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[swmr545]

I just found out that Folsom High has more than one VP. Why is that? Is that really necessary?

When I was there, it was 1/grade level (there were three), and the freshmen were assigned to a VP by last name.

Supposedly it is to ensure that they are able to take care of any situations that arrise in a timely manner. Plus, is 1 person really capable of handling disciplinary actions for a school of 2,800+ students?

[marilynmaggio]

Hello Folsom Community members,

I am a candidate for the Folsom-Cordova School board. I would like to answer your questions and invite you to contact me directly. I want to hear from all of you to better understand how I can support you and be YOUR VOICE as a member of our school board.

Please send your questions to mmaggio@att.net or post your quetsions and concerns via the forum. Additional contact information for me is listed on my campaign page at www.votemarilynmaggio.com.

Thank you,
Marilyn Maggio
Candidate for Folsom-Cordova School Board

[jen]

I have a question for you. Why are you littering city right of ways with your signs? The ones at Rainbow bridge are obnoxious.

If you can't follow laws are you ready to represent us?

[FolsomInfo]

I have a question for you. Why are you littering city right of ways with your signs? The ones at Rainbow bridge are obnoxious.

If you can't follow laws are you ready to represent us?

Which candidate are you referring to? I've seen a gillion signs for just about everyone on corners and on the side of the road.

Does anyone really think that signs win votes? They all seem to blur together these days!

[marilynmaggio]

I have a question for you. Why are you littering city right of ways with your signs? The ones at Rainbow bridge are obnoxious.

If you can't follow laws are you ready to represent us?

I have many supporters posting signs on my behalf. I certainly don't endorse the placement of signs illegally. That said, I'm unclear as to whether the signs placed at Rainbow bridge were actually illegally placed. If they were in fact posted outside of the legal requirements I would be the first to remove them. My contact information is readily available at www.votemarilynmaggio.com and I appreciate being contacted directly if there is concern with my campaign practices.

It is dissaponting to see that someone has removed many of my signs over the past few days, most of these signs were posted in the same location as the other candidates running for the same position. My signs at Rainbow bridge were removed by an unknown individual as well. If these signs were in fact illegally placed I certainly understand the concern, however, I would again appreciate the opportunity to be notified. Unfortunately, I have not been contacted regarding this concern other than through this post.

I hope that this answers your question and I appreciate your bringing this concern to my attention.

Thank you,
Marilyn Maggio
mmaggio@att.net
408-309-8419

[Kerri Howell]

You can get a copy of the City's sign ordinance from the Clerk's office. To summarize, political signs are permitted only on privately owned property, and not placed so as to create sight distance issues for drivers. It is only common courtesy to obtain permission from the property owner. So, if there were signs placed at Rainbow Bridge, it is a good bet that they were on public property. If the signs were taken down by City of Folsom Staff, you might be able to get them back from the Corporation Yard. You might also want to make sure that all of your supporters with access to the signs are aware of the rules and regulations related to political signs. One other reminder, if I remember correctly, you have 48 hours after election day to get them removed.

Kerri Howell

[Dave Burrell]

You can get a copy of the City's sign ordinance from the Clerk's office. To summarize, political signs are permitted only on privately owned property, and not placed so as to create sight distance issues for drivers. It is only common courtesy to obtain permission from the property owner. So, if there were signs placed at Rainbow Bridge, it is a good bet that they were on public property. If the signs were taken down by City of Folsom Staff, you might be able to get them back from the Corporation Yard. You might also want to make sure that all of your supporters with access to the signs are aware of the rules and regulations related to political signs. One other reminder, if I remember correctly, you have 48 hours after election day to get them removed.

Kerri Howell

Quick question - is city property considered private or public property? One place I question is the old firehouse on the corner of Blue Ravine and Prairie City Road - also the fence on Folsom-Auburn Rd that is near the Chinese diggings behind Larkspur Landing Hotel

just curious

thanks

[MSgt]

Quick question - is city property considered private or public property? One place I question is the old firehouse on the corner of Blue Ravine and Prairie City Road - also the fence on Folsom-Auburn Rd that is near the Chinese diggings behind Larkspur Landing Hotel

just curious

thanks

Read my mind... I was wondering the same thing...

[ducky]

Quick question - is city property considered private or public property? One place I question is the old firehouse on the corner of Blue Ravine and Prairie City Road - also the fence on Folsom-Auburn Rd that is near the Chinese diggings behind Larkspur Landing Hotel

just curious

thanks

I may be mistaken, but I believe the property behind Larkspur Landing off Folsom Blvd. is private property.

I also believe the fire station property on Blue Ravine and Prairie City may have been sold by the city, which would make it private property. I'm guessing it sold at about the time the landscaping stopped being taken care of regularly.

[tessieca]

Award goes to Ducky! Both are private property. The city sold the firehouse property at a cost that doesn't make it overly developable at this time. Since the station is plagued with mold the building will need to come down. The land on which the Chinese diggings lie is private property that landowner wants to develop into another hotel. The city has considered purchasing it and preserving the historical site but has not yet done so.

[ducky]

Award goes to Ducky! Both are private property. The city sold the firehouse property at a cost that doesn't make it overly developable at this time. Since the station is plagued with mold the building will need to come down. The land on which the Chinese diggings lie is private property that landowner wants to develop into another hotel. The city has considered purchasing it and preserving the historical site but has not yet done so.

Wow, let me savor this for a moment. Someone actually read one of my posts AND agreed with me.

Okay. Moment over.

I've seen some campaign signs along Folsom Boulevard on the Lake Natoma side by the bike/ped path that are probably illegally placed since I think that's state property. I'm thinking some enthusiastic school board candidate supporters probably didn't know that, though.

[marilynmaggio]

You can get a copy of the City's sign ordinance from the Clerk's office. To summarize, political signs are permitted only on privately owned property, and not placed so as to create sight distance issues for drivers. It is only common courtesy to obtain permission from the property owner. So, if there were signs placed at Rainbow Bridge, it is a good bet that they were on public property. If the signs were taken down by City of Folsom Staff, you might be able to get them back from the Corporation Yard. You might also want to make sure that all of your supporters with access to the signs are aware of the rules and regulations related to political signs. One other reminder, if I remember correctly, you have 48 hours after election day to get them removed.

Kerri Howell

Thank you Kerri. I appreciate your response and the helpful information you've provided regarding the posting of signs, I will definitley pass this information on to my campaign supporters.

Marilyn Maggio
www.votemarilynmaggio.com

[Dave Burrell]

I may be mistaken, but I believe the property behind Larkspur Landing off Folsom Blvd. is private property.

I also believe the fire station property on Blue Ravine and Prairie City may have been sold by the city, which would make it private property. I'm guessing it sold at about the time the landscaping stopped being taken care of regularly.

thanks ducky!

[Kerri Howell]

Ducky, I actually do agree with you on a few things! You are correct, the old fire station was sold. With regard to the property behind Larkspur Landing, it is privately owned by a group that wants to build a hotel (cause we need another hotel??????). That project is on semi-permanent hold, and has been for a few years. The site is adjacent to the Chinese Diggins, one of the best examples of that type of mining in the country. I am not sure where the signs are, but I am guessing the candidates would not have any idea how to contact the owners to get permission to put signs there.

When I refer to private property, I mean property NOT owned by a public agency. Candidates and supporters, please place your signs on PRIVATE property, after obtaining permission. We have one more Council meeting before election day, and you can be assured I will bring this subject up again. Candidate signs on public property DRIVES ME CRAZY!

[tessieca]

In the candidate's booklet received by every single candidate there is a section giving lots of the rules and regulations for placement of signs. There is no excuse for putting up signs on city property, L&L's, etc. You shouldn't be waiting for a city council person to get on a local chat board and tell you what the law says!

I have seen many signs being picked up by the local jurisdictions in Folsom and in Rancho Cordova, and I've also seen property owners who have to go out and remove signs that are placed without permission. Candidates aren't even trying this year, and it's annoying since that puts the compliant ones at a disadvantage while others break the law.