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| Written by Eric Firpo | |
| Saturday, 02 August 2008 | |
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Candidates for local office have reported their campaign earnings so far, and Celeste Garamendai and Mike Maciel lead their respective competitors. Mayoral candidate Celeste Garamendi has raised more than $10,000 since January, outpacing her rivals and spending more than they have, while City Council candidate Mike Maciel has raked in more contributions than his opponents. Thursday was the deadline to file papers outlining campaign contributions since the beginning of the year, and mayoral candidates far out-raised council candidates in what’s expected to be a fierce contest for the seat now held by Mayor Brent Ives. Garamendi reported receiving $10,281 since Jan. 1, and has $7,600 in the bank. The bulk of her contributors gave less than $100, and though the longtime activist is under no legal obligation to report contributions less than $100, she said months ago she’d report any contribution, no matter how small the donation. Records show her biggest donors have been auto parts store owner Hitoshi Sugawara, who gave $1,000; attorney Archie Bakerink, who gave $500; former council candidate Carole Dominguez, who gave $500; and an Alameda engineers union, which gave $1,000. Evelyn Tolbert, a fellow mayoral candidate and city councilwoman, has not disclosed any of her contributors. Tolbert refuses to accept any contribution greater than $100 and is also under no obligation to report those $99-or-under individual donors.Papers filed with the City Clerk’s office Thursday, though, show that she’s raised $8,026 and spent $1,635 so far. Ives, who received roughly $40,000 in donations in 2006 and was the beneficiary of roughly $80,000 in political action committee cash spent to successfully defeat Garamendi, has raised more than $4,800 since January and has a little more than $6,000 in the bank. Ives’ biggest contributors were farmers Charles Spatafore and Russell Kagehiro, and M & M Builders, each with $1,000 donations; while the Siam Café and real estate business owner Ben Curran each gave $500. In the council race, Maciel, a retired police captain, raised $3,300, and has $2,800 left. His biggest contributors were R.S. Kagehiro and real estate agent Winston Chen, who each gave $1,000. Former Assemblywoman Barbara Matthews gave Maciel $250. Council candidate and home inspector Larry Hite raised more than $1,500 but spent much of it and reports $754 on hand. Incumbent Councilwoman Irene Sundberg raised $678, and incumbent Councilman Steve Abercrombie reported $200 taken in since January. Editor's Note: Correction: This story was corrected Tuesday. It reflects the correct amount of contributions mayoral candidate Evelyn Tolbert reported. Tolbert reported she has $9,598 left over in her campaign account as a councilwoman, but that's money that cannot be spent on her mayoral race. The Press regrets the error. Trackback(0)
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"Ives, who received roughly $40,000 in donations in 2006 and was the beneficiary of roughly $80,000 in political action committee cash spent to successfully defeat Garamendi"
ok TP why do you keep understating the outside political action committee cash? Everytime you write about it you lower the amount! Please GO LOOK IT UP. All tallied it was about $135,000.00 from Pombo and the like.
I sure would like to know the listings of the contributors for EACH candidate. That way we will know who will influence the "direction of Tracy"????
No full disclosure from the Garamendi camp either? So, Tolbert won't disclose hers, her choice to lose the seat or not. -amy
Amy, Amy, Amy, what is wrong with you, are you reading the article? Garamendi disclosed EVERY contributor, her report is a public record, do you expect the TP to print every name? Space may be limited, but since she DID report EVERY name thats up to the TP.
TOLBERT on the other hand reporter NONE - she's running a $99 special.
Missed that paragraph completely!!! Was interrupted by a call and lost my place in reading, so sorry, mea culpa, so she did!!!
-amy
To whom it may concern:
We do have a thing called full disclosure, now I hope that many people out there will understand why I don't take contributions. When you don't take contributions you are attacked by Cose and Hardesty and company. They call it failed campaigns. I call a failed campaign is when a candidate receives 5 million to win a senate race and loses. Or when a candidate for any race does not show up for a debate. Or better yet when the news paper posts a remark, that someone else made causing that person to lose a race. The person that received the $130,000 should be not be able to run for local office, because it was from a "partisan Republican Party" donation. As was Ornellas and many others. Remember the words are FULL DISCLOSURE. t. b
Malcom, will you squawk as much about Celeste, when Thousands of Out of county Dollars come rolling in Like they did to buy McNerney's Seat???
Leftist groups pouring in Thousands because leftists want Power now in the Valley Consrevative areas??? Thats why they Gerrymandered Pombo's dist iinto Alemedia county to include the Pinko Rich of Pleasanton.
Tom, says.."The person that received the $130,000 should be not be able to run for local office, because it was from a "partisan Republican Party"
Tom, when McNerney ran ( and You supported him) he got Thousands from Outside Partisan Enviromental Groups) so will Celeste garamendi ( who you will also support) will you have the same Comment for them? and if you dont take contributions, then the only people( by your standards) who should hold office are those who can afford to buy the Election? Just asking for full disclosure! Tell us then we'll talk. Otherwise, I think, it kinda looks fishy to me. Could it have returned back in the form of campaign contributors. Should know all the details! Need to have "transparency" that we were promised. Thanks!
To whom it may concern:
TRN Were you asking me where money came from? You didn't say who you were addressing the question to. If it was me, no I never received any money from any party. The little money I received from my injury's were a result of my attorney, judge Saiers, the Serpa and the Pombo family. The hospital bills and all medical procedures were paid by my insurance company, in 1983, and are still on going. I also spent almost 20 years paying off my half a million in bills. I endorsed Mc Nerney because our Republican party went to hell. TRN : If you were not addressing me, I'm sorry. t. b
Tom,
NP, but I'm not here to fight your legal battles. Did you get an attorney yet? Perhaps you can find one here by asking others. Hope it turns out well, for you, though! Really do! Thanks!
Tom Benigno,
I would like to know where the money went from the Measure A lawsuit? Can you provide input on that? Thanks!
I sure thought Garamendi would have plethora of donations from her and her spouse lawyer friends??
Sure no spouse is holding the money aside as not to claim the donations from lawyers?? Pure speculation of course. Just like how opponents think, like that? Then drop all the speculations? -amy
To whom it may concern:
TRN Did I get a lawyer yet for what? The money that Connolly received from measure A went into his bank account, to pay rent and to have lunch with Bob Matthews. The figure of $100,000 went a long way in 2000, today it will be chewed up buying gas Thank's Mr Bush? t. b
To whom it may concern:
Did you read todays article on Ms. Tolbert, and her campaign funds . they are $9,600 from her last council race according to her. A letter was sent to her that she could not do that. She had to open another bank account for another race and another position. I think she is in violation and could be fined. It not much maybe 10% of the value. That would be $960.00 according to the rules. Although look at the publicity she will get from it. She still may have to give that money to another candidate in another race, or to charity. This is your city council member who has been in office for more than 2 terms, that's 8 years. That might have been a move to help Ive's she is a Rebublican you know. t. b
Amy You need to move on. It is a new chapter in you life. You can't start anew unless you let us go. Do it a little at a time. I mean this with sincerity. I see you are stuck here. I know eventually Your new hometown will feel better every day and then it it will.Good luck in you endeavors.
Cathy from Tracy
Nicely said to AMY, however Amy ain't Amy! he never mover anywhere and just a blogger muse for someone or something. We called it a "blogger bridge muse"
Wow that was a real zinger!
Given the fact that a resident of Modesto delivered a letter from TRAQC to the City of Tracy at the July 15th City Council. No wonder the Mayor didn't read it and Les Serpa called it "more of Connolly's rhetoric"??? Why are the TRAQC members all in hiding? Why is it that a Tracy resident and TRAQC member didn't even bother to deliver their own letters to the Tracy City Council? I think they are all afraid to attach their name to TRAQC. Kinda like Malcolm is afraid to attach anything more than an assumed name to TRAQC/Connolly/Garamendi/and the Tracy Press blogsite? Now, given that you folks are all hiding something, why would you expect us to believe any of your rubbish, or the rubbish of your favorite candidate?
Cathy Decker.... makes sense. Amy keep on blogging.
Glad to see Garamendi has nothing to hide.... This only confirms our decision to vote for her. 
Tom Benigno,
Are you sure the money from the Measure A went into Mr. Connolly's bank account? written by Tom Benigno , August 03, 2008 To whom it may concern: TRN Did I get a lawyer yet for what? The money that Connolly received from measure A went into his bank account, to pay rent and to have lunch with Bob Matthews. If your serious. Thanks for the info!
Tom Benigno,
Was any of the money from the TRAQC/Measure A lawsuit distributed amongst ALL the TRAQC members? Seems strange, but I couldn't find a TRAQC website that listed the members who brought this lawsuit.
On a somewhat related note...
I noticed that a Manteca resident delivered a letter (from TRAQC) to the Tracy City Council, as I mentioned in an earlier comment. Did anyone think it is strange that there are no Tracy TRAQC members who were willing (and able) to deliver the letter to the City Council on July 15th?
Skippy,
Now Manteca? Thought it was Modesto... you're getting closer with your facts now. Do you want that woman from Sacramento (the one that wants to build Tsakapoulas town outside the triangle) to get out of Dodge too?
Both of you did not address the issues at all!!!
...written by Danny Hobbs , August 03, 2008 Oh really, is that the Dan Hobbs who ran the city of Tracy and left? Why? Couldn't get anything done since he "speculates" so much??? Don't believe that is Dan Hobbs, just an imposter with the modified name of Dan Hobbs.... Danny Hobbs??? So scary to find someone else hang on to every negative comment from any bloggers!!! Thanks ConcernedParents, I do enjoy unwinding in the mornings from work by reading this Press since it is familiar to me. Keeping this short, tired, better log off. Thanks for your kind support! -amy
Malcolm,
I know what city this is and it ain't Manteca (or Modesto). So why didn't a Tracy Citizen deliver the letter? You never answered the question. What does Holly have to do with it? I'm sitting here LMAO, waiting for you to get your facts straight.
Malcolm,
What does Tsakopoulos have to do with the article? Why would I want her to "get out of Dodge too"? I never said anything about "Dodge". Why are you always trying to go off topic?
Malcolm,
Since we're following the money, please tell us, did anyone make money on the Measure A lawsuit? Why don't you ever answer anyone's questions? I thought you said Garamendi was a "nice lady". If so, you could just go ask her the questions yourself instead of putting out mis-information? Thanks!
What are the rules in the Fair Political Practice on the spouse of a Mayor, look at the spouses' holdings as well? Or private?
What is the rule of having a husband who is a Lawyer wanting to sue the city the Wife wants to be Mayor of? Okay, or conflict of interest? That does need to be cleared up in Tracy on that agenda, thanks. -amy
To whom it may concern:
Amy: not until the two decide to get a divorce, will the property divided. In their case as many others they have most likely set up different residences and bank accounts. My wife an I have filed papers for 8 different race in the 10 years,none have anything to do with joint property. If they have filed seperate manitance, it won't apply. Don't worry your little head about those kind of things. You need to concentrate in removing the present Council and Mayor. t. b
Amy,
Modern marriage is usually separate but equal in all respects including finances. Celeste has reported ALL her contributors NO MATTER what the amount. So the record is available, the article says ALL, if her spouse contributed to her campaign (which is not illegal) then it is on the record. Seems she has good support since "the bulk of her contributors gave less that $100" That's a grassroots campaign.
I am currently behind a firewall that prevents me from accessing Celeste's website.
So I have to ask this queston, since I didn't get the information from the article. Has anyone actually confirmed all the contributers have in fact been disclosed? Or are we just taking Eirc's word for it that it has? I ask this question as Eric has been incorrect in some of his past reportings and before we all simply take all of this as fact shouldn't someone verify the information for accuracy? It seems to be a fair question given Malcolms statement that Eric's information on Brent Ives is incorrect. Operating on the theory that if one bit of information is possibly incorrect, couldn't the rest of the information not be correct either? Just a thought.
"an Alameda engineers union gave $1,000" to Celeste?
Why would they do that? Is it because Celeste has entered into a "back room" deal with an Alameda union to make sure that high paid union jobs stay in Alameda?
"When you don't take contributions you are attacked by Cose and Hardesty and company."
When did I ever ask Tom about contributions to his campaign? When did I attack Tom? If calling someone a liar when they are caught in a lie is an attack then I am guilty as charged. I fail to see anywhere where I have attacked Tom Benigno even though he believes I have done so. Yet he persists in warping reality because he apparently fails to see he is his own worst enemy, which may explain why he has never held any elected political office. So be it, that's Tom's problem but you all should and probably all aware of this already and that with him it all seems to be a shell and pea game for what ever reason. Sad really because he does, at times, have some good ideas. Dave Hardesty
Tom Benigno,
amy has a good question about conflict of interest, which I don't think you properly addressed with your personal experience. This is a totally different set of circumstnaces than when you were running for office. A candidate is running for office, whose spouse authored Measure A and also threatened to sue the City? Did you ever get away with a stunt like that? Also, if there is no conflict of interest then why didn't a Tracy resident deliver the letter? And while we are "following the money", did any lawyer(s) "profit" from the last time the City of Tracy was for Measure A? We still need to know which lawyer(s) were paid for this. And did any of that money go to any campaign contributions? Please provide the details! You didn't try anything like that when you were running for office? Did you, Tom? If not it may not apply to your personal experience. Thanks!
To whom it may concern:
First of Dave Hardesty you are stretching the truth, the blogs will prove that you have personally attacked me. As for you saying that I'm my worst enemy. That is an attack on my integrity and my accomplishments. You said I pulled the wool over the people eyes, how buy working hard all my life. Next topic family campaign donations. Didn't Pombo pay his wife for working for him, then she contributed to his campaign. He made money and used it to run the ranch or buy groceries. It's done all the time. Lets all go home and watch Jerry Spinger, or better yet the food channel. t. b
It still says "error connecting to database".
Try google.com: "garamendi for mayor"
Your'e right Dave!
Garamendi's website says "error connecting to database". But it still looks like they left a trail on Google... A quick Google search, shows that there was only a partial list on Garamendi's website. This is what the text under the search result for her website had to say this afternoon (August 4, 2008 - around 3PM): "Celeste Garamendi for Mayor » EndorsementsThe following is a partial list of endorsements from public officials, organizations and community members who support Celeste Garamendi for Mayor of Tracy. ... " I like that they left a trail. Shows only a "partial list". CutNPasted here -- to show results of today's GoogleSearch. She can run, but you can't "wiggle out" of the paper trail. Thanks Dave!
Where is IVES website for the CURRENT election? Garamendi as well as many other have one.
FYI Skippy (and I'm sure you know this) Website list of supporters is NOT the same as document filing for contributors (people can support you and lend their name to your endorsement list without sending you any dollars) The filing is just for the dollars Skippy, and you can get it from the City Clerk just like the Tracy Press did. You know, phone NOT web info.
Malcolm,
My response was to Dave. He was correct. Garamendi's website was last updated Mar 14th and did only include a "partial list of endorsements". Also there is no person named "Malcolm" listed on Garamendi's website. So much for "transparency"??? Additionally, it should be pointed out that some person(s) were listed twice. Benigno, Hi Tom, just wondering if your shiny new hat really performs as advertised reflecting 'thought waves.' You know... the foil headgear keeping government thought control from taking over might also prevent your rational thoughts from getting out. Just an observation based upon some of the things you've said. written by Tom Benigno , August 04, 2008 2nd that. All in favor, raise your hand... those opposed, seeing none the motion is carried. That is an attack on my integrity and my accomplishments. Tom's accomplishments: the list is long and... the list is long... well, the list is long. 2000- 17th Assembly District 2002- 11th Congressional District 2003- Governor of California 2004- Mayor of Tracy 2006- 11th Congressional District 2006- Tracy Council apointment 2008- 5th District Supervisor for San Joaquin County (note, Tom should have won each of the above seats) Tom's integrity: He (Ornellas) is essentially running for a third term. He took the seat of an elected official, Robert Cabral, in 2000 upon Robert's passing. He finished that term, was re-elected for a second, and is now running again. Lynn Bedford served from March 2001 to November 2002 between Cabral and Ornellas. Tom, it probably slip your mind... county counsel decided upon full terms you do tend to say anything to try to get elected and to venture your opinion on subjects your clueless on and to tell fibs...
Dale
Now the shiny hat thing is attacking Tom. Funny but still an attack. His merits in public life, as you have delinated, speak for themselves don't they? Oh, but I better quit now because I will be accused of attacking him again. Funny how he can insinuate but can't come up with any facts to back up his allegations. Nothing but hyperbola. Anyway, thanks for the chuckle and thanks for the information. Now to more important things than poor ole Tom. Dave Hardesty
To whom it may concern:
For Cose: You forgot to mention I ran all those races and never asked for a dime from anyone. Also, that my wife did all the paper work for me as my treasurer and we have never had a violation, of the thousands of pages of paper work. That is a true testiment to what kind of people we are. We make do with our own. Not Government loans like you. About the other part of your attack, you say "fib" like a 1st grader. If you go to the archives you will see that Ornellas has spent 2 election cycles before this last race. In my books that means he is on his third term. I'm still going to pursue taking him out of office, and if I do, will you & Dave introduce me at the gathering? Also Dale, why is it you always talk about a shiny hat? I never heard of that before you started blogging. Before you and Dave H were let out of the Mental Hospital did you guys wear those kind hats as a means of communications? Dale, by the way you forgot to mention that I was elected to the Republican Central Committee in 2002 and also filed papers for the 26th assembly race in 2003,as a Republican. I also was the largest signature gatherer against Davis in the recall in 2003 with Issa. And I also ran for congress in 2004 as a Independent. Dale all this information you have put out just makes people know that I'm politically involved. What have you done with your life? I have also helped to remove corruption in our Federal, State and local government, by helping to remove Davis, Pombo,Cunningham, Rove,Delay, and a host of local politicians that I will soon add to the list. t. b Who is on the "list"? Do they take orders from you through the "shiny hat"? What does "removed" mean? Should the authorities get involved? Is this some government conspiracy theory? I have also helped to remove corruption in our Federal, State and local government, by helping to remove Davis, Pombo,Cunningham, Rove,Delay, and a host of local politicians that I will soon add to the list. Wow! Didn't know that, did anyone else help you with the removal of "corrupt" officials? Could you list their names, want to know the names of those who had a big hand in helping to remove them? Thanks! -amy
The reason I asked was because I never saw your name mentioned when I was reading the congressional investigation on Abramhoff and Pombo. Did you ask for your name to be omitted?
Thanks! -amy written by Tom Benigno , August 05, 2008 You ran and lost all those races never having asked for a dime. Any chance that the dimes you never asked for also show a level of support... in your case a basement. Before setting forth for your next futile run ask if some people actually want to support you. ... my wife did all the paper work ...never had a violation, ... thousands of pages... as opposed to all the idiotic statements you made earning you enough respect to be elected Not Government loans like you. ? About the other part of your attack, you say "fib" like a 1st grader. If you go to the archives you will see that Ornellas has spent 2 election cycles before this last race. Full election cycles... fibbrer, miss-director of the truth, teller of falsehoods, mr. forked tongue.. Lynn Bedford served from March 2001 to November 2002 between Cabral and Ornellas. In my books that means he is on his third term. I'm still going to pursue taking him out of office, and if I do, will you & Dave introduce me at the gathering? Do what you think is right and though I can't speak for Mr. Hardesty, you might not care for my intro Dale, by the way you forgot to mention that I was elected to the Republican Central Committee in 2002... you won the vote of the electorate who in turn granted you a seat and promptly kicked you out accusing you of Rinoosity. What have you done with your life? Live, love, donate... like most, the ususal I have also helped to remove corruption in our Federal, State and local government, by helping to remove Davis, Pombo,Cunningham, Rove,Delay, and a host of local politicians that I will soon add to the list. BWAAHHAHAAHAH.
To whom it may concern:
Dale you have your head so far up Ornellas butt, you can't see the forest thru the trees. You still forgot to list the other "four" year term and again this new term. If I allow him to finish this term coming up in 2009 he would have spent, 10.5 years in office. That is 3 terms got it Dale? Of course the way the Rotary members figure, we can expect anything. Take your pick me now or Bob Sarvey in 4 years. t. b written by Tom Benigno , August 05, 2008 Mr. Benigno, ever the consummate politico whose legendary self-control is the basis for his successless campaigns. If I allow him to finish this term Oh God... I mean, Oh, now you're God? he would have spent, 10.5 years in office. Yes, oh tainted one... the comprehension you have either ignored or been unable to grasp... full terms- is 10.5 years... 2... or 3 full terms. hint: a full term is 4 years (this is a test) Take your pick me now or Bob Sarvey in 4 years. Please don't be offended... I chose Bob in 4 Tom, you character, you can't see the forest thru the trees. A classic. The trees make up the forest you can't see the forest for the trees... meaning... that would be lost too. Does this list reflect the runs? 2000- 17th Assembly District 2002- 11th Congressional District 2002- Elected Republican Central Committee- booted 2003 2003- 26th Assembly *took out papers* 2003- Governor of California 2004- 11th Congressional District 2004- Mayor of Tracy 2006- 11th Congressional District 2006- Tracy Council apointment 2008- 5th District Supervisor for San Joaquin County personally helped remove Davis, Pombo, Cunningham, Rove, Delay Could you explain the part you feel you played in those removed?
Tom Benigno,
I'm confused! I thought you said that you didn't really have anything to do with "removing" Pombo, and that he really 'did it to himslef'? Thanks!
To whom it may concern:
Pombo alienated supporters who gave to his campaigns. If you don't know the other reasons, I will just say because of people like Dale Cose, who smells of greed. I think that my running against him three times cracked his armor. Those who support Cose on this blog are doing damage control,go back to your holes. Cose post this part of the article, Dale Cose is a lost cause. The forest is no longer green it is brown. t. b t. b
Tom Benigno,
I don't know what damage control you are talking about I didn't accuse anyone of damage control. I just noticed what looked like a contradiction. First you said that you "removed" him from office. Now you say that "Pombo alienated supporters who gave to his campaigns." And now that there are "other reasons" too, I'm even more confused about Pombo than at first. I guess the funds just eventually dried up for Pombo in his later years. Didn't know him, but oh well. Thanks! Follow the money... What does DEVELOPER Keenan Land Development have to do with Garamendi and Sundberg??? "Mayoral candidate Celeste Garamendi criticizes the city for negotiating developer deals, but her opponent says she's done the exact same thing." http://tracypress.com/content/view/4806/10
http://tracypress.com/content/view/4806/10 "Mayoral candidate Celeste Garamendi criticizes the city for negotiating developer deals, but her opponent says she's done the exact same thing."
To whom it may concern:
TRN: You don't get. When you run against someone that usually tells everyone you are dissatisfied with their preformance. That helps to remove one from office. Mc Nerney just happen to be the only democrat to run against Pombo in 2004. Then again in 2006 Mc Closkey jumpted in. I couldn't raise enough money personally without getting deaper in the hole to take Pombo out. No Republicans were going to help me. So I was able to crack his armor the rest is history. I did try to win the nomination against Barbara Matthews, but even Republicans were supporting her. Go get some green and have a Heineken. No more for you, so dam smart why don't you run? t. b written by Tom Benigno , August 05, 2008 Timmy, "Gosh darn professor Cose... if there were only some way to communicate with him." Cose, "I'm sorry Timmy... medical science has yet to devise a method to make contact through the extra strength shiny foil... and the wearer is obviously oblivious to his utterances." Timmy, "Please do something." Cose, "Well we could try a swift kick in the tush to jump-start his thinking but there are no guarantees Timmy... and it may make him worse. His alternate universe could take over his remaining reality." Timmy, "but he's already gone." Cose, "Timmy... that's the way these things turn out sometimes, one minute you're all there and the next... some part... or all... is missing, I think that my running against him three times cracked his armor. Those who support Cose on this blog are doing damage control,go back to your holes. Nutballs think like that. Your shiny helmet is blocking your rational thought patterns and not for the first time. Cose post this part of the article, Dale Cose is a lost cause. The forest is no longer green it is brown. TOM BENIGNO.... TOM BENIGNO... YOU HAVE A CALL. PLEASE USE THE WHITE COURTESY PHONE ON THE SANITARIUM LEVEL. SOME NICE MEN WILL BE STANDING BY TO ASSIST YOU. written by Tom Benigno , August 05, 2008 Unmitigated hubris.
To whom it may concern:
I see Dale Cose is chairman of a cooking class. Martha Stewarts,inmate traing, how to cook the books for the city. Who's Tiny Timmy your brother? t. b Timmy is a fictional character I thought you'd enjoy since the largest part of your world is based upon fiction. It's about Tom even if it's not what an article is about.
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Dale you still don't know why you keep saying things, that are totally stupid. Timmy , the tin hats, black helcopters, a Green Forest,white telephones, your great and I'm not? Get a life Bla Bla Bla. t. b
To whom it may concern:
If that's what it is you comedy, you shoud an act at the Grand Theater. Excuse me you are already on the billing. I'm great your not, that's a fib. t. b
To whom it may concern:
I wonder if Cose's act is what the staff was talking about, being all booked up for 2009, 2010, at the Grand theater. Maybe a monkey selling popcorn. Then who is the organ grinder? Guess who. t. b
Had to wade back to see if the questions were answered... nope, looks like they wanted to turn their blind eye to that part of the truth on their candidate's involvment with Keenan? Hope not, hope they are better informed at the news and start asking the hard questions for the future of Tracy and Tracyites.
Thanks. -amy
Or maybe they (the supporters) just did not want to "draw" any more readers attention to their favorite candidate on that agenda?
Will never know, so silent in here concerning the article and the question asked above? Just a thought. -amy
To whom it may concern:
AMY what are you looking for. Tolbert does it again? There usually is no grace period when you file wrong it should be over. She knew she needed to file a separate committee, from council to Mayor. It's written in the paper work from the city and the registrars office. The fileing of paper work, a bank account,the funds, signatures they are all part of running for office. I think she did it to op out, if there were too many candidates. She is there to just take votes away from Celeste. I don't know what the difference is taking $99.00 or one big amount. The totals are the same. Look at today's article in the San Joaquin Herald you will see what I'm talking about. t. b
Tom Benigno,
Why are you talking about campaign finance and asking me to run? I didn't say I wanted to run for office. I'm a political analyst - not a political candidate. Besides, if I were to run I would have to take a pay cut. Councilperson Sundberg said people think she is only making $60,000 dollars a year - that a lot less than half of what I made last year. Can you afford to live on that little money? I don't own a tea house (with a 'Happy Hour'). Who have you been supporting???  Thanks!
Tom Benigno,
Why don't you like it when I say follow the money and mention Keenan Land Development and Garamendi and Sundberg???... http://tracypress.com/content/view/4806/10 "Mayoral candidate Celeste Garamendi criticizes the city for negotiating developer deals, but her opponent says she's done the exact same thing.
Tom Benigno,
What do you care if Tolbert takes votes away from Ms Poppy? Did you ask her to pay the city for the lawsuit thing, yet? Why doesn't she pay for her own campaign financing? Who made money on lawyer fees when they sued the city? Aren't those people already rolling in the dough already? Find a better candidate. Then we'll talk about your ideas.
Tom Benigno,
Why are you BANKING on a financial catastrophe? Can't you find a better sock puppet? Thanks!
To whom it may concern:
You know it's over for some people, you support. The should have united behind me, to beat Pombo, Bilbrey or Ornellas. Can you get the tie now. Hurt me, I hurt you back. t. b
Tom Benigno,
The show is over. The gig is up! Not interested in another 'courthouse idea'. I'm not a marionette. You're nobody's fool. Were not even candidates. Truth be told - nobody's feelings got hurt in the making of this Reality check: Only now you talk of being "united". Who are your affiliates?. How could a sock puppet pull the wool over someone's eyes? I'm looking for those who don't have buttons and strings to pull. Wake me when the Pinochio story is over !!
To whom it may concern:
TRN The jig is up now we know who you are, and I will soon expose you for what you are. We can really do without your bull in Tracy, lets let the people vote on what they want done. As for our City Manager he won't even return a phone call. He's having meetings with Dan Hobbs I guess. Good luck. t. b
Tom Benigno,
I don't work for the City and neither do you. Return your calls? Let the city get their work done! They simply can't afford to use personal emails and cellphones. Recall the lawsuits - if you want to know who's inside. We know - who are your affiliates? The people will not like that in November. Nothing needs exposed that wasn't already brought to the attention of the voters. They also avoid the questions? So much for promises. Where are you on this issue of cash flow? I'm flat broke at the expense of betting on a political football game that has gone OVERTIME. Go ask the fat cats if they made money on the lawsuit. Do they return you calls? Ask them - why not? Expose a better candidate next time. Cheers!
To whom it may concern:
My request to have the city manager call me, is my business. If he's too busy, that is our business. I help pay his wages. As citizens we have the right to remove him, as we did Dan Hobbs. Ms. Hurtado should have gone with Hobbs at that time. If they can't return everyones call, that's tough, they needs to take the time. Transparency remember? Pass the message on if you like. t. b
Tom Benigno,
I'm nobody's messenger. You're nobody's fool. Follow the money and tell me who made money on Measure A? Was it somebody you're supporting? A lawyer perhaps. You don't want to divorce yourself from that courthouse idea? Do you? You want to remove from office, but found something worse. I'm pretty sure that's why you can't get no connection. Let's talk about Garamendi and Keenan. What's the deal? Transparency remember? Pass the message on if you like.
To whom it may concern :
You are a purveyor of special interest agendas. No one can change you mind. We need to start thinking outside the box. If Tracy continues to think like your sponsers advise you, it will be a ghost town once again. t. b
Tom Benigno,
I don't have a dime to support your candidacy. But we know who you are supporting. I'm not interested in any of your agendas unless you can spell it out, clearly. Otherwise, I think your not advising anything that special. Find a better candidate if you want to be so convincing. I'm not your follower. Or the flower child's. Send a message in a bottle. There is no Magic Genie. Downtown was always a ghost town. Say hi to Casper when you see him.
Perhaps another courthouse idea will liven things up, in the downtown?
Are you a rebel-rouser? Looking for a little night life? Is this what you were looking for? http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkyhack/825251792/ Don't call us - we'll call you! Cheers!
To whom it may concern:
TRN and Company. That is what is wrong with your agenda. When you don't agree you attack, that will be your down fall. There are only about 5 people who post on this blog, those that don't blog, understand what you guys are about. You talk about all this money you make, tell us how much you make, we don't know if you are lying or not no one knows who you are. t. b
Tom Benigno,
Who's lying? Which company are you referring to? An attack on ideas is called a debate. Are we now debating ad hominem? We go by what you say. I asked questions. http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkyhack/825251792/ See the link above. That's not such a great "vision" for our downtown. I'm more concerned about what Garamendi's doesn't tell us about her "courthouse ideas". Who made lawyer fees off the last courthouse idea? And you are concerned about the downtown "social element" that the courthouse idea will bring! Follow the money!
To whom it may concern:
The Downtown Association and Historic Society along with the Chamber of Commerce want to renew the downtown let them spend their own money. If they own the property it is their responsibility, to keep it up, not the tax payers. If the people shop downtown they have already contributed to the improvement. What does the association do with their profits. t. b The meening is entirely un-parsable. Isn't the DTBIA is a non profit? I don't think The Chamber owns the downtown either. They cover business in the entire area of Tracy, CA, not just the downtown. Which taxpayers are not responsible for profits? There's a new restaurant downtown. The Hula Hut - they are renting. Why do you say they are not resonsible? They seem like nice folks to me and they have a great menu. Where are you going with the hyperbole?
To whom it may concern:
TRN You missed it again. If those agency's don't own the town then the people the Chamber Of Commerce indorse do. Along with the Rotary,and DTBIA and the Historical Society. I thought the tax payers own the city. t. b This content has been locked. You can no longer post any comment.
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Garamendi reported receiving $10,281 since Jan. 1, and has $7,600 in the bank. The bulk of her contributors gave less than $100, and though the longtime activist is under no legal obligation to report contributions less than $100, she said months ago she’d report any contribution, no matter how small the donation.
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