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The Fresno County Democratic Central Committee invites area Democrats to learn more about the issues surrounding water and water usage at the ‘Central Valley Water Forum: Facts vs. Fictions,’ an event scheduled 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at Forum Hall in the Social Science Building of the Fresno City College campus.
According to its planners, the Central Valley Water Forum promises a ‘home-grown gathering that will provide residents a space to understand the issues and prepare for the tough decisions ahead that will define our Valley’s future.’ Admission is free, box lunches will be available for $6, but prospective attendees must register to reserve their space.
Want to learn more? Full details including the schedule of presentations are available through the Community Alliance website and through RevivetheSanJoaquin.com. … Read the details.
An announcement from the office of Senator Dean Florez, D-Shafter:
Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez, D-Shafter, who spoke out strongly against the recent 32% fee spike at UC campuses, this week introduced legislation to help stabilize student fees for future generations of California students.
With rates that can remain relatively stable for some time and then skyrocket, it is nearly impossible for parents and students to plan their saving and investments with any sense of confidence the end result will be enough to afford whatever the going rate is by the time they enroll. Even then, the next year may soar out of reach, abruptly ending a dream.
On Monday, Florez introduced Senate Bill 969 – The California College and University Fee Stabilization Act of 2010 — to remove much of that uncertainty from planning for a college education.
Senate Bill 969 says that the fee you pay your first year of … Read the details.
A press release from the office of Sen. Dean Florez:
Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez broke with many in his party today in voting against the confirmation of Senator Abel Maldonado for Lieutenant Governor. The motion passed in the Senate by a vote of 26-7.
In explaining his vote today, Florez issued the following statement:
“The question for me was whether I would have supported Senator Maldonado if he was on the ballot. I would not be able to vote for him if he was on the ballot, so in my mind it made no sense to support him now.”
“I watched the confirmation hearings and I was surprised and disappointed to learn that Mr. Maldonado had admitted to a number of OSHA violations with respect to his farming operation, and I was disappointed that he wasn’t prepared or didn’t elaborate on the severity or nature of the violations. I … Read the details.
Bob Mulholland, Campaign Advisor to the California Democratic Party, is seeking participants to help ‘greet’ Carly Fiorina, former chair of Hewlett-Packard and a Republican candidate for Senator, during her visit to Clovis tomorrow, Feb. 11. The message from Mr. Mulholland:
Since we’re not going to be like Massachusetts’ Democrats, local Democrats need to be at GOP events. Carly Fiorina is running in the GOP US Senate primary. She was the CEO of HP for 8 years and despite being fired she is a serious candidate because she is worth millions.
Can we get a few people outside this event by 11:40AM? On the closest public property with signs- white poster board: Fiorina Laid Off 28,000; Fiorina Was Fired; Fiorina Took a $21 million Severance Check.
For the greeting, Mr. Mulholland suggests the following talking points and messages:
Carly Fiorina as the CEO of HP laid off 28,000 people- mothers and … Read the details.
From our friends at the California Democratic Party comes this:
After a unanimous recommendation from the State Party Rules Committee regarding the Legislative Action and Equal Opportunity Committee, Chairman John Burton is deconsolidating the joint committee back into the original Legislation Committee and Affirmative Action Committee. While the joint committee has served its purpose in the past, it has been recommended that the State Party would be stronger with these committees each focusing on their own separate functions.
Chairman Burton is now soliciting for appointments to these two committees. Members of the State Central Committee are eligible to apply, and current Legislative Action and Equal Opportunity Committee members should reapply as well.
The Committees each meet during our Executive Board meetings and are responsible for doing much work between meetings. You will need to be able to attend these meetings and participate in the work of these Committees. If you wish to … Read the details.
Want to lend your support to two Democratic candidates? Join the Central Labor Council (CLC) this Saturday, Feb. 6, during a precinct walk for candidates Henry T. Perea, running for California Assembly District 31, and Michael Rubio, running for the California State Senate.
Volunteer walkers will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at 537 E. Harvard Ave. in Fresno (close to Clinton and Van Ness). A BBQ lunch will be provided for all walkers by the Fresno Fire Fighters.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Angie Vega at (559) 222-1766 or via e-mail at angie@henrytpereaforassembly.com.
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