Marine reserve stakeholders begin to get notification Oct 3, 2008
Bob Bertelli, President, California Sea Urchin Commission; Julie Bursek, Education Coordinator, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (alternate for Brent Scheiwe); Roberta R. Cordero, Co-Founder and Board President, Chumash Maritime Association; Jim Dahl, Council Member, City of San Clemente (alternate for Leslie Daigle); Leslie Daigle, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Newport Beach and Regional Council Member, Southern California Association of Governments. W. Scott Dunn, independent kayak guide and... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Lithonia mayor ousted but unbowed Oct 3, 2008
Mayor pro tem Tonya Peterson will act as mayor until then. Please, there is no way that [count] is right, said McKibben, who worked throughout the day to get supporters to the polls. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Wanted: applicants for mayor of Washington Oct 3, 2008
Those interested in serving as mayor are asked to bring a letter of intent addressed to Sandra Johnson, mayor pro tem, to the city clerk's office at city hall ... Mayor pro tem Sandra Johnson thanked the media for publicizing the request for input on the question of whether to make an appointment or hold an election. (Washington Journal, IA)
City keeps bank accounts with Pecos County State Bank Oct 3, 2008
Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Cardwell and Councilman Arthur Orona each expressed concern about how the transition might affect city employees being paid. The city currently uses software provided by Pecos County State Bank for payroll. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
You Can Quote Me Oct 3, 2008
January 20, 2008 - Peter Shumlin, Vermont Senate President pro tem ... May 20, 2007 - Gaye Symington, Speaker of the Vermont House; Peter Shumlin, President Pro Tem of the Vermont Senate ... January 14, 2007 - Vermont Senate Pro Tem Peter Shumlin. (WCAX.com, VT)
Governor sets record for vetoing bills Oct 3, 2008
Steinberg, who will become Senate president pro tem when Don Perata, D-Oakland, is termed out this year, said it will take some effort to get lawmakers and Schwarzenegger to work together next year. "I would like to talk to my fellow legislative leaders and the governor about committing ourselves to taking a couple of issues in the first months of the legislative session - water, children's health care, renewable energy," Steinberg said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Concrete Empire Crumbles Oct 3, 2008
He also gave $12,000 to groups tied to John Burton, the San Francisco Democrat who was president pro tem of the state Senate. "He was friends with John Burton, Willie Brown, Cruz Bustamante, all the traditional folks," Supervisor Ma said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rowlett: Council adopts 2008-09 budget Oct 3, 2008
After the mayor concluded his remarks, Mayor Pro Tem Todd Gottel made a motion to approve a budget option that included a 4 percent raise for all employees ... Deputy Mayor Pro Temp Steve Maggiotto made a motion to approve the budget with a 3 percent raise effective on Oct. 1 and tenure pay effective on April 1. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Plano: International Festival naturalizes 75 citizens under beautiful skies Oct 3, 2008
Mayor Pat Evans will give opening remarks followed by a keynote speech from Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Harry LaRosiliere ... 11:15 Opening Ceremony, including remarks by Mayor Pat Evans, Festival President Graciela Katzer and MCOR Co-Chair Dr. Christopher A. Parr; a Naturalization Ceremony, with special remarks by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Harry LaRosiliere; and Pledge of Allegiance by State Senator Florence Shapiro. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
McClendon, Helton Appointed Judges Of Juvenile Court Oct 3, 2008
McLendon will be appointed as an Associate Juvenile Judge, and Helton will be reappointed as a Pro Tem Juvenile Judge. McLendon and Helton will assist Judge Tribble in hearing cases in the four-county juvenile court district which includes Laurens, Johnson, Twiggs and Treutlen counties. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Galveston residents return home to see Ike damage Sep 25, 2008
"When you come back it's not going to be the same Galveston Island you left," Mayor Pro Tem Danny Weber had said. Patricia Davis had to wave away mosquitoes as she surveyed the remains of her apartment. (USA Today -- Weather)
Galveston Residents Return To Homes Sep 25, 2008
"When you come back it's not going to be the same Galveston Island you left," Galveston Mayor Pro Tem Danny Weber said Tuesday. "It's been damaged. It's been broken.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Mayor pro tem threatens to walk out of La Paz hearing Sep 25, 2008
"The mayor pro tem went on to say he was upset because he had been "troubled" by the commission not having voted last month because it prevented any changes from being made to the project. Stern said the more hearings a project has, the smaller the project becomes, and the residents "were all cheated" because a planning hearing did not take place.Mazza and Stern became political enemies long before Wagner appointed Mazza to the Planning Commission in May. Prior to his appointment, Mazza came to... (Malibu Times, CA)
City, commissioners sign off on countys first TIF agreement (280) Sep 25, 2008
The president of the Tax Increment Finance Board of Directors, Don Thurmond, who also serves as deputy mayor pro tem on the Terrell City Council, was pleased to see the agreement come to fruition. This letter between Terrell and Kaufman County is an agreement to cooperate in development of the City and County by using the unique finance tool of the TIF, Thurmond said. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Galveston Greenlights Return For Residents Sep 24, 2008
"When you come back it's not going to be the same Galveston Island you left," said Galveston Mayor Pro Tem Danny Weber ... Danny WeberGalveston Mayor Pro Tem Mark Guidry, the head of the Galveston County Health District, warned incoming residents that health care services on the island are limited. (CBS News -- Early Show)
California life science backers laud budget carry-forward Sep 24, 2008
According to the bill, authored by Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Sally Lieber (D-Mountain View), life science companies will be able to spread deductions for NOLs -- incurred from certain business activities -- over 20 years instead of the current 10 years. It will lower the tax hit these companies would take in the years when they start turning a profit. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
S.F. landlords threaten to sink hospital bond Sep 24, 2008
Barbara Boxer and labor groups, former state Senate President Pro Tem John Burton of San Francisco is running for California Democratic Party chairman ... Quote of the day: "Anywhere but there" - state Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, when asked where he planned to be when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the state budget Tuesday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
California Democrats push bills to fight spread of autism Sep 24, 2008
President Pro Tem Don Perata said at a Capitol news conference ... Darrell Steinberg, who will succeed Perata as Senate president pro tem at the end of the year, said voters expressed their desire to expand mental health services when they approved Proposition 63 in 2004. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Elliott chosen for city council spot Sep 24, 2008
Daily Record - Local news serving Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Thorp, Kittitas, Vantage, South Cle Elum, Easton, Snoqualmie and Suncadia. Daily Record: Seriously Local Since 1909. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
California life science backers laud extension of tax deduction Sep 24, 2008
According to the bill, authored by Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Sally Lieber (D-Mountain View), life science companies will be able to spread deductions for net operating losses over 20 years, lowering the tax hit these companies would take in the years when they start turning a profit. Leaders at BayBio, a trade association serving the Northern California life science industry that sponsored the legislation, worked with legislators over the last three years on the measure. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Carrollton: Council approves $181.9 M budget Sep 24, 2008
Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Pat Malone voted against the budget specifically because she felt Metrocrest Services deserved more money. The approved budget allots 88,500 to for the Metrocrest Social Services while another organization, Senior Adult Services, will get 147,500. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Galveston Residents: 'Expect The Worst' Sep 24, 2008
"This is our island. We're going to rebuild it. We're going to rebuild it bigger and better than it was. But when you come back, it's not going to be the same Galveston Island you left," said Galveston Mayor Pro Tem Danny Webber. The headline on The Daily News, Galveston's newspaper, said, "Expect to be shocked.". (Click2Houston, TX)
California life science backers laud extension of tax deduction Sep 24, 2008
According to the bill, authored by Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Sally Lieber (D-Mountain View), life science companies will be able to spread deductions for net operating losses over 20 years, lowering the tax hit these companies would take in the years when they start turning a profit. Leaders at BayBio, a trade association serving the Northern California life science industry that sponsored the legislation, worked with legislators over the last three years on the measure. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Traffic ticket 'fixed' for sex? Sep 24, 2008
Carabajal told the judge pro tem, I did not receive a subpoena, I request in the interest of justice this be dismissed. Zarrindej agreed with the motion, and the case was dismissed. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
CAL-NEXTYEAR Sep 23, 2008
Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, has called the Republican governor a "leader without followers" in recent weeks as GOP lawmakers derided Schwarzenegger for siding with the Democrats with his proposal to raise sales taxes temporarily by 1 cent.. For several years, such differences have scuttled long-term structural changes in the budget, with lawmakers and the governor forced to use borrowing, accounting gimmicks and fiscal maneuvering to make one-time fixes to budget deficits. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Budget Woes Will Extend Into Next Year Sep 22, 2008
Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, has called the Republican governor a "leader without followers" in recent weeks as GOP lawmakers derided Schwarzenegger for siding with the Democrats with his proposal to raise sales taxes temporarily by 1 cent.. One-time fixes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Reform California's budget process Sep 22, 2008
"It's the worst I've ever seen," Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata said of the poisonous atmosphere and resulting budget. "If your home is falling down because of the foundation, then painting the living room is not going to cut it.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Budget aside, the state's financial trauma is just getting started Sep 21, 2008
Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata (D-Oakland), now serving his final term in the Legislature, offered this prediction for the incoming class of legislators: "If they are not drinking hard liquor by now, they'll start.". In times of budget crisis, California governors and legislators are fond of counseling that when in a hole, one should stop digging. (Los Angeles Times)
The Chrysler Foundation to Donate $200,000 in Food and Supplies to the Houston Food Bank to Benefit Local Communities Affected by Hurricane Ike; Houston-Area Dodge Dealers to Lend Support Sep 20, 2008
Who: -- Brian Glowiak, Vice President, The Chrysler Foundation -- Todd Stewart, Field Operations Manager -- Southwest Business Center, Chrysler LLC -- Bill Harry, Manager -- Service and Parts, Southwest Business Center, Chrysler LLC -- Brian Greene, President -- The Houston Food Bank -- Adrian Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem -- City of Houston -- Volunteers from local Dodge dealerships When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 Loading of Supplies: 9 a.m. -- 11 a.m. CDT Supply Distribution: 11 a.m. -- 2 p.m. CDT Where:... (PR Newswire)
State budget battle over Sep 20, 2008
"It's not a good budget," said Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland. "No one is running around here defending this budget."The stronger rainy-day fund requires voter approval, as does a plan to borrow $10 billion against the state lottery for future budget years. (Fresno Bee)
Finally, Really, Legislature Approves Budget Sep 20, 2008
"What was made possible today was to make sure that tens of thousands of people would (stop getting hurt)," said Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, who convened what was likely his last floor session before he is termed out of office at the end of the year. California's budget deadlock resulted in billions of dollars of state funds being withheld from schools, hospitals and day care centers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Wessel, Crew review what worked during Flood of 2008 for RAP audience Sep 20, 2008
Coincidentally, neither Mayor David Gudgel nor Mayor Pro Tem Susan Dunek were in town when it became apparent the city would be dealing with a major flood. We were able to act without them because we have experience with tragedies, Wessel said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
California Legislature approves compromise budget Sep 20, 2008
Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, one of the lead negotiators, said state finances will only get tougher as partisan ideology dominates the Legislature. "I don't know what the governor does next year, but he's got a much bigger problem," said Perata, whose term ends in November. (Sioux City Journal)
California Legislature passes budget to governor Sep 20, 2008
"It's not a good budget," said Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata (D-Oakland). "What was possible today was to make sure that thousands of people would not continue to be hurt" for lack of state payments to hospitals, nursing homes and other social services. (Los Angeles Times)
Assistance League moves to new quarters Sep 20, 2008
Mayor Pro Tem Jean Callison presented League president Carolyn Jennings with a proclamation honoring the organization. Callison also praised the League for their efforts, pointing out that the 80 member organization serves 15,000 citizens with more than 10,000 hours in service for the 2007-2008 year. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Schwarzenegger Will Sign $145 Billion California Budget, Ending Stalemate Sep 20, 2008
It's not a good budget,'' Senate President pro Tem , an Oakland Democrat, said yesterday. No one is running around here defending this budget. (Bloomberg -- US)
Florida Judge Rules Against Fashion Police Sep 19, 2008
Last year, in Dallas, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway proposed that the city council send a message to young men in his city; Pull your pants up. "This is not about the government trying to control how you dress," Mr. Caraway told. (CBS News)
Governor and lawmakers agree on spending plan Sep 19, 2008
Bass and Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, said they expect their houses to approve the spending plan today. "I am glad it's over," Perata said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lawmakers cede to Schwarzenegger budget demands Sep 19, 2008
"It's time to end this stalemate and stop the suffering for the thousands of innocent Californians," Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, a Democrat. While the deal struck Thursday removes some accounting gimmicks, it leaves others intact. (Anchorage Daily News)
Homer mayor quits, still on ballot Sep 19, 2008
Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Novak will preside over Monday's council meeting. Next month the council will need to appoint an interim mayor. (Anchorage Daily News)
Schwarzenegger, top legislators reach a budget deal Sep 19, 2008
"I'm not proud of this budget -- it just kicks the can down the road," Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata (D-Oakland) said after a meeting in the governor's office Thursday. Perata called the changes demanded by the governor "tweaks.". (Los Angeles Times)
Odds for light plan brighten Sep 19, 2008
Girtz, the mayor pro tem, filled in for Mayor Heidi Davison, who was out of town Thursday. Jordan also wants to tell residents and businesses to turn off outdoor lights after 11 p.m. or one hour after activity ceases on the property. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bogart already has new mayor Sep 19, 2008
As mayor pro tem, Glenn has been the city's acting mayor since Peavey left, citing conflicts with his out-of-town job. But with Peavey's tight schedule, Glenn has been handling many mayoral duties for longer than that, she said Thursday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
State leaders finally agree to budget Sep 19, 2008
"I don't think any of us ... are going to put this in the highlight reel," Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, said of the new deal. "But it's 80 days late [and] real people are getting hurt." The governor's veto would have "set us back Lord knows how long," he said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Weekend happenings Sep 19, 2008
Right: Gina Zottola, executive director of the Del Norte/Crescent City Chamber of Commerce, cuts the ribbon with the help of Supervisor Leslie McNamer and Mayor Pro Tem Richard Enea during the dedication of the Tsnami Mural on the wall of Del Norte Office Supply on L Street in downtown Crescent City. The Business Improvement District's Block Party, grand openings and sidewalk sales added to the celebration Saturday. (Daily Triplicate)
Holshouser Fallout Continues Sep 19, 2008
He was unable to persuade Woodruff, Abigail Dowd and Mayor Pro tem Chris Smithson to relent. Since the decision Monday, Haney said, many residents have told him that they were upset. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Governor rallies support for his budget agenda Sep 19, 2008
Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, said he thinks the governor is trying to buy time to create public pressure on lawmakers who support the Legislature's compromise budget by holding more rallies like the one in Fresno. Still, legislative leaders said they have not changed their plan to vote to override Schwarzenegger's veto if the governor rejects the budget. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Carrollton: Council approves $181.9 M budget Sep 19, 2008
Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Pat Malone voted against the budget specifically because she felt Metrocrest Services deserved more money. The approved budget allots 88,500 to for the Metrocrest Social Services while another organization, Senior Adult Services, will get 147,500. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Deal reached on state budget Sep 19, 2008
It's time to end this stalemate and stop the suffering for the thousands of innocent Californians, Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, said in a statement Thursday. When lawmakers returned to negotiate with Schwarzenegger, he told them he would not support a compromise unless it contained a stronger rainy day fund that could only be tapped in years when revenue falls below projected spending. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Council to return land Sep 18, 2008
Mayor Pro Tem Freddie DeCourt spoke against giving the land back, saying green spaces are about people, community and quality of life. We use those buzz words about smart growth sooner or later we re going to have to put smart growth into action, DeCourt said. (New Iberia, LA)
Continue reading Sep 18, 2008
"I think we're all happy to see this thing resolved, I just want to say thanks for doing it in a timely fashion," said Dennis Lujan, Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Ken Grey agreed. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
California: Governor, legislative leaders meet on budget Sep 18, 2008
After the meeting, Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, said he doesn't see a way out of the impasse because the governor has been unable to persuade fellow Republicans to support the temporary sales tax increase Schwarzenegger proposed to help close the deficit. I think the governor knows we have to have a tax increase. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Governor will veto budget Sep 17, 2008
" "It's a defensive budget," Senate President pro tem Don Perata said in a news release. "We prevented the most egregious painful cuts to the innocent of our communities and we were able to keep education whole. " The budget would cover the state's $15 billion shortfall by collecting revenue now that normally would flow into the state in future years. Quarterly income tax filers would pay earlier; income tax withholding would be increased by 10 percent, with any overpayments returned to... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Assessment cut for highrise units next year Sep 17, 2008
The councils accounts for the previous years should also be given so that we will know if the budget provided for those years were sufficient and the budget for 2009 should reflect that, said Lee, who was formerly the pro tem chairman of the All Petaling Jaya Pro-Action Committee, as APAC was then known. He also noted that the budget did not address another pressing problem in the city flooding. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Governor says he'll veto budget Sep 17, 2008
Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, called Schwarzenegger's threats to veto other bills a "tit for tat," saying he was insulted by the governor's criticisms of the Legislature and its compromise budget. "I do the best I can in the Senate to develop compromise. It's the art of doing what's possible. The governor takes a position that it's going to be his way or no way, and he looks for somebody to blame if he doesn't get his way," Perata said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Governor threatens to veto state budget Sep 17, 2008
Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, said he agreed to adopt two of the changes: increasing the size of the fund and forcing the state to continue making deposits into the fund except when money is transferred from it or when the cap - 12. 5 percent of the general fund - is reached. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Legislature approves budget, veto threatened Sep 17, 2008
"It's a defensive budget," Senate President pro Tem Don Perata said in a news release. "We prevented the most egregious painful cuts to the innocent of our communities and we were able to keep education whole.". (East Bay Business Times, CA)
City grieves Sherer Sep 16, 2008
He was serving as mayor pro tem in 1970 when Mayor Philip T. May resigned to run for the Alabama House of Representatives. Sherer was appointed mayor of Brewton by the other members of the City Council to serve out the rest of May's term. (Brewton Standard, AL)
California Democrats push bills to fight spread of autism Sep 16, 2008
President Pro Tem Don Perata said at a Capitol news conference ... Darrell Steinberg, who will succeed Perata as Senate president pro tem at the end of the year, said voters expressed their desire to expand mental health services when they approved Proposition 63 in 2004. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
You Can Quote Me Sep 16, 2008
January 20, 2008 - Peter Shumlin, Vermont Senate President pro tem ... May 20, 2007 - Gaye Symington, Speaker of the Vermont House; Peter Shumlin, President Pro Tem of the Vermont Senate ... January 14, 2007 - Vermont Senate Pro Tem Peter Shumlin. (WCAX.com, VT)
Legislators reach accord on state budget Sep 16, 2008
"It was time to end this," Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, D-Oakland, said at a news conference by legislative leaders at the state Capitol. Both Perata and Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, D-Baldwin Vista (Los Angeles County), said they plan to put the budget up for a vote in their respective legislative houses today. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Calif. lawmakers proposes an end to budget impasse Sep 16, 2008
"Let's be clear: All we've done is roll the problem over to the next Legislature," said Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata, a Democrat who is term-limited out of office this year. Despite the apparent end to this summer's grueling budget battle, it was not immediately clear whether Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger would sign the bill sent to his desk. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
California lawmakers reach compromise on budget Sep 15, 2008
"We will very quickly send the budget down to the governor, and we will expect his signature," said Assembly Speaker Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) at a Sunday news conference with Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata (D-Oakland) and Republican leaders. Once the governor signs a budget, the state can resume paying its bills. (Los Angeles Times)
Leaders Come To Budget Deal At Capitol Sep 15, 2008
"It was time to end this," Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata said. The four legislative leaders who appeared together at the Capitol news conference agreed the budget compromise was not ideal. (KCRA 3, CA)
Mayor’s Breakfast Sep 15, 2008
The City of Plano is very affordable in many ways despite the results from that report, said Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Harry LaRosiliere. More importantly, Plano was voted as the No. 1 city in America to build personal wealth. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
