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4th Ward

Sell it Shorett

In the video below Mr. Shorett tells residents how he intends to, “sell it to you.” If he were put in a position to do something in the best interest of the city at the sacrifice of our ward, Mr. Shorett said, “I would have to do a job on them.” Fire Protection and emergency medical calls from the West to the farthest East ends of our city are a critical need of 4th ward taxpayers.  Apparently, Mr. Shorett didn’t “deem” this to be a real concern of yours.  Not only did he sit silent, he voted to cut front line fire staffing positions.

 

Our city’s firefighter union is the single largest philanthropic organization donating on average over $50,000 per year back to San Bernardino to improve quality of life for children and residents. Mr. Shorett’s attempt to vilify their character is simply a campaign tactic designed to mislead and confuse voters for his own self-preservation.  He should consider his own words and actions before he suggests ill of our firemen and women. 

Mr. Shorett likes to say capital follows certainty.  His divisive, “good ol’ boy politics, leads exactly to uncertainty.  As demonstrated by his behavior when he left the council Dias in the middle of the Council Meeting on 10/19/2009, in protest.

I can't think of any better example of what not to do to.  But don’t take my word for it.  Watch the video.

 

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PUBLIC NOTICE

More Low-income Housing Coming
To Arden-Guthrie and Date Street.

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Some city officials believe that crime will increase in your neighborhood if the San Bernardino City Council approves a taxpayer-funded Arden/Guthrie rehabilitation plan for 100 four-plex units. Many are now empty and could be demolished at the property owner's expense.  These units, once rehabilitated, must then be occupied by people earning less than $19,000 annually (gang members and parolees usually meet this earning limitation.)

Other city officials think that if the City doesn't but them, land speculators will.  The debate will involve how to spend 8.4 million dollars.

  • Can it be used to help Senior Citizens fix up their homes all over town?
  • Can it be used to buy/rehabilitate foreclosed single family homes and out them back on the tax trolls?
  • Can owner-occupied duplexes be built?  Or will this taxpayer money be used to allow a property management company to buy them, taking them off the tax tolls by placing them under a non-profit company that must rent  only to very low income tenants? 
  • What else can be done with this money to stabilize other at-risk neighborhoods?

This project will be debated and/or voted upon at the the City meeting on Monday, July 20, at 3:45 or later that afternoon at City Hall, 300 N. D St.
Your may voice your opinion and/or concerns by speaking at the meeting, emailing City Hall, calling or writing a letter to city officials, requesting that if you cannot be there to speak, they read your comments into the public record before the vote is taken.

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City Council: 909-384-5188
Mayor: 909-384-5133
Write: All Council Members, 300 N. D St., San Bernardino, CA 92418

 

 

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Joe's vision for a better San Bernardino

Economic strength - Strong jobs and retraining, employment opportunities, affordable housing.

Safe communities - Low crime and graffiti, responsive police, fire and medical protection.

Family oriented - Nice people, caring communities, strong social and community values, religious grounding.

Interesting Neighborhoods - well-developed, pedestrian friendly, natural Beauty, clean and healthy.

Arts and Culture - Unique cultural attitude.

Parks and recreation - Fun things to do.

History - Interesting Architecture and Heritage.

Public Transportation System.

 

Safe Plan

Joe will be a voice for people who want to build a life in San Bernardino. He is committed to using his time and talents in an effort to make the city a better place to live, work, receive an education, raise a family and enjoy retirement.

After the 2003 Old Fire destroyed his home, Joe had a choice to make: relocate or rebuild. He chose to rebuild and now he wants to work to rebuild San Bernardino without raising taxes. What’s best for San Bernardino is far from black and white, but he has a SAFE plan..

  1. Support public safety by increasing operational capabilities of police and fire.
  2. Attract top-notch employers that provide livable wage jobs along with job retraining.
  3. Foster economically sustainable city development projects and budgeting.
  4. Encourage efficiency and transparency in government and participation from citizens.

Joe is a passionate devotee to the community and exactly the kind of balanced leader San Bernardino needs. Please vote for Joe to represent your voice on city council.

   

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