E-Verify in the Star
The Ventura County Star published an article regarding E-Verify and how it’s become an issue in the race for Mayor. I’ve mentioned in the past that I use E-Verify where I am employed and that I find the service benign and not threatening to our position as an employer, nor do I find it to...
Big Simi Valley News
Posted by Mike Chandler in City Council, Featured Articles, Issues & Headlines, Simi News on 08 3rd, 2010 | 16 Comments
The high profile negotiations between the City of Simi Valley and Simi Valley Police Officers Association have reached a new milestone. Here’s the latest according to the city website:
The City of Simi Valley announced today that it has reached agreement with the Simi Valley Police Officers’...
Sojka for Mayor Fundraiser
Last night, I attended the Steve Sojka for Mayor Fundraiser at the Woodranch Country Club. To be perfectly frank and honest, I was sincerely looking forward to the event. I realize that I have an unspoken obligation to cover these things from a “blogger’s perspective,” but some recent...
No Coverage of State of City Address
Posted by Mike Chandler in Chamber of Commerce, City Council, Featured Articles on 02 8th, 2009 | 6 Comments
One event that I look forward to regularly is the State of the City Address sponsored by the Simi Valley Chamber, presented by Mayor Paul Miller. In better economic times, I recall being very moved and excited about the months to come. While the economic climate has shifted and the city recently adjusted...
Incumbents Take It
With numbers leaving little doubt, the incumbents in the major Simi Valley elections score a victory, but not without first proving that some candidates made a very worthy first shot and what will no doubt become a political future for some.
Simi Valley Mayor
Paul Miller is our mayor again, with 78.66%...
Mayor Miller borrows from Senator McCain
Simi Valley Mayor Paul Miller “borrowed” Senator McCain’s frequently used statement in an article at the Acorn on Friday. A quote from the article…
With unsure economic times ahead for the city, Miller said, his experience is a necessary asset. He said Simi Valley doesn’t...
Can you make a difference?
Posted by Mike Chandler in Videos on 09 7th, 2008 | No Comments
True Story: I had a friend who well in to his 20′s was not a registered voter and had no plans to ever vote in any elections. “What does it matter to me?” he asked.
I have to wonder if our elected city officials count on the fact that many people believe their vote doesn’t make...
