with either or both water and land use, is that a crime, again I don’t know. But, and old retired El Dorado County judge told me once, "there no such thing as a coincident in El Dorado County."
Hot Feet Getting HotterJuly 12, 2012 - 7:14 pm
GOB Network--Don't ya just love it when the spotlight is finally put where it belongs--on the integrity & character of the BOS? Most will do/say anything to get your vote, then change their tune when it suits their own "AGENDA." Connect the DOTS to some of the other letters/articles involving BOS/DAgostini/Land Use/TAZ/DOT and the BIG picture will soon come into clear FOCUS.
Ray Nutting against Agenda 21July 15, 2012 - 4:14 pm
Ray Nutting has given the impression that he is against Agenda 21. I have seen him vote against it in the past. But when he talks among friends he supports it
Agenda 21 is a distractionJuly 15, 2012 - 4:41 pm
Stop defrauding the people with this fantasy armageddon conspiracy, and get back to working on our many local problems!
Pick Your PoisonJuly 15, 2012 - 6:31 pm
A21 is Sustainable Development. It's not a conspiracy. The reality is it affects EVERY aspect of our local government--DOT, EDAC, SACOG, ICLEI, Environmental Management, Parks & Rec, Planning, General Plan, water, energy, etc. etc. So pick your poison and then DO something to stop the threat to our freedoms. Start by educating yourself instead of stabbing in the dark. I'm sure Knight & Nuttin-Doin will be happy to mentor you.
You have picked yoursJuly 15, 2012 - 6:56 pm
and it is in the Kool-Aid you so willingly drink.
Wise upJuly 15, 2012 - 6:58 pm
I would rather have sustainable development than unsustainable development.
confusedJuly 15, 2012 - 7:21 pm
Wise up, helps us by defining sustainable development.
underinformedJuly 21, 2012 - 8:43 am
Overinformed: Have you had time to find out what's happening in Ione? El Dorado County residents DO care.
not informedJuly 21, 2012 - 9:17 am
Hes been to busy telling Ray how to vote on the new general plan.
Eyes to See, Ears to HearJuly 21, 2012 - 10:19 am
EDC needs to do a background check on what we've inherited from the Amador County, especially the City of Ione. Look at the dirt that's been swept under the rug...What in the world was the BOS thinking??? We're in for a heap o' trouble!
relax, folksJuly 21, 2012 - 10:43 am
Interviewed, Kim Kerr said "The Grand Jury report was was released yesterday, and Ione was in it. I read it and didn't see anything in it that points to any malfeasance or other major problems that have been alleged in the city."
Open BookJuly 23, 2012 - 4:03 pm
To Relax, Folks - that comment was posted over a year ago. Go back and revisit the Voice In Ione. The results of the Grand Jury investigation as well as the Ledger-Dispatch report will broaden your perspective.
francescaduchamp@att.netApril 27, 2013 - 9:20 pm
I was directed to this article...I still cant believe people dont get that items are documented. The UN 21st century agenda is a document. And the people who do know--are trying to get the money...and hope their space doesnt go broke. The only thing I can think of--is that arrogance is thick here in this county...to believe they can do better than the other places that have gone bankrupt due to the same ideas...