Highlights from 2008
Highlights from 2008 “In the News”
County connection: looking forward to major changes in 2009 around the county
Monthly column, Novato Advance—December 17, 2008
“Happy Holidays! November was an exciting month that will bring changes on many levels. Not only do we have a new President and administration, but Marin will experience some major changes. Let’s examine a few of them [updates on SMART, Marin Clean Energy, Redwood Landfill, Online Restaurant Inspection info…” Read on...
Marin Voice: drug team should be a priority
Marin I.J.—November 26, 2008
“I have been the county representative on the Major Crimes Task Force for the past two years. I know what a critical need the task force serves in Marin. The task force does not replace foot patrols, street crimes enforcement or school liason officers, but neither to these services replace the work of the Major Crimes Task Force. This task force deals with major drug crimes …” Read on...
County Connection: I stand by my whole food support
Monthly column, Novato Advance November 12, 2008
There have been letters and articles lately about the size of the Whole Foods in Novato and recently, in our local daily newspaper, a strikingly similar story about the Corporate Center in San Rafael. As a former member of the Novato City Council that unanimously approved the project, I stand by my vote …” Read on...
County Connection: new vial of l.i.f.e. program launched
Monthly column, Novato Advance—October 22, 2008
“This month I am thrilled to join the Marin County Fire Department in announcing the Vial of L.I.F.E. program in Marin. This program is designed to provide Emergency Medical Responders countywide with potentially life-saving medical information in the even that a patient is injured or ill at home …” Read on...
County Connection: Couldn’t do it without my aides
Monthly column, Novato Advance—September 17, 2008
“Many of your are already acquainted with my two aides, Tanya Maxwell and Carolyn Glendening. They are my eyes and ears in the community, and often represent me in solving your problems...I earned a lot about using staff when I worked for two state senators …” Read on...
Letter to the editor: thoughts on green power
Novato Advance—August 27, 2008
“We all know that AB32 will impose mandates on local governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions — likely in the neighborhood of 30 percent reductions. Meeting these mandates will require substantial local government resources. I have devoted a lot of time to researching the proposed Community Choice Aggregation called Marin Clean Energy (MCE). I came at this from a skeptical …” Read on...
Marin Voice: SMART AND NWP NOT ON SAME TRACK
Marin I.J.—August 24, 2008
“There is a commonly held assumption that the impacts of freight on Novato and Sonoma County would be lessened if the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train is approved in November because SMART has the authority to control the North Coast Railroad Authority’s freight plans. However, the NCRA has ceded most of its authority to its operator, the Northwestern Pacific Co. It is therefore critical to highlight for the public several comments submitted by the NWP...” Read on...
County Connection: stewardship plan may be flood control solution for novato
Monthly column, Novato Advance—August 20, 2008
“We are all aware of the flooding that has occurred through the years in Novato. I especially remember the flooding on McKeon Court on New Yearr’s 2006 and last year’s flooding on the streets off Novato Boulevard behind the Novato Fair Shoppig Center. Vineyard Creek flooding off McKeon Court and surrounding…” Read on...
County connection: whirlwind d.c. trip to lobby for recycling, todd road
Novato Advance—July 16, 2008
“...The Monday after the 4th, I traveled to Washington D.C. for a whirlwind lobbying effort on behalf of the North Bay Water Reuse Authority. This Authority comprises Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties and is a reuse program that addresses the lack of water supply, wastewater discharge mandates, and helps facilitate the restoration of aquatic and wetland ecosystems …” Read on...
County connection: Bring me a book foundation my pick
Novato Advance—June 18, 2008
“This year the theme of our Fourth of July parade is: The Best of Novato. And it is a perfect segue into the announcement of my plan to feature a community group in each year’s parade that works to better our city. I am so pleased to announce that my parade car for the 2008 Novato 4th of July parade will feature a salute to the Bring Me A Book Foundation …” Read on...
Marin Voice: Clean power & Sustainability
Marin I.J.—June 8, 2008
“The Board of Supervisors had its second workshop on Community Choice Aggregation (Marin Clean Energy) on June 3. It was a good discussion... For the benefit of those who couldn’t attend…” Read on...
County connection: rewarding stories emerge at project homeless connect event
Novato Advance—May 21, 2008
“Friday, May 2 was a memorable day in Novato. The county of Marin, the city of Novato and numerous non-profits met at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Loretto Parish Hall for Project Homeless Connect. This is a multifaceted event that not only give some of the most needy of our community a chance to obtain needed services …” Read on...
Marin Voice: AERIAL Spraying must be safe
Marin I.J.—May 9, 2008
“On April 24, Sen. Carole Migden invited me to join her in Sacramento for a meeting with the governor and the secretary of Food and Agriculture. After meeting with us, the governor said the light brown apple moth aerial spraying would halt until the state conducts safety tests...” Read on...
County connection: Budget, Rail, Economy, and More
Novato Advance—April 16, 2008
“...It’s been a busy month at the board: Waiting for the bad budget news from Sacramento, defending the right of the county-appointed representatives on the North Coast Railroad Authority to fully participate as board members of the authority, and working with the economic sustainability consultant to come up with a viable plan for the county and cities to address their economic needs …” Read on...
Marin Voice: SMART urged to fight freight
Marin I.J.—March 26, 2008
“THE REVISED cumulative impacts report by Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit has some new facts that are critically important to the northern part of Novato and all of Sonoma County. It strikes me after reading the report that freight is preventing SMART from providing superior passenger service …” Read on...
County Connection: Redwood landfill’s environmental impact report coming
Monthly column, Novato Advance—March 20, 2008
“Many of you have asked about the timing and process for the hearings on Redwood Landfill. I also know many of you want to see more “green alternatives” at the landfill. As a result,, I have been talking to Jessica Jones, District Manager of the Redwood Landfill and Recycling Center…” Read on...
County Connection: if the railroad authority did an eir, the county would drop its lawsuit
Monthly column, Novato Advance—February 20, 2008
“...There have been numerous articles and columns in the press recently regarding the North Coast Railroad Authority, the city of Novato’s lawsuit, and the county of Marin’s participation as an amicus, or friend of the court, to Novato …” Read on...
County Connection: more police patrols for speeders among 2007 highlights
Monthly column, Novato Advance—January 24, 2008
“We made it through our first year together. It has been busy and productive, and I thank you for staying in touch with me and for your help in 2007. Here is a brief recap of some of the 2007 ccomplishments in the 5th District…” Read on...
