Sorry I misunderstood - the title of the article on the front page of the Forum states that Mayor King is stepping down, then it goes onto say that he is not seeking re-election. I took this to mean that since he isn't seeking re-election he must step down as mayor!
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Eric King Not Seeking Re-election
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, Aug 02 2008 10:35 PM
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Posted 03 August 2008 - 04:50 PM
too much going on for the developers to allow a citizens new council member. I look for Gordon to be back as a Miklos clone and Jeff will have to stay for the south of 50 zoning cause every house that gets in the plan is another air conditioner.
I would like to see Robert run as a mad as hell reform candidate. have his signs printed on plain cardboard rather then three colors with a note on the bottom, "no developer dollars paid for this sign"
I would like to see Robert run as a mad as hell reform candidate. have his signs printed on plain cardboard rather then three colors with a note on the bottom, "no developer dollars paid for this sign"
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QUOTE(camay2327 @ Aug 3 2008, 12:25 PM) 
Jim Karnis, I think you are still on this forum. You ran before, will you be running this time?
Camay,
I am still on this forum. I check out the site from time to time. I don't intend to run for the City Council. My experience in 2004 was enough for me. Government is too slow to get things done. I like Eric and I think part of his decision might have been the fact that sales at the auto mall are down 50%. next years budget is going to be very difficult. I think Michael Gordon will win the seat. This will be his third try and he barely lost to Kerri last time.
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Posted 03 August 2008 - 07:40 PM
QUOTE(fivestar @ Aug 3 2008, 08:15 PM)
Camay,
I am still on this forum. I check out the site from time to time. I don't intend to run for the City Council. My experience in 2004 was enough for me. Government is too slow to get things done. I like Eric and I think part of his decision might have been the fact that sales at the auto mall are down 50%. next years budget is going to be very difficult. I think Michael Gordon will win the seat. This will be his third try and he barely lost to Kerri last time.
Jim Karnis
I am still on this forum. I check out the site from time to time. I don't intend to run for the City Council. My experience in 2004 was enough for me. Government is too slow to get things done. I like Eric and I think part of his decision might have been the fact that sales at the auto mall are down 50%. next years budget is going to be very difficult. I think Michael Gordon will win the seat. This will be his third try and he barely lost to Kerri last time.
Jim Karnis
Too bad the city didn't cut spending 4 years ago when people where suggesting it!
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Posted 03 August 2008 - 07:48 PM
QUOTE(Robert Giacometti @ Aug 3 2008, 08:40 PM)
Too bad the city didn't cut spending 4 years ago when people where suggesting it!
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The city really has to watch their spending, including the new JOY train they want to run through town on the old tracks...
I am sure this will rattle some cages of the railroad buffs, but....
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Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount "up to and including their life".
That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
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Posted 03 August 2008 - 07:50 PM
Robert, I think you should consider making another run at it. I don't always agree with you, but you are a straight shooter, and I know you love this community.
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Posted 03 August 2008 - 08:06 PM
QUOTE(stevethedad @ Aug 3 2008, 08:50 PM)
Robert, I think you should consider making another run at it. I don't always agree with you, but you are a straight shooter, and I know you love this community.
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Steve, I agree 100%...
A VETERAN
Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount "up to and including their life".
That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
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Posted 03 August 2008 - 08:09 PM
Endorse Johnny Cash Crossing and get the Rainbow Bridge cleaned up; then you have my vote!
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Posted 03 August 2008 - 08:52 PM
QUOTE(camay2327 @ Aug 3 2008, 09:06 PM)
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Steve, I agree 100%...
Steve, I agree 100%...
Cal, I could also support someone like you. Have you considered running?
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Posted 03 August 2008 - 09:13 PM
I wish I could run, but I figure until I'm retired and my son is in college, I don't have the time required. Maybe in 15 years people will see Bill Z for City Council signs around town.
I would rather be Backpacking
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Posted 03 August 2008 - 09:47 PM
QUOTE(camay2327 @ Aug 3 2008, 09:06 PM)
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Steve, I agree 100%...
Steve, I agree 100%...
Old Soldier, Steve & Camay thanks for the encouragement and kind words.
I had plan to make some calls this week and talk to some people.
Steve, we are similiar in that we both ask questions when its maybe its NOT the best thing politically at that time.
John, sorry but I wouldn't try to change the name on the bridge, nor would I try to stop peoples efforts to change the name. I've offered advice on how to do this, but nobody has started the petition.
I will promise everyone, if I run and get elected anytime anyone wants a copy of an RFP, I will make sure you get it!
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Posted 03 August 2008 - 10:02 PM
QUOTE(stevethedad @ Aug 3 2008, 09:52 PM)
Cal, I could also support someone like you. Have you considered running?
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Steve, thanks, but no.. I have been on a lot of committees in the past but being on the city council would be to much for me at the present time with what I have going on.
The city council is not the only thing a person has to worry about. There are a lot of additional city and county things you need to get involved in and I just could not do it right now.
A VETERAN
Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America" for an amount "up to and including their life".
That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
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Posted 03 August 2008 - 10:41 PM
I plan on doing another Q&A with people running, so look for the thread soon so you can submit q's to candidates.
A side note...
I think we're losing a lot with Mayor King stepping down. I think he's one of the "good guys" on city council and he's done a great job. I let in to him over the Johnny Cash thing but I still respect him as a person. My hat's off to Eric (and his family for putting up with it); he served this city well. I can only hope whoever replaces him is just as worthy.
A side note...
I think we're losing a lot with Mayor King stepping down. I think he's one of the "good guys" on city council and he's done a great job. I let in to him over the Johnny Cash thing but I still respect him as a person. My hat's off to Eric (and his family for putting up with it); he served this city well. I can only hope whoever replaces him is just as worthy.
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Posted 04 August 2008 - 07:50 AM
I think there are a number of MyFolsomites who would make excellent council members.
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Posted 04 August 2008 - 07:59 AM
QUOTE(c_vanderveen @ Aug 4 2008, 08:50 AM)
I think there are a number of MyFolsomites who would make excellent council members.
Didn't you consider running at one time? What about now?
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