Tag Archives: CALPERS

Glendora candidates meet with Tribune editors

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Daniel Tedford

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 →

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New contract for Glendora’s chief cuts benefits

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Daniel Tedford

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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Notes on the Glendora candidates forum

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Daniel Tedford

Last night was the Glendora council candidates forum where the seven contenders sparred (not really, more like, politely conveyed their views) over various city issues. First and foremost, I must say that Ken Herman was a gracious moderator. Despite the … Continue reading →

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Ends vs. Means: A case study in a good decision done the wrong way (maybe) in Glendora

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Daniel Tedford

Here is a classic case of do the ends justify the means. Recently, it came to my attention that three Glendora council members decided pay for their CALPERS pension benefit in a decision that made some experts skeptical as to … Continue reading →

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