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[bordercolliefan]

City Council members (I've been told you read this board):

Something is wrong where the recall-organizers are getting signatures from 9 out of 10 people they approach, and most people say they have never heard of this issue.

Is there anything that can be done to educate the public about:

1. The CC's decision process leading to the conclusion that Lion's Park is the best place for the library;

2. The support expressed by the Farley family; and

3. The cost to the city of this recall election.

It sometimes frustrates me that press coverage of Folsom issues seems very inadequate -- we have no daily newspaper of our own, and the Bee's coverage is spotty at best. Are you able to use your stature and connections to get the true, balanced facts out there in the press? Is there anything else you can do to educate citizens so we can get our library and not waste money on a recall?

[FolsomFats]

A few questions for Grandpa Babe

How many registered voters are in Folsom ?

What percent of the registered voters are necessary for the recall ?

GOOD LUCK :coolman:

[grandpa babe]

A few questions for Grandpa Babe I am not sure who to respond to Folsom Fats or coolman so I will do my usual thing and reply to "all the ships at sea."

How many registered voters are in Folsom ? There are 58,000 and some change.

What percent of the registered voters are necessary for the recall ? What is necessary is 5800 and some change . We have set a target for 8000 signatures because we are not sure how many of our voters might have the same problems as Dade County, Florida

I am sorry it has taken awhile to get back to you, but I along with many of my Lions colleagues were supporting the community this morning through a pancake breakfast. Perhaps we even fed you.

GOOD LUCK [SIZE=7][COLOR=blue][COLOR=blue]

[waterbaby149]

If you have not signed the recall petition or the petition to put the library issue on the November ballot as yet, and you would like to, and you are a Folsom resident - petitions will be available for signature on April 24, 2004, at both Raley's in Folsom from 9 to 3:00 and Albertsons. We welcome your support


The Recall Committee - Build the Library But NOT in Folsom City Lions Park

Thank you for your support!

[grandpa babe]

To: The city workers that serve at the pleasure of the city council (cc) and paid from the taxes of the city residents and its patrons (not necessarily residents).

The recall and petition committee members just finished our weekly meeting. Again, we are pleased with the success of the past week and at the same time very disappointed with the community costs (divisiveness). Tonight we were advised of one of the more disgusting episodes in our efforts to be heard.

There is a "relatively new" coffee shop across the street from city hall (south side of Natoma) and to the east of the 76 station known as Marguerite's Bakery-Cafe'. As I understand it, the shop is owned and operated by a young couple that is simply trying to care for their family by investing their life savings into a service that they believe would be beneficial both to the community and themselves.

Unfortunately, the couple also believed in saving the Marshall Farley Memorial Ball Field and was willing to hand out "flyers" to save the park. As a result the couple (owners) were approached and intimidated by one or more of the "senior city employees." The city employees' message---"if you want to succeed with this business, you should destroy the Marshall Farley Memorial Ball Field flyers"!!!

How utterly disgusting; is this the community that we have worked so hard to build?? I never thought that I lived a sheltered life, but perhaps I have. I am lost for words as to how to describe my disgust!!!

To my Lions, Veterans, Masonic, Shriners bretheran, and all of you in the city and Hospital that know me--I request of you one small favor. Over the next couple of days, go and visit Marguerite's Bakery-Cafe'--tell them you are there to support their right of opinion no matter what your personal position is on the city park. Let them know that you support their right to voice their opinion even if you do not agree with them.

I have never been to the shop and I have no idea whether they present a good coffee and pastry or not. But it does not matter, they should not be intimidated by the very people they support with their taxes.

I hope the city council will put a stop to this madness before it divides the community to a point that it cannot be put back together.

[ducky]

I have just visited Marguerite's for my morning coffee and a scone and to let them know that I will support their business. Apparently, city staff is so afraid to find out what residents really think they have had to resort to bullying and intimidating. Is Folsom still in America???

[grandpa babe]

John

This site has now received over 10,000 viewings. In terms of the history of this website, are there other sites that have received more viewings? Is it any wonder that our signature collection is going so well! Please let me know if you have had other sites with more interest.

[john]

In terms of views it is by far the biggest thread. The Gay Marriage discussion was a distant second with around 6000 views (but 16 pages long compared to 12 on this one). Needless to say, this qualifes as a "hot topic".

[waterbaby149]

To all of you who would like to sign the petition to recall the cc or to put the library location on the ballot for November - the petitions will be available for signature at Raley's on East Bidwell and Albertsons on East Bidwell and Blue Ravine on Saturday, April 24, from 9:00 to 3:00

We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for your support

[grandpa babe]

John

Well it just proves the old saying that "sex sells". In terms of the 16 pages vs our 12 pages, it is a matter of some people can still talk and write about sex even if they can do nothing more. If it is important, even "Grandpa Babe" can still write about sex and I will be glad to add the additional four pages.

[waterbaby149]

Thank you to all of you who signed the Petitions at Raley's this last weekend.

To those we missed -

We will be having a picnic at the Folsom City Lion's Park this Saturday, May 1, 2004, from 11:00 to 2:00

If you have not signed, and would like to, please join us.

If you would like more information, please stop by -

[waterbaby149]

thank you Folsom Telegraph for your front page article - and thank you to all who were at the Park on Saturday
There is still a lot to do - if you would like more information or you haven't signed the petitions yet please call 985-7911
or come by the Folsom VFW on Forrest
Thank you for your support

[Candy Apple]

The reporter who wrote the article said he did not see the petitions so did not know how many signatures had been obtained. HE WROTE WHAT HE WAS TOLD!!!!!

Statements need to be confirmed by facts. That article was not good journalism, so don't believe everything you read!!!

[Riverwalker]

QUOTE (Candy Apple @ May 6 2004, 11:39 AM)

Statements need to be confirmed by facts. That article was not good journalism, so don't believe everything you read!!!

Crabapple-
What is your point related to this topic ?

[waterbaby149]

FYI
CANDY ....
WE HAVE HAD TO PUT THE PETITIONS INTO A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX DUE TO SOME ..... INSTANCES

SO YOU GO AHEAD AND TAKE THE GAMBLE ...... THIS IS DAVID VS. GOLIETH

SO START PLANNING ON PUTTING YOUR LIBRARY BUILDING SOMEPLACE ELSE!!