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Healdsburg is bracing for another blow to its already depleted general fund, possibly within weeks, because of the loss of its redevelopment programs.
After supporting the casino in Rohnert Park as a labor leader, Assemblyman Michael Allen says he will vote “no” on the compact when the document comes up for a vote, possibly on Thursday. His election opponent calls it “beyond a flip-flop.”
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In the North Coast’s congressional race, it all comes down to second place. The June 5 primary election will narrow the field of 12 candidates down to two finalists, who will compete in November for the $174,000-a-year job awarded by about 400,000 registered voters from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border.
When Ernie Carpenter entered the race two months ago to challenge first-term incumbent Efren Carrillo, he both shocked the district and pleased one of its biggest constituencies — the conservation and environmental community. Environmentalists had been concerned that Carrillo’s opponent, former Santa Rosa City Councilwoman Veronica Jacobi, was no match for Carrillo’s four years in office and his ability to raise money. Carrillo rejects attempts to characterize him as pro-development at the expense of the environment.
The Santa Rosa School Board will consider 12 applicants for the superintendent’s job in Sonoma County’s largest school district. The pool of contenders includes five school district superintendents and the remaining applicants are either assistant or associate superintendents.
The plan to build one of California’s largest casinos just outside Rohnert Park moved to the verge of fruition Thursday when the state Assembly approved a gambling agreement to allow work to start on the project. The Assembly ratified the agreement between the governor and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, called a compact, on a 64-3 vote with no discussion. That sends it on the federal government for final approval, which most experts believe is virtually assured.
Residents and merchants of Healdsburg appear to be strongly against the idea of instituting paid parking. Initially proposed as a way to generate revenue for the sinking city budget, the idea is now being sold by the Police Department as a way to also free up more downtown parking and keep a steady flow of customers for the benefit of shops and restaurants. But merchants aren’t convinced, judging from a city workshop on the paid parking proposal Thursday night.
A Petaluma Planning Commissioner is the first person to announce a candidacy for a seat on the Petaluma City Council. Alicia Kae Herries will run for one of three seats on the November ballot.
Closure of Doyle Park Elementary School would be avoided for now under a tentative agreement between Doyle Park supporters and the Santa Rosa City Schools district. Sources say the preliminary agreement would allow Doyle Park students to remain at the school at least for a year, sharing the campus with the district’s new French American Charter School. The deal would effectively settle a lawsuit filed by a group fighting to keep the school open.
Emotions in Sonoma County ranged from elation and praise to resigned acceptance after President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he supports same-sex marriage. Advocates were exhilarated that Obama declared his support after remaining elusive on the topic for years. And opponents, while disagreeing with Obama’s position, said they were not surprised.
Santa Rosa City Schools is still grappling with how to cut approximately $376,000 from its 2012-13 budget despite slashing the school year by six days and dropping the budget reserve from three percent to one percent. Cuts are expected to total $8.3 million from its $130 million budget when the board makes its final determination at the May 23 meeting.
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