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Oro Loma Incumbent Tim Becker Answers My Questions

Oro Loma Incumbent Tim Becker Answers My Questions People, Politics No Responses »

Oct 092014

The Oro Loma Sanitary District includes parts of San Leandro – which parts, I’m not actually sure. They have contracted with Waste Management for garbage collection, so if you live in San Leandro and get your bill from WM, you are in the Oro Loma district. Oro Loma has an elected board of directors, and this year five candidates, including two incumbents, are vying for three seats. I have sent all candidates a 3-question questionnaire based on the fact that I assume others, like me, know very little about sanitary districts. Here are the answers and candidate statement from Timothy [Continue Reading]

School Board Candidate Evelyn Gonzalez Answers Questions

School Board Candidate Evelyn Gonzalez Answers Questions People, Politics No Responses »

Oct 092014

In order to better get to know the candidates for San Leandro offices, I sent out a questionnaire to all School Board candidates. The following are the answers from Evelyn Gonzalez. She is running for the San Leandro Board of Education At-Large seat against three other candidates. The winner will be chosen by a plurality of the vote. Briefly, tell us about you and why you believe you are the best candidate for this School Board seat? I am passionate about and dedicated to San Leandro public schools. I have demonstrated my passion and dedication, through 15 years of active [Continue Reading]

Lee Thomas, candidate for City Council District 3, Answers Your Questions

Lee Thomas, candidate for City Council District 3, Answers Your Questions People, Politics No Responses »

Oct 082014

In order to better get to know the candidates for San Leandro offices, I sent out a questionnaire with questions provided by San Leandro residents and relevant to San Leandro. Lee Thomas is the first candidate from District 3 to submit his answers. PERSONAL INFORMATION 1- Do you have a website, Facebook Smart Voter page with more information about you and your platform? My website is Leethomasforcitycouncil.com and my Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/leethomasforcitycouncil 2- What is your political philosophy? My vision as a City Council member to tackle the issues that matter most to San Leandro families: [Continue Reading]

Mayoral Candidate Pauline Cutter Answers Questions from Voters

Mayoral Candidate Pauline Cutter Answers Questions from Voters People, Politics No Responses »

Oct 082014

In order to better get to know the candidates for San Leandro offices, I sent out a questionnaire with questions provided by San Leandro residents and relevant to San Leandro. I will be posting the answers as I receive them. Pauline has not yet answered all questions, but she promises to do so in the near future. Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire PERSONAL INFORMATION 1- Do you have a website, Facebook Smart Voter page with more information about you and your platform? Yes, www.paulinecutter.com 2- What is your political philosophy? I work to bring people together to work towards common goals by [Continue Reading]

Mike Katz-Lacabe: On the Record

Mike Katz-Lacabe: On the Record People No Responses »

Oct 072014

He said it! Mike Katz-Lacabe often speaks out at City Council meetings. The following are summaries of what he’s said, taken from official minutes and/or newspaper accounts. Unfortunately, the minutes often times do not actually report what public speakers said, and in the cases of City Council working sessions, minutes are not always taken. That’s one of the many items Mike wants to reform if he gets elected. CHERRY FESTIVAL Mike Katz-Lacabe, San Leandro resident, addressed the City Council, commenting that 2009 is the 100th Anniversary of the first San Leandro Cherry Festival and urging the Council to restore the [Continue Reading]

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