According to the Schedule A Summary from the California Form 460 filed by his campaign, Mayor Tim Sbranti received a total of $26,800 in itemized monetary contributions and a total of $7,574 in unitemized monetary contributions of less than $100 during the 2008 election cycle. This detailed disclosure of campaign contributions is in accordance with the Political Reform Act of 1974, which won overwhelming support from voters that year as Proposition 9. The map widget below is modeled after the one seen from the Huffington Post and other similar political websites. For a complete listing of contributions received by our newly elected councilmembers and mayor, please refer to the City of Dublin Fund Race 2008 Google Spreadsheet.
Archive for February, 2009
Councilmember Kevin Hart's 2008 Campaign Contribution Map
According to the Schedule A Summary from the California Form 460 filed by his campaign, Councilmember Kevin Hart received a total of $16,900 in itemized monetary contributions and a total of $1,225 in unitemized monetary contributions of less than $100 during the 2008 election cycle. This detailed disclosure of campaign contributions is in accordance with the Political Reform Act of 1974, which won overwhelming support from voters that year as Proposition 9. The map widget below is modeled after the one seen from the Huffington Post and other similar political websites. For a complete listing of contributions received by our newly elected councilmembers and mayor, please refer to the City of Dublin Fund Race 2008 Google Spreadsheet.
Councilmember Kasie Hildenbrand's 2008 Campaign Contribution Map
According to the Schedule A Summary from the California Form 460 filed by her campaign, Councilmember Kasie Hildenbrand received a total of $21,387 in itemized monetary contributions and a total of $2,894 in unitemized monetary contributions of less than $100 during the 2008 election cycle. This detailed disclosure of campaign contributions is in accordance with the Political Reform Act of 1974, which won overwhelming support from voters that year as Proposition 9. The map widget below is modeled after the one seen from the Huffington Post and other similar political websites. For a complete listing of contributions received by our newly elected councilmembers and mayor, please refer to the City of Dublin Fund Race 2008 Google Spreadsheet.
Coming March 29 to Dublin: Free Citizen 2.0 Training
I’m very happy to announce details of the Tri-Valley’s first Citizen 2.0 training, March 29, 2009, from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at the Elan community room in Dublin (between BART and Dublin Blvd). This is very important to me, because the main reason I write a blog is to spread the word about how busy folks can use modern communications tools to take direct control of their democracy. Social media and 2.0 culture has the power to engage active citizens and businesspeople with their local community and government in ways not seen since the decay of small town life. This changes everything, from business development to governance.
This free training will target entry-level folks who don’t know a Twitter from a MySpace but may already be engaging their customers with newsletters, or their government with public comment. PR pro George Millington, Realtor and social media enthusiast Jonathan Fleming and I are taking on this project with support and help from the Around Dublin Team. We also hope to get a local business or two to offer raffle prizes to get folks in the door, and we’re providing food, because what good event is complete without it?
So, what does a Citizen 2.0 training consist of? This is what we hope to convey in our two-hour program:
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Citizen of the Year
On Friday, February 20, Dublin will announce its 2008 Citizen of the Year award to an individual who has made signifant contribution toward enhancing the quality of life for residents of Dublin during the past year. Hands down, the nominee that should receive the award is John M. Zukoski. The award is for an individual with signficant contribution in enhancing the quality of life for residents of Dublin, and I believe John has done that and more so in many ways. He sets the bar for what a Dublin resident is–a visionary leader, a contributing volunteer, and most important a friend of all residents. John, my family and I particularly thank you for your tireless efforts in making Dublin one step closer to a premier California city for many years ahead.
Below is my entire nomination letter for John that was not completely read at this past Tuesday City Council meeting.
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Safety Measures Approved Near John Green Elementary
As a follow-up to their December 2nd meeting where Councilmember Kate Ann Scholz demanded that additional measures be taken to ensure pedestrian safety near John Green Elementary school, the Dublin City Council met tonight and unanimously approved these additional safety measures:
- Install two “School Crossing Ahead” signs and lateral markings in the crosswalks at the intersection of Oak Bluff Lane and North Dublin Ranch Drive.
- Paint “Stop” lines in front of the crosswalks at Oak Bluff Lane and North Dublin Ranch Drive to further assist drivers in remembering to stop.
- Install “Yield to Pedestrians” signage and two “Stop Ahead” advance warning signs.
The total cost of these safety improvements is $4,500 and will be paid for from the Dublin gas tax fund.
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Dublin's Efforts to Support Recycling Programs
The Dublin City Council has been working with Amador Valley Industries and City Staff to create an action plan to improve recycling efforts within Dublin by diverting recyclable materials away from local landfills. The City Council approved this action plan on February 3, 2009 by a unanimous vote of 4 – 0. The scope of the proposed action plan is broad – encompassing businesses, multi-family dwellings, and the local partners like the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD).
Of the proposed 24 action items and strategies, the two most notable were to:
- Provide the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) with ongoing funding and one-time grants to promote recycling programs (such as food-scrapping).
- Recognize local businesses that divert 75% of their waste away from landfills.
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Parent Comments From the Kolb Elementary School Town Hall
The Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) conducted a Community Town Hall Meeting on February 4th to provide information and answer questions regarding the DUSD’s future elementary school, Kolb Elementary and the timing of its opening. The meeting opened with a brief informational session and then led into a 1+ hour Q&A session between the DUSD’s leadership team and Dublin residents. Please check out Around Dublin for a recap of the information provided during the town hall.
During the town hall conversation, it was acknowledged that one of the reasons that the DUSD doesn’t have the funding to complete the Kolb Elementary School project is that the impact fees that were generated on new home sales within the Kolb Elementary School boundaries were allocated to the construction of other East Dublin schools. One resident noted that he either felt that he was lied to about the Kolb school opening by the home builder or that the DUSD had poorly planned for the construction of Kolb Elementary School.
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Camp Parks / Dublin Crossings Project Update
One of Dublin’s next frontiers of development will be on the parcel of Camp Parks property along Dublin Boulevard – directly across from the East Dublin BART Station Transit Village. The Dublin City Council unanimously approved City Staff’s recommendation to:
- Submit Requests for Proposal (RFP) to consultants to prepare a Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Camp Parks / Dublin Crossings project.
- Form an evaluation committee to review the various proposals received as part of the RFP process.
- Create a Task Force to work with the approved consultant to craft the Camp Parks / Dublin Crossings Specific Plan.
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