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As new political boundaries are about to be drawn, locals speak up for their neighborhoods

April 29th, 2011 · No Comments · Politics

By CJ Dablo
Staff Writer
Fourteen Californians have been charged with the task of drawing a final political map of the golden state by August, and right now they’re asking their fellow state residents to tell them how to best do their job.

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Re-elected SH councilmembers reflect on election during Wednesday’s meeting

March 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Politics

By CJ Dablo
Staff Writer
As they congratulated their peers, Tina Hansen and Larry Forester, for their successful bid for re-election to Signal Hill City Council, Councilmembers Mike Noll and Ellen Ward raised their glasses of water during Wednesday’s Council meeting.

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At final forum, SH Council candidates debate RDA funds, drinking-water safety and real-estate values

February 25th, 2011 · No Comments · News, Politics

By Cory Bilicko
Managing Editor
In their last opportunity to present their platforms and defend their actions in a public assembly before the looming March 1 election, the three candidates for Signal Hill City Council again gathered Wednesday night for a candidate forum, this time hosted by the Willow Ridge Community Association in its community room.

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At candidate forum, incumbent SH council members defend record, debate challenger’s assertions about finances

February 11th, 2011 · No Comments · Politics, Uncategorized

By CJ Dablo
Staff Writer
Three candidates vying for the two available seats on the Signal Hill City Council found few places for common ground when they debated the future of the city Monday night. The two current council members defended their records and disputed facts presented by a contender during a candidate forum.

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SH City Councilmembers voice opposition to Gov. Brown’s proposal to end redevelopment agencies

February 7th, 2011 · No Comments · Politics

By CJ Dablo
Staff Writer
Signal Hill City Councilmembers voted Tuesday to adopt a resolution stating opposition to Governor Jerry Brown’s intention to end redevelopment agencies (RDA) in the state. In his “State of the State” address on Monday, Jan. 31, the governor had underscored his desire to end redevelopment agencies as part of his overall budget plan. [...]

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