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By REBECCA NEIPP,
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
City council, critics at a standstill?
Judge throws out claim against Benz
A suit seeking some $300 from Benz Sanitation was dismissed from small claims court, with the litigant directed to take
his claim to Superior Court, after an appearance last Friday before Judge Cory Woodward.
For several months resident Jim Rachels has been challenging the city on the legality of its mandatory trash and
recycling collection program.
Councilmen have addressed his claim individually, and both City Manager Harvey Rose and City Attorney Keith Lemieux
have publicly answered that the ordinance — though perhaps awkwardly worded — is perfectly legal.
his claim to Superior Court, after an appearance last Friday before Judge Cory Woodward.
For several months resident Jim Rachels has been challenging the city on the legality of its mandatory trash and
recycling collection program.
Councilmen have addressed his claim individually, and both City Manager Harvey Rose and City Attorney Keith Lemieux
have publicly answered that the ordinance — though perhaps awkwardly worded — is perfectly legal.
Fuller to run for state Senate seat
BAKERSFIELD – California State Assemblymember Jean Fuller announced that
she will seek the office of state Senate in 2010. Fuller will be vying for the 18th
Senate District.
“It has been my honor and privilege to serve the constituents of the 32nd Assembly
District since 2007,” said Fuller. “I look forward to continuing my service to the public
as the state Senator serving the 18th Senate District.”
“Over the last several years, the state of California has faced numerous budget
deficits and stalled economic growth. This has all been exacerbated by Sacramento’
s overall lack of action. As state senator, I will continue to fight for the water rights of
those in the Central Valley, promote cutting duplicative programs, streamlining the
bureaucratic process and removing unnecessary and onerous environmental
regulations. Doing all of these things sends the message to constituents that, more
than anything else, Sacramento has a desire to facilitate both economic and job
growth in our state.”
Fuller currently serves as the vice chair of the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife
Committee and is a member of the State Allocation Board, the Assembly Agriculture
Committee, the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee and the Assembly
Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance.
she will seek the office of state Senate in 2010. Fuller will be vying for the 18th
Senate District.
“It has been my honor and privilege to serve the constituents of the 32nd Assembly
District since 2007,” said Fuller. “I look forward to continuing my service to the public
as the state Senator serving the 18th Senate District.”
“Over the last several years, the state of California has faced numerous budget
deficits and stalled economic growth. This has all been exacerbated by Sacramento’
s overall lack of action. As state senator, I will continue to fight for the water rights of
those in the Central Valley, promote cutting duplicative programs, streamlining the
bureaucratic process and removing unnecessary and onerous environmental
regulations. Doing all of these things sends the message to constituents that, more
than anything else, Sacramento has a desire to facilitate both economic and job
growth in our state.”
Fuller currently serves as the vice chair of the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife
Committee and is a member of the State Allocation Board, the Assembly Agriculture
Committee, the Assembly Utilities and Commerce Committee and the Assembly
Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance.
By REBECCA NEIPP
News Review Staff Writer
News Review Staff Writer
City Council calls for citizen input for voluntary program; Don’t Tread on Me focuses on passing initiative
Tension over the city’s mandatory trash and recycling program continues, with last week’s meeting ending in a shouting
match between members of the Ridgecrest City Council and the Don’t Tread on Me Citizens for Freedom, a group of
residents who have been opposed to the program since the city first began considering it more than a year ago.
Though the controversial issue did not appear on last week’s council agenda, Mayor Steven Morgan invited residents of
the citizens’ group to reveal their plan for voluntary recycling and participate in a discussion with city staff and council
members (scheduled for today; see related article).
match between members of the Ridgecrest City Council and the Don’t Tread on Me Citizens for Freedom, a group of
residents who have been opposed to the program since the city first began considering it more than a year ago.
Though the controversial issue did not appear on last week’s council agenda, Mayor Steven Morgan invited residents of
the citizens’ group to reveal their plan for voluntary recycling and participate in a discussion with city staff and council
members (scheduled for today; see related article).
Judge directs Ridgecrest resident to take his case to Superior Court
Outlook Conference-Biz Expo is Thursday
Highlighting local information and success stories, the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce and IWV 2000 will co-
sponsor the 23rd Economic Outlook Conference this Thursday. The half-day event will include information on new and
planned economic developments in our community and will include about 25 exhibits from local businesses. Presenters
include Dr. Douglas Roberts, Heather Stone Medical Clinic; Mark Backes, Inyokern Airport Board of Directors; Clint
Freeman, Coldwell Banker Best Realty – “Local Real Estate Trends and the Rental Market” and Mike Mower, Ridgecrest
contractor and developer. More are Russ Mathewson, Inyokern Chamber of Commerce; representatives from the city of
Ridgecrest; Michael Gleason, Capt., USN Ret., director of the China Lake Alliance; Capt. Mark Storch, acting commander,
and Executive Director Scott O’Neil of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division at China Lake; Bill Farris,
entrepreneur and Sierra Sands School Board member as master of ceremonies. The business expo gets under way at
Kerr McGee Center with a continental breakfast at 7 a.m. The program begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at noon.
sponsor the 23rd Economic Outlook Conference this Thursday. The half-day event will include information on new and
planned economic developments in our community and will include about 25 exhibits from local businesses. Presenters
include Dr. Douglas Roberts, Heather Stone Medical Clinic; Mark Backes, Inyokern Airport Board of Directors; Clint
Freeman, Coldwell Banker Best Realty – “Local Real Estate Trends and the Rental Market” and Mike Mower, Ridgecrest
contractor and developer. More are Russ Mathewson, Inyokern Chamber of Commerce; representatives from the city of
Ridgecrest; Michael Gleason, Capt., USN Ret., director of the China Lake Alliance; Capt. Mark Storch, acting commander,
and Executive Director Scott O’Neil of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division at China Lake; Bill Farris,
entrepreneur and Sierra Sands School Board member as master of ceremonies. The business expo gets under way at
Kerr McGee Center with a continental breakfast at 7 a.m. The program begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at noon.
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