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Friday's Internet Edition, 8:23 AM, September 3, 2010.
Letters to the Editor for October 22, 2008
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Wow!
Editor:
I’m truly impressed to hear that Payne wields that much power over the council. The three stooges of the council are rude and continually push their personal agenda. They fail to understand that they were elected for and by the people.
It is so sad that the two who wrote in last week lack the intelligence to comprehend who (Payne) has this community’s best interest. It is extraordinary that Mrs. Payne understands the needs of this community and works hard to implement it. She supported pay for performance but the “3” voted it down so management could implement pay for non-production.
I’m glad that Barbara understands she was elected to represent all the citizens of Galt with no personal agenda. Stand up and reelect – YES Barbara Payne – NO for Raboy.
Mattie Shepherd
Outraged
Editor:
I was outraged to read Mr. Slaughterback’s letter attacking Barbara Payne. The idea that she carried a news reporter around in her back pocket shows the kind of mentality Mr. Slaughterback has.
He, on the other hand, seems to find great satisfaction in getting up in front of the TV cameras at every council meeting with a thoroughly negative attitude. He doesn’t mind focusing on Councilmember Payne or Clare trying to give his critical opinion.’
You did not mention how the other council member voted to raise fees. As far as saving the senior citizens from rate hikes as a member of the oversight committee, I see that you have accomplished nothing but take up time and money of the employees of the city.
People who give of their time and energy volunteering for the community should be appreciated, not the target of your warped view. I believe that you are enjoying being a member of the good ole boys club that seems to keep Galt from progressing as a town people can enjoy.
Dolleen Augustine
Roberts served well
Editor:
This December Sue Roberts wraps up her second and final term on the Galt High School Board. Her service to the district and community has been exemplary and her departure leaves a leadership void on the Board.
During her eight years on the Board, she has shown strong leadership skills, honesty, ingenuity and integrity. Sue has had many legislative and policy successes to her name during her eight-year tenure as a trustee.
Here is a small sampling: Sue supported the bond measure that led to the creation of Liberty Ranch when others opposed it; she stood up for equality in education for all students when others thought we should play favorites; she has always stressed the importance of developing skills that our students will need for 21st century jobs; and she has spearheaded the development of the Character Coalition.
Sue has accomplished all of this and much more while upholding the highest professional standards.
Sue, I would like to congratulate you on the outstanding contribution you have made to our district and community, and most importantly, your hard work on behalf of all of our students.
Alex Bauer
GHS teacher
Rebuttal to letter
Editor:
In response to Mr. Slaughterback’s letter, I never thought doing volunteer work would be a target for criticism.
As a member of the WWSTP oversight committee, you must know that the upgrade will be borne by the existing ratepayers. Developers will pay their share of the expansion.
At the recent Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidate forum, I said the general plans needs to move forward. If there are changes to it, they can be considered with an amendment at some future time. I was the dissenting vote to raise the utility fee. The vote was 4-1.
I refuse to ask taxpayers to pay for my health insurance. That $6,000 or $7,000 council expenditure a month could go toward a youth or senior center.
The hope we had for a movie theater was only made available by lowering the fees from $4 million to $3 million on a piece of property that we were only collecting minimum property taxes. That hope seems dela
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