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Author Archives: Daniel Tedford
South El Monte Mayor says marijuana dispensary issue is done
Spoke with Mayor Louie Aguinaga about the South El Monte vote on changing its city ordinance on marijuana dispensaries to limit the amount in the city to just one. The previous ordinance allowed for two. The council voted unanimously on … Continue reading
Glendora, El Monte and South El Monte council agendas
It is Tuesday, which means numerous council meetings are tonight. Glendora: Big items include a discussion about the end of the Redevelopment Agency via its 2017-2019 sunset date and a presentation on the city’s strategic plan. El Monte: It is … Continue reading
Reporter Thomas Himes a finalist for CNPA award
San Gabriel Valley Tribune Staff Writer Thomas Himes is a finalist in the public service category for a statewide journalism contest for his reports on legally questionable police checkpoints and vehicle seizures in the Los Angeles suburb of Baldwin Park. … Continue reading
Metro Editor Ben Baeder buys the most expensive gas in the country (VIDEO)
Our Metro Editor Ben Baeder (and my boss) did some video commentary on the most expensive gas station in the country, which is found in West Covina.
Would you take $484,000 in unused leave time given the opportunity?
Glendora Mayor Ken Herman made an interesting appeal to the audience at Tuesday’s council meeting in defending City Manager Chris Jeffers’ 2007 cash out of $484,000 of unused leave time when he left the same post in Monterey Park. Herman … Continue reading
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Tagged administrative contracts, Chris Jeffers, city benefits, city councils, public money, vacation time
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A city manager’s worth: Glendora considers new contract for Chris Jeffers amid criticism
Posted this online earlier: GLENDORA – On the eve of consideration of a new long-term contract with their city manager, a new survey of employees calls into question the leadership abilities of Glendora’s top administrator. The City Council will consider … Continue reading
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Glendora city manager’s new contract
Some changes and an extension of Glendora City Manager Chris Jeffers’ contract are scheduled to be reviewed at Tuesday’s council meeting. Take a look at the contract changes here. Also, the city will present the results of an employee survey … Continue reading
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Tagged administrative contracts, Chris Jeffers, city benefits, employee compensation
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Glendora candidates meet with Tribune editors
Remember that story the Chicago Tribune did about their editorial meeting with the candidates for Mayor where all the candidates ganged up on Rahm Emanuel and it was a pretty testy meeting? Well, we had our Glendora candidates editorial board … Continue reading
Part of a well balanced breakfast, don’t forget to add some weekend links!
I saw the Social Network yesterday. Good film, if not wholly accurate. Aaron Sorkin’s writing style – and the dialogue that follows – may not be for everyone, but I always enjoy it. Only a few more films to see … Continue reading
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Tagged Facebook, fees, Jerry Brown, redevelopment, redevelopment agencies, Southern California Edison
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New contract for Glendora’s chief cuts benefits
Went over the new contract for Glendora Police Chief Rob Castro who was approved by the council Tuesday. Highlights include: – No administrative leave time – Base salary of roughly $180,000 a year – Vacation capped at 200 hours, will … Continue reading
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Tagged CALPERS, city benefits, city budgets, city salaries, police chief
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