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By Anonymous — Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order: |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
Recent Gas Price Spike Could Produce Windfall for Government
SACRAMENTO, CA – George Runner today released the latest general fund sales and use tax revenue collection numbers from the first three months of the 2012-13 fiscal year. According to Runner, from July through September the State Board of Equalization received $4.64 billion in revenue, just two and a half percent shy of the Department of Finance’s budget projection of $4.76 billion. “It’s too early to know for sure, but so far sales tax revenue appears to be largely on track to meet the state’s budget needs,” Runner said. “I can’t help but think that if more Californians had jobs, these revenue numbers would be even stronger.” Runner noted that the latest numbers do not reflect the recent spike in gas prices. He added that high fuel prices have the potential to create a tax windfall for state and local government. Earlier this year Runner proposed legislation capping rising fuel taxes, but it failed to gain traction in the Legislature. The State Board of Equalization posts a monthly summary of general fund retail sales and use tax collections on its website (www.boe.ca.gov). Elected in November 2010, George Runner represents more than nine million Californians as a member of the State Board of Equalization. For more information, visit www.boe.ca.gov/Runner. |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
SACRAMENTO, CA – George Runner today issued the following statement in response to a class action lawsuit filed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association: “As one of California’s elected tax officials, it’s my responsibility to use my elected office to ensure that taxpayers are treated fairly. “Accordingly, I commend the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association for bringing together Californians from every walk of life and region of our state to right the wrong that is the fire tax. “The Governor and Legislature’s willingness to impose such an unfair and regressive tax in direct violation of the Constitution should serve as a wake-up call for all freedom-loving Californians. “I am pleased to lend my full support to this lawsuit, and I look forward to seeing it prevail.” Elected in November 2010, George Runner represents more than nine million Californians as a member of the State Board of Equalization. To help inform California taxpayers, Runner has established a website, calfirefee.com, providing the latest fire tax news and information. |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
Sacramento, CA – The California Taxpayers Association has given Sen. Strickland (R-Moorpark) a 100% on their annual Legislative Voting Record. “I’m honored to have once again received a perfect score from the California Taxpayers Association – I have always been and will continue to be an advocate for taxpayers throughout California,” Sen. Strickland said. “One of my top priorities is making sure we maximize the precious tax dollars that come to Sacramento and stop reaching into the pockets of hardworking Californians every time we run out of cash,” Sen. Strickland added. “Instead of raising taxes yet again, we need to focus on job-creation and putting people back to work.” Founded in 1926, the California Taxpayers Association has protected taxpayers from unnecessary taxation and has been a proponent of fiscal responsibility, standing firm against government inefficiency and mismanagement. Their 2012 Legislative Voting Record is based on the bills which would most affect California’s taxpayers and economy. A copy of the California Taxpayers Association’s 2012 Legislative Voting Record can be found here. Sen. Strickland is available to the media for an interview or comments. Tony Strickland represents California Senate District 19, which includes portions of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. |
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By Anonymous — Monday, October 8th, 2012
 City of Fillmore CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA |
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By Anonymous — Monday, October 1st, 2012
BURBANK, CA - The California Republican Party today made the follwing statement regarding California Governor Jerry Brown signing Assembly Bill 2026, which extends the $100 million annual tax break for California motion picture companies: "Gov. Brown just signed the bill that extends tax breaks for the film industry. Presumably, the Governor believes that the lower tax rates will provide incentives for more films to be made here, resulting in more jobs. More jobs will result in more tax revenue because working people pay more taxes. "Someone needs to ask the Governor why that sound economic logic doesn't apply to every other aspect of the economy. We need to ask Gov. Brown why he wants want to raise taxes on small businesses through Prop 30 but lower them for the film industry?" |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
Moorpark, CA — The Rotary Club of Moorpark Morning Announces that California State Senator Tony Strickland will be the featured speaker at their regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, September 27. Senator Strickland will be providing an update on his work representing Moorpark in the California State Senate. The Moorpark Morning Rotary Club meets on Thursday Mornings from 7:00 to 8:15am at The Grinder Restaurant at 1 West Los Angeles Avenue in Moorpark. Meetings are open to the public. Howard Yaras, President of the Rotary Club of Moorpark Morning had the following remarks: “We are very excited to be hosting Senator Strickland at our meeting this Thursday. Moorpark Morning Rotary enjoys providing a platform by which all of our community’s leaders can communicate with their constituents and receive feedback.” Senator Strickland’s visit follows a recent visit by California State Senator Fran Pavley. The Rotary Club of Moorpark Morning is a Moorpark Chapter of Rotary International. The organization raises money for community organizations and promotes local volunteerism. For more information, visit http://www.moorparkmorningrotary.org |
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By Anonymous — Monday, September 24th, 2012
City of Fillmore CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order: |
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By Anonymous — Monday, September 17th, 2012
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (R-Camarillo) announced that he is proud to have supported the passage of Senate Bill 863 which offers significant reforms to California’s expensive Worker’s Compensation system, and Senate Bill 1186 which seeks to reduce the predatory ADA lawsuits that burden small businesses with expensive legal shakedowns over workplace accessibility issues. “While I’m disappointed that other business reforms did not pass the legislature this year, these repairs to the highly criticized and costly state system of worker’s compensation is a step in the right direction,” stated Assemblyman Gorell. “The response we have received from the business community for our recently launched economic development ‘Gold Team’ consistently identifies the very high cost of workers compensation as a major impediment to the growth of their business. This important reform will be a real benefit to our local and state businesses when they need it most.” “Additionally, lawsuit abuses have made California extremely hostile to the small businesses which are the backbone of the state’s economy. SB 1186 takes aim at the predatory lawyers while still working to protect the needs of the disabled.” SB 863 has received the support of both business and labor groups and has been designed to both increase long term disability benefits and cut costs by reducing inefficiency, fraud, and the excessive litigation that has caused worker’s compensation premiums to skyrocket over the past few years. SB 1186 seeks to ban “demand for money” letters, where predatory lawyers order businesses to pay them money or face lawsuits over potential Americans with Disabilities Act violations. Nearly 40 percent of ADA lawsuits in the nation are filed in California. |
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By Anonymous — Monday, September 17th, 2012
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblyman Jeff Gorell (R-Camarillo) commented on the passage of Assembly Bill 1478, a measure which passed the Assembly yesterday, to fund for two years the State Parks that were previously on the closure list: “Only a few months ago we were all facing the fear of seeing many of our treasured state parks threatened with closure, notably Ventura County’s McGrath State Beach. Through the tireless efforts of the local community, funds were raised to save the park, and we celebrated their success. “However, shortly thereafter we found out that the State Parks Department failed to report $54 million that it secretly held in a separate ‘slush fund’ while engaging in unethical self-serving accounting practices instead of keeping our parks open. “I supported AB 1478, which guarantees that our parks, including McGrath State Beach, remain open through 2014 by appropriating millions of dollars from the department’s former slush funds to the fund’s originally intended purpose. Notwithstanding this action, I am committed to ensuring that investigations and audits of the Parks Department continue to ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent ethically and consistent with the wishes of taxpaying Californians.” |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
City of Fillmore CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1. Call to Order: |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Pledges to repeal Pelosi's plan to take $741 billion from medicare
Oxnard, CA - Today, Senator Tony Strickland signed the Social Security and Medicare Protection pledge to oppose all efforts to change the sacred promise to Ventura County and American seniors. “Ventura County seniors have worked hard and have paid for their Social Security and Medicare benefits” said Strickland. “As Congressman, my first priority will be to repeal the plan that steals over $700 billion from Medicare and restore that money. Medicare is going broke and by taking $741 billion from this very important program, Julia Brownley is making it worse. I’ll put Ventura County first and protect the benefits my neighbors and my parents depend on.” The Social Security and Medicare protection pledge can be viewed by clicking here. “Nancy Pelosi convinced Julia Brownley to move here from Los Angeles, and together with their liberal allies, immediately spent nearly $1 million distorting Ventura County leader Linda Parks’ position on Medicare,” added Jake Parsons, Strickland’s campaign manager. “Brownley’s dishonest and shameful attacks hide the fact that she supports devastating cuts to programs Ventura County seniors depend on.” Tony Strickland’s first job was washing wheelchairs at a nursing home, instilling him with a deep passion for America’s greatest generation at a very young age. During an interview with Timm Herdt, State Editor of the Ventura County Star, Strickland indicated that he would have voted against the Medicare provisions in the Ryan Plan. State Senator Tony Strickland was elected to the California State Senate representing parts of Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties in 2008. He previously served the area as a member of the State Assembly from 1998 to 2004. He is married to his wife of 14 years, Audra. Together they have two small children: Ruby Ruth and Anthony Paul. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Sacramento, CA – Senate Joint Resolution 19, authored by Sen. Tony Strickland (R-Moorpark), passed the Assembly floor on a bipartisan vote and now moves to the Governor’s desk for signature. “California’s military bases are incredibly important to both our state as a whole and to the communities where they’re located,” Sen. Strickland said. “In Ventura County, Naval Base Ventura County is the largest employer, providing over 17,000 jobs for both servicemembers and civilians alike.” “In addition to the hundreds of thousands of jobs military bases across the state provide to hardworking Californians, they also provide a strong national security presence and help ensure our ongoing safety,” Sen. Strickland added. “I’m glad my colleagues stood with me in sending a strong message to Congress to let them know just how vital our military bases are.” SJR 19 encourages CONTINUED » |
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By George Runner — Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
 Senator George Runner Serving the 17th District which incorporates portions of the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura and Kern counties. A fire tax bill is coming soon to a mailbox near you. It's not fair; it's not constitutional, but thanks to Gov. Jerry Brown and the Legislature, the bills are coming all the same. On Aug. 13, the state of California began mailing the first of more than 825,000 "Fire Prevention Fee" bills to Californians who own property with a habitable structure in a State Responsibility Area (SRA)- those 31 million acres where CalFire has primary responsibility for fire prevention and suppression. It doesn't matter whether you've invested time, sweat and money to meet the state's ever-evolving fire standards. It doesn't matter whether you experience any benefit from CalFire's prevention activities. It doesn't even matter whether you already pay for local fire service - though if you do, you'll get a $35 discount. Like it or not, if you live in an SRA, the state is going to start billing you $150 each year. And if you don't pay within 30 days, you'll face steep penalties and interest. The bills are CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Sacramento, CA – Sen. Tony Strickland (R-Moorpark) has joint-authored Senate Bill 301, which seeks to reinstate the successful Healthy Families Program. “Many of my constituents were devastated by the elimination of the Healthy Families Program and their access to healthcare was threatened. I am honored to be a joint-author of SB 301, which will reinstate this program,” Sen. Strickland said. “Healthy Families has been incredibly successful in providing access to healthcare to over 800,000 California children across the state.” “I’ve worked in the past to get my constituents enrolled in the Healthy Families Program to make sure they receive quality healthcare,” Sen. Strickland added. “I’m hopeful the Governor will work with legislators on both sides of the aisle and reinstate a program that’s been a positive alternative for so many kids in California.” Note: A similar bill, Assembly Bill 826, of which Sen. Strickland is a principal co-author, is also making its way through the legislature. Sen. Strickland is available to the media for an interview or comments. Tony Strickland represents California Senate District 19, which includes portions of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
City of Fillmore CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
City of Fillmore CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA |
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By Anonymous — Monday, August 13th, 2012
City of Fillmore CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA |
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By Anonymous — Monday, July 30th, 2012
CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 25th, 2012
 SACRAMENTO, CA – California AMBER Alert author George Runner today joined California Highway Patrol Commissioner Joe Farrow and others at an event marking the ten year anniversary of the life-saving program. “The AMBER Alert is government at its best,” said Runner. “It protects Californians, which is the first priority of government, and it’s done efficiently and effectively.” Runner noted that California’s AMBER Alert program has not only saved the lives of hundreds of abducted children, but has also captured abductors before they could commit further crimes. “The State of California needed a mechanism in place to assist in recovering our children safe and sound,” said Runner. “I’m pleased to have been instrumental in the success of California’s AMBER Alert network. Runner shared the story of how he came to author the legislation ten years ago based on a suggestion from a constituent who had learned of the idea during a visit to Texas, where the first AMBER Alert law was enacted. He also recalled the very first California AMBER Alert, which ironically was issued in the summer of 2002 near his home in the Antelope Valley area. In that instance, two young ladies were successfully rescued after a Cal-Trans worker reported a vehicle matching the alert’s description. According to CHP, the AMBER alert program has led to the safe recovery of 234 children since it was first implemented statewide in July 2002. Elected in November 2010, George Runner now represents more than nine million Californians as a member of the State Board of Equalization. For more information, visit www.boe.ca.gov/Runner. |
