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[camay2327]

Really? You took vacation from your job with the city all week long just so you could respond timely to posts in this thread and slander Kerri without misappropriating city assets and payroll? Wow, that's either serious dedication, or just another lie.

Is it getting hot, or what...

[Robert Giacometti]

You're right you can be both, but it's not nice to lie to people, it appears you have a bad habit of doing that, such as the way you've been feeding Robert made up or exaggerated information to help with your vendetta. You're also right that we do really need to go after these people who are ripping tax payers off and wasting our money and that needs to include going after city (and state) workers (slackers) who are playing around online executing a planned personal vendetta on a blog using city assets (computer equipment and network resources) and city payroll time (while on the clock). Firing those people wasting valuable resources is the right thing to do, right? Or does that not work for you in your current situation? No biggie, I hear retirement is around the corner.

Dude, how many wrong accusations do you get to make in one week, before you stop making them?

How many times did you claim JRudi was me? How many times have you apologized for being wrong?

Now you are making all kinds of claims against somebody without an ounce of evidence or proof of any kind! Share with us how your bright mind was able to figure all this out by yourself, deciding who you think this person is without knowing them? That is an AMAZING accomplishment, figuring out who the messengaer is without knowing them or is somebody whispering in your ear?

Is this skill (Determining things without knowing them) transferable? If so can you could share with us the winning Lotto Numbers for Saturday?

Tell me O wise one, what is more important, Uncovering the messenger or understanding the facts of their message?

I'm trying to help you here dude, but you keep getting sucked into personalities debate. I've been trying to paint you a picture so you can see who on the council has been doing what, to help you understand. This picture is one of those paint by numbers and I'm running out of numbers for you!

Either you can support those who are misleading you, selling land to their developer buddies for one third of the value, letting their developer buddies off the hook by not making them pay the full costs of the planning for S50 or not.

Are you going to stand up for the good side or stay in the shadows with the dark side?

[camay2327]

Robert, at least we know who you are. Why does JRudi have to hid his/her identification?

People know who I am. I don't need to hide.

Come on... Fess up... His/her name, does she/he work for the city... ???

[Robert Giacometti]

We've been wondering the same about the accusations, how many do you get to make for years on end before you're tired of it more then the people have tired of hearing it? Thanks for confirming I was right that Jrudi does indeed work for the city and has been feeding you information. You sir are the one who has been sucked into a personalities debate, it's Jrudi vs Kerri. She must have really pissed him off at some point during his career working for the city, did she reprimand him for using city assets for personal business by any chance? I don't plan on supporting those who are misleading us and that includes most importantly not voting for Miklos, Starsky or Morin who are equally to blame for all these deals you are solely bitching at Kerri about. For the record, Ernie Sheldon is the only one so far who has secured any of my 3 votes. It was too easy to figure out Jrudi worked for the city just based upon the information he was divulging and the lie he gave that he had learned it all from friends working for the city. Come on, nobody is that gullible and besides, we all know Miklos and the rest are equally to blame as evidenced by their voting records. We're not as stupid and naive as you paint us all to be, and we know that more then one person runs the city council, we're waiting for you and Jrudi to figure that out too.

You might want to check your facts, Ernie Sheldon isn't up for relection and I'm not voting for any of the incumbants either.

Do you know Jrudi personally? If not how in the world were you able to figure who they are without knowing them? Cmon, admit somebody is whispering in your ear? Tell us who...who is spreading innuendos behind the scenes?

Maybe you could at least acknowledge Jrudi isn't me like you claim. Now you owe me 2 apologies....don't worry I don't hold grudges.

I'll try logic one more time with you, if you like Ernie Sheldon so much, why not call him and get his opinion about all this? Why not lsiten to the one you believe in, instead of the one you are opposed to?

I believe you are a good person trying to sort out what is right and do what is right. I sense you are on the right sides of the issues, but allow yourself to get suckered into the personality debate, making you wrong.

When you are ready for the beer let me know!

[Robert Giacometti]

This will be the SECOND time to post this to everyone. Obviously it is not as interesting as bashing people posting their opinions and current council members....but, I think a validate Folsomite question. I understand everyone has a stand on the issues of Howell vs. Jrudi, Miklos/Starsky and etc. I appreciate the debate. But, I would really like to hear about OTHER candidates and what people know and how THEY could contribute to our fine city. So, let me ask the question again: If you don't want to vote for an incumbent, who would you vote for? Why?

No one knows for sure what a candidate will do if they get elected, but we do know for sure what the incumbants have done.

I've met with Mike K and will support him and like what Mr Woodward had to say about S50. I will take the time to meet with everyone privately and ask them the questions I feel are most important, then make my final choices based upon that. I won't agree with everything each candidates expresses, but for me the S50 issue is the biggest threat to our quality of life and financial stability of our community, that we can NOT allow the 3 incumbants who have been making these deals with their developer buddys, approve the deals S50.

[JRudi]

Come on, nobody is that gullible and besides, we all know Miklos and the rest are equally to blame as evidenced by their voting records. We're not as stupid and naive as you paint us all to be, and we know that more then one person runs the city council, we're waiting for you and Jrudi to figure that out too.

Dude: Equally to blame? Not even close. Compare voting recores of the other council members against Ms. Howell's.

Did anyone on the current City Council, besides Ms. Howell, oppose construction of the Aquatics Center? NO!

Did anyone on the City Council, besides Ms. Howell, oppose acquisition of the Sports Complex? No!

Did anyone on the City Council, besides Ms. Howell, oppose strengthening of the adult business ordinance? No!

This is just the tip of the iceberg. There are far more examples.

For some reason, you and the other members of Ms. Howell's group of loyalists that frequently post on this forum continue ignoring the obvious. Her voting record has been horrendous. And, no matter how you try to spin it, this can not be refuted! And, by the way, your strategy of attacking the messenger to divert attention away from the real issue (i.e. whether Ms. Howell should remain on the city council to continue making decisions affecting Folsom families) won't work.

Also, why doesn't she personally post anything in an attempt to defend her record instead of having her gang of thugs do it for her? I'm sure that the "everyday" people who occasionally read this forum would appreciate hearing from her.

[ducky]

No one knows for sure what a candidate will do if they get elected, but we do know for sure what the incumbants have done.

I've met with Mike K and will support him and like what Mr Woodward had to say about S50. I will take the time to meet with everyone privately and ask them the questions I feel are most important, then make my final choices based upon that. I won't agree with everything each candidates expresses, but for me the S50 issue is the biggest threat to our quality of life and financial stability of our community, that we can NOT allow the 3 incumbants who have been making these deals with their developer buddys, approve the deals S50.

Robert, would it give you any pause to vote for someone that is endorsed by the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange? If not, why?

Here is part of their "about" section from the SRBE Web site.


"Who we are:
Founded in 1901 and serving 3,084 member companies, the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange is the development industry’s oldest and largest association in the region. The Exchange's members include area contractors and subcontractors, suppliers and industry support organizations. SacRegionBX serves the industrial & commercial construction industry by providing education programs, safety programs, bidding information, political advocacy, networking opportunities, and other related information and events for the construction industry."

Here are some other questions I have about the other candidates:

Jaya Badiga has "Attorney" listed as occupation, but that name doesn't turn up any hits under the California State Bar Association site. Never mind. Apparently, Jaya is a shortened name. Admitted to the State Bar June 2009. Anybody know this candidate that can shed some light? All I could find is a News & Review article about Highway 50 carpool lanes.

Don't know anything about Alex Munoz or what kind of business he owns. Anybody have any deeper info? How long he's lived in Folsom, etc?

[kryptodog]

Okay, I feel silly here. Was just on another thread. I saw Miklos running for school board?! I thought he was City Council?

[ducky]

Okay, I feel silly here. Was just on another thread. I saw Miklos running for school board?! I thought he was City Council?

Bill Mikos is running for the school board. Steve Miklos is city council. I believe somewhere on the other thread it was stated there is a family relation, brother or something like that.

[JRudi]

Robert, would it give you any pause to vote for someone that is endorsed by the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange? If not, why?

Here is part of their "about" section from the SRBE Web site.


"Who we are:
Founded in 1901 and serving 3,084 member companies, the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange is the development industry’s oldest and largest association in the region. The Exchange's members include area contractors and subcontractors, suppliers and industry support organizations. SacRegionBX serves the industrial & commercial construction industry by providing education programs, safety programs, bidding information, political advocacy, networking opportunities, and other related information and events for the construction industry."

Hey Dude: The Builders Exchange is comprised of contractors, mostly blue-collar types, while the Building Industry Association (BIA) is comprised of developers. The major distinction between the two is that the BIA is notorious for throwing big money at local politicians who have a track record of being developer friendly. I believe Ms. Howell has received strong financial support from the BIA in past elections (either directly or indirectly through their Political Action Comittee or PAC). To my knowledge, Mr. Kozlowski does not anticipate receiving any financial support from the BIA in this election.

Just the facts...

[ducky]

Hey Dude: The Builders Exchange is comprised of contractors, mostly blue-collar types, while the Building Industry Association (BIA) is comprised of developers. The major distinction between the two is that the BIA is notorious for throwing big money at local politicians who have a track record of being developer friendly. I believe Ms. Howell has received strong financial support from the BIA in past elections (either directly or indirectly through their Political Action Comittee or PAC). To my knowledge, Mr. Kozlowski does not anticipate receiving any financial support from the BIA in this election.

Just the facts...

First of all, JRude, I'm not a dude, The Dude, or any kind of guy.

Second of all, I have nothing to say to you. I get it. You hate Kerri. You think she is the devil. You don't like her voting record because they don't match your family values. You completely leave out that she voted against smoking lounges (hookah bars) in Folsom, but, hey, whatever is more convenient, huh? If you aren't part of the council or speaking for a council member (which, by the way, I have never thought you were connected to Miklos, Starsky, or Morin), and if you aren't a city employee, why do you pass along how to get to the bottom of the land deal instead of just doing it yourself? If you've got facts, I and others would really like to know if something illegal or untoward happened. Otherwise, if you're not lying, don't ask other people to do your dirty work.

As for the BIA and SRBA, it's really hard to tell the difference. They both seem to have the same goals... helping the building industry.

This is from the SRBA site:

"The following is a list of endorsements that the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange has made so far for the 2010 election cycle. These candidates are chosen due to their commitment to helping the building industry. They have demonstrated a number of things, including: supporting reductions to building costs, encouraging career technical programs, supporting non-mandatory green building programs, streamlining the building permit process, or helping improve the overall economy.

City Council:

Folsom Mike Kozlowski"

Also:

"The Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange represents and is comprised of contractors and subcontractors, suppliers and industry support organizations."

Mr. Kozlowski hasn't put this endorsement on his Web site yet.

Robert, It is really important to me to find a candidate I feel comfortable will strike a better balance on our council and will listen to residents. After all your derogatory comments about candidates taking money from the building industry and developers to buy big signs, why the free pass?

JRude, in case you missed it in the second paragraph any question I posed was rhetorical. I really don't need a reply from you.

[JRudi]

First of all, JRude, I'm not a dude, The Dude, or any kind of guy.

Second of all, I have nothing to say to you. I get it. You hate Kerri. You think she is the devil. You don't like her voting record because they don't match your family values. You completely leave out that she voted against smoking lounges (hookah bars) in Folsom, but, hey, whatever is more convenient, huh? If you aren't part of the council or speaking for a council member (which, by the way, I have never thought you were connected to Miklos, Starsky, or Morin), and if you aren't a city employee, why do you pass along how to get to the bottom of the land deal instead of just doing it yourself? If you've got facts, I and others would really like to know if something illegal or untoward happened. Otherwise, if you're not lying, don't ask other people to do your dirty work.

As for the BIA and SRBA, it's really hard to tell the difference. They both seem to have the same goals... helping the building industry.

This is from the SRBA site:

"The following is a list of endorsements that the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange has made so far for the 2010 election cycle. These candidates are chosen due to their commitment to helping the building industry. They have demonstrated a number of things, including: supporting reductions to building costs, encouraging career technical programs, supporting non-mandatory green building programs, streamlining the building permit process, or helping improve the overall economy.

City Council:

Folsom Mike Kozlowski"

Also:

"The Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange represents and is comprised of contractors and subcontractors, suppliers and industry support organizations."

Mr. Kozlowski hasn't put this endorsement on his Web site yet.

Robert, It is really important to me to find a candidate I feel comfortable will strike a better balance on our council and will listen to residents. After all your derogatory comments about candidates taking money from the building industry and developers to buy big signs, why the free pass?

JRude, in case you missed it in the second paragraph any question I posed was rhetorical. I really don't need a reply from you.

To the Readers of this Forum:

First: The BIA is generally regarded as THE political arm for developers in the area. To imply that the Builders Exchange is comparable in its association with big money developers is inaccurate. One can easily arrive at this conclusion by looking at the make-up of their Boards of Directors. The BIA Board make-up includes many home builders and land developers, while the Builders Exchange Board is comprised almost exclusively of contractors (with a few exceptions - one architect and one attorney to mention two).

Second: I have not asked anyone on this forum to take on any cause for me. Rather, my goal, as I have stated previously, is to provide a different (more accurate) perspective on the issues involving the City of Folsom and its council members from what has been generally presented on this Forum in the past. I fully recognize that it is up to the readers to decide what they eventually do with this information. I am hopeful from this that they will make better informed decisions when the enter the voting booths this November and vote for three members of the city council.

[oldschoolskater]

Hello everyone,
My name is Lindsey Woodward and I am a candidate for the Folsom City Council. There are seven people that qualified: (From the Folsom website):

- Jaya Badiga, Attorney
- Kerri Howell, Incumbent
- Michael Kozlowski, Architect
- Steve Miklos, Incumbent
- Andy Morin, Incumbent
- Alex Munoz, Businessman/Father
- And myself, Lindsey Woodward, Father

A lot to choose from, I just wanted to make myself available on myfolsom.com in order to get the opinions and be able to answer questions you may have, which I am sure that you do. I look forward getting to know you and what you think about everything going on in Folsom.

A couple of the issues and my quick thoughts:

Development South of 50:
I believe this needs to be postponed and that our energy spent on the continued and current deveopment in Folsom, there are a lot of empty buildings and stores that, in my opinion, need to be filled before we look into further expansion.

Increase in City of Folsom service (water, sewer, trash) bill:
I do not support the recent increase and a future increase in charges. I do not believe that I myself nor the people of Folsom should be have their rates increased, when we are receiving the same quality services.

Bike trail and development:
I think it is a great thing and love the bike trails in Folsom. I think continued development and a focus on safety is very important. As a runner, the trail provides a safe place to run rather than on the sidewalks; however it can be confusing sometimes as to where one trail ends and the other begins.

Walmart application for expansion:
I believe Walmart should be able to make improvements to their current location and their wishes to become a 24 hour location; however, I am against Walmarts expansion into a grociery store. I beleive this could have a negative impact on the local stores and the current grociery stores currently in operation, taking away business and possibly jobs.

City Budget:
This is a very important issue, I believe we must look at this and see where the money is going and make sure that it is justified. I have seen the current budget from online, http://www.folsom.ca...bID=12958#page= (FY 2010 - 2011 preliminary); however, I have a lot more research to do in this area.

A little about me:
I know there are a lot more issues and detail than what I have presented here. I look forward to hearing your opinions and am excited for this electioin year, as it is my first time running for any elected position. I am running for city council to become more involved with the community, wish to represent the people of Folsom and listen to their opinions and what matters to them and because I believe we need some change in council as all incumbents are currenly running for reelection. Thanks for your time, best of luck to all candidates running!

I like your stance on Expansion South of 50, which I'm definitely against. p.s. Please set up a Facebook / Twitter account to get the word out.

p.s. What is your stance on the following:

-Prop 19
-Section 8 Housing

[giacomo]

Koz and Woodard and other non incumbents running for City Council: when can we expect to see some of your campaign signs around Folsom. All I've seen is Howell, Miklos and a few of Morins. It's almost October. We all agree we want new faces on the council, but name recognition is so vital to the success of your campaign.