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Thank goodness we had Measure J

Davis Look at the numbers. The two times Measure J was used, giving us the right to vote on projects on agricultural land outside the current city borders, we said a resounding Òno.Ó Clearly the majority of folks in our community were glad to have the choice, otherwise we would have these two large projects … Continue Reading

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VergisÕ tie to Saylor is troubling

Davis I have received many fine letters urging me to vote for Sydney Vergis for City Council. They tell of her many virtues and they may well be right. But I have also been told that VergisÕ candicacy is supported by Councilmember Don Saylor, who apparently gave a fundraiser for her. ÒOne is known by … Continue Reading

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Vote in the Food Co-op election

Davis Besides the city and statewide election, there is an election in progress for the board of directors of the Davis Food Cooperative. Members in good standing can vote until Friday. The Co-op is a vital, member-owned resource that affords Davis residents an opportunity to obtain excellent organic, local and sustainably produced products. Its governance … Continue Reading

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Co-op decision rested on small print

Davis I feel compelled to write about one essential issue that has been overlooked in the previous letters about the election of Davis Food Co-op board members, before the voting (or changing of oneÕs vote, which is allowed) ends Friday. That issue is that the current Co-op boardÕs disallowing the opportunity for the Co-op members … Continue Reading

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Student composers try out new music

Enterprise staff writer The Empyrean Ensemble Ñ which is dedicated to presenting ambitious new music at UC Davis and elsewhere Ñ will try out five compositions by graduate student composers at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, in the Vanderhoef Studio Theater at the Mondavi Center. A pre-concert talk will begin at 6 p.m., and since … Continue Reading

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North Korea guilty; now what?

The issue: China is the key to the delicate next steps in dealing with this unstable dictatorship A South Korean commission, augmented by experts from the U.S., Britain, Australia and Sweden, has unanimously concluded that the warship Cheonan was sunk by a North Korean-made torpedo fired by a North Korean midget submarine. NOW WHAT? By … Continue Reading

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Gloves come off as campaigns get serious

Enterprise columnist ITÕS GETTING NASTY OUT THERE É for a while, I thought this might go down as the most boring campaign in Davis City Council history É what with Joe Krovoza smiling all the time and everyone else talking about the need for a ÒcivilÓ council, candidates have been slow to speak an angry … Continue Reading

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Swanson aims to bring city together

Enterprise staff writer * EditorÕs note: This is the third in a series of profiles on the five candidates for Davis City Council. If itÕs Tuesday night, Davis City Council candidate Rochelle Swanson can be found taking notes at City Hall. Swanson, 40, is getting familiar with the issues she may soon need to grapple … Continue Reading

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BRIEFS: Duval Speck begins summer series

One of DavisÕ best-known bands, Duval Speck and The Essentials, will kick off this seasonÕs weekly downtown concert series with a performance from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the E Street Plaza, between Second and Third streets, Davis. This event is part of the Davis Downtown Business AssociationÕs free ÒFriday Night MusicÓ concert series, … Continue Reading

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LETTERS: Two candidates are already leaders

Davis Rochelle Swanson and Joe Krovoza, already proven leaders in Davis, will be effective City Council members. Please join us in voting for Rochelle and Joe. As Davis school board members, weÕve had the pleasure of working with both Rochelle and Joe in the service of our students and families. WeÕve seen Rochelle in her … Continue Reading

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Vergis will do the hard work

Davis I am writing to express my support for Sydney Vergis for City Council. IÕve been in business in downtown Davis since 1994. Consequently, I was very interested in the candidatesÕ presentations at the Davis Downtown Business Association candidate forum. I already knew that Sydney is a very good listener and knew of her qualifications, … Continue Reading

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HeÕs fair, dedicated and smart

Davis We enthusiastically endorse Joe Krovoza for City Council. While he is a good friend, this fact does not overshadow our opinions as to his qualifications for this office. In all of our interactions with him over the seven years we have been in Davis, Joe has consistently shown himself to be someone who is … Continue Reading

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Ringing endorsement for Krovoza

Davis In my opinion, there is no person more qualified, and no candidate, declared or undeclared, better suited for service on the Davis City Council, than Joe Krovoza. Robert Thayer Davis

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Yes on Measure R, for democracy

Davis Measure R renews DavisÕ Measure J and would continue to allow residents of Davis to vote on projects that would develop open space or agricultural land surrounding the city. Please vote yes on Measure R and permit the people of Davis a democratic voice on the future of their city. Carolyn Kopper Davis

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