Monthly Archives: July 2010

Scott Miller Opts Out of Council Race

Scott Miller, owner of the mobile venture Tutu’s Hawaiian Shave Ice in Simi Valley, announced his candidacy for Simi Valley City Council several months ago. But as of today, he’s officially standing down. Scott and I spoke briefly today on … Continue reading

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Huber’s No Nonsense Stance on Immigration

Huber proposes no-nonsense Immigration ordinance for city Simi Valley, CA (7/19/2010):  As mayor, Bob Huber will introduce an ordinance requiring every company that does business with the City of Simi Valley and every business that applies for a business permit … Continue reading

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Simi Valley Candidates and Social Networking

The social networking scene has heated up significantly in the past two years, and we’ve already seen stories in the newspaper about candidates for Simi Valley City Council and Simi Valley Mayor using these new channels to spread the word. … Continue reading

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Michelle Foster Files First for City Council

By now, we’ve heard who intends to run for Simi Valley City Council because they’ve filed their intent to run with the city and I’ve discussed them here or we’ve read about them in the newspapers. The only one I … Continue reading

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SojkaVision On the Air

I have a real appreciation for online video! Here’s a good one from Team Sojka, recently published on their new YouTube channel named SojkaVision. The video was produced by Don Norris who does great work. I’ve seen his pictorial videos … Continue reading

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Sinaloa Park to Become a Reality

Tonight I got to watch the City Council at work.  As Councilmember Steve Sojka put it, this was one of those City Council meetings to remember and be proud of.  Sinaloa Park, the proposed family recreation center, has been approved … Continue reading

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Huber Campaign Holds Off on Signs

Despite the city ordinance allowing signs  to be posted at this point before the election, the Huber for Mayor Campaign says it won’t do it according to this release: Thank you to all of you that have inquired on the … Continue reading

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Mayor Candidates on Facebook

The Candidates for Mayor are both on Facebook, each as individuals and as campaigners.  I really enjoy seeing the candidates embracing this technology. It’s a terrific way to interact with the voters and I think will serve them both well. … Continue reading

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Campaign Sign Season 2010

It’s one of my favorite times of the year: Campaign Sign Season! Seeing the campaign signs posted strategically throughout the city always says to me that an election is on its way and these people have something they want me … Continue reading

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Keith Mashburn for Simi Valley City Council

I just spoke to Keith Mashburn who announced that he’s running for Simi Valley City Council.  When he initially contacted me, I knew immediately who he was because I recall the quotes from him regarding the Candlelight Nightclub issues that … Continue reading

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