Friday, August 19, 2016

Kamala Harris & Mike Ramos - futures linked?

Is San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos really going to be considered by Jerry Brown (for appointment to the State AG) should Kamala Harris get elected to the US Senate?  I suppose other that the better smile and hair, we won't lose much. Neither prosecute cops for bad shootings it seems, which is a big issue these days. Both are relatively insular (e.g. if you are not politically important or can make a press release out of something they do with or against you), they don't seem to care and both seem to enjoy their mutual hugs. For example, next week Harris meets with an African American media group (which will undoubtedly lead to a photo op and some free political coverage), but in the time leading up to this confab has ignored pleas to prosecute some bad shootings where local DAs (like Ramos) are looking it seems for ways not to prosecute (and in one of the cases, a dying shooting victim is kicked by a Caucasian ride-along (riding along in civilian clothes with a County Sheriff Deputy-- even his name is being withheld from disclosure --must be a contributor!). Power ....unchecked...ain't it wonderful.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Hesperia Council has determined to consider an ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 34886 to change to by-district elections

PRESS RELEASE by the FRIENDS of the CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Dateline 2/24/2016 Apple Valley]:
The Hesperia Council has determined to consider an ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 34886 to change to by-district elections, since the City’s population is under 100,000. The City's attorney is preparing a staff report and draft ordinance for the Council’s consideration on March 15. The City will need to retain a consultant to assist in drawing the district boundaries, the Council must decide how many districts there should be, and hold at least two public hearings pursuant to Elections Code Section 10010 prior to introducing the ordinance.
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Comment: This is something that is long overdue.  It is a start.  Diligent follow-up is needed. Other jurisdictions needing attention include the school district in Hesperia, Highland, Adelanto, Victorville, Apple Valley and Barstow.