Creston Fire Station
Jan 19, 2012 No Comments ›› sueArriving at the Creston Fire Station currently under construction. The station is expected to be complete by the end of March. The Creston Fire Station has been a long-time coming for the Cal Fire firefighters who work out of this station. To learn more about the station, go to http://www.calfireslo.org/Station43.html.
Continue Reading3rd Annual Dancing with Our Stars is Sold Out – but you can still vote!
Jan 19, 2012 No Comments ›› sueNews Update – the 3rd Annual Dancing with Our Stars is sold out! People can vote for Jim at the Atascadero Library by putting cash or a check into an envelope with his name on it. For every $5 library donation he receives 1 vote–until March 10. Checks are fully tax deductible and should be made ...
Continue ReadingBouquets and Brickbats: Cheers for plastic bag ban
Jan 15, 2012 No Comments ›› sueIt’s rewarding to be recognized now and then by the Tribune for making decisions that may be unpopular to some folks, but are not too difficult to make. I voted in favor of this ordinance because it was the right thing to do. As an elected official, and as the Supervisorial District 5 representative on the ...
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SLO County 2011 Annual Report
Jan 11, 2012 No Comments ›› sueCheck out the 2011 Annual Report for San Luis Obispo County. It is an easy to use, interactive document.
Continue ReadingSanta Margarita Creek Cleanup
Jan 11, 2012 No Comments ›› sueSavannah McCarthy and Jim Patterson busy chipping debris at the 7th Annual Santa Margarita Creek Cleanup.
Continue ReadingALPS Dedication
Jan 11, 2012 No Comments ›› sueAt the Atascadero Land Preservation Society dedication of the new acquisition in west Atascadero last Fall. This is a great accomplishment for ALPS and lasting benefit for area hikers, bikers and equestrians. Note the many sponsors/supporters who made the project possible. Thanks to all.
Continue ReadingStation 42 Carrizo Plain
Jan 6, 2012 No Comments ›› sueToday Station 42 Carrizo Plain Station is staffed 7 days a week. This was possible because of the sales tax receipts from the two major solar projects currently under constructions. We appreciate the good work of the Board of Supervisors, the Solar Companies, the County Administration staff, County Planning staff and our staff in developing ...
Continue ReadingSaying Goodbye to 2011, Hello to 2012
Jan 5, 2012 No Comments ›› sueHow solid fiscal stewardship can lead to the creation of local jobs, delivery of essential government services The year 2011 was eventful county government. Like government at all levels – local, state and national – San Luis Obispo County addressed the ongoing challenges of providing essential services with declining revenues. Fortunately, our county was better prepared ...
Continue ReadingAtascadero Friends of the Library
Jan 5, 2012 No Comments ›› sueThe Atascadero Friends of the Library hosted an open house Sunday, Oct. 23, and the place was packed. Enthusiasm is clearly growing for the beautiful building that will put the library and county offices in Atascadero's downtown district. For more on the library, go to http://www.atascaderofriendsofthelibrary.org/
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Jan 5, 2012 No Comments ›› sueThe Atascadero Friends of the Library is such a dedicated group of volunteers that funds for the city's projected new library and county offices are being raised at an impressive rate. Please read the Atascadero News article linked below to learn more about how we're doing and how you can join us in our efforts. http://www.atascaderonews.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=4487
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