Frank Simpson: DRINKING FROM A FIRE HYDRANT

New Planning Commission--A Perfect Political Storm?

undisclosed@petaluma360.com (frank-simpson) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:52:40 EDT

Appointing a new Planning Commission is not going to be a simple matter. The new commission must have credibility if it is to have a chance to succeed.

Petaluma Signs & Times

undisclosed@petaluma360.com (frank-simpson) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:30:08 EDT

Petaluma City Budget & Dutra Asphalt Plant

Two of the biggest issues in Petaluma

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undisclosed@petaluma360.com (frank-simpson) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:42:26 EDT

It is an understatement to say these are tough times for most of us. In recognition, Petaluma 360 created a new feature on its web page...
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Myopia & Provincialism--Alive & Well In Petaluma

undisclosed@petaluma360.com (frank-simpson) — Thu, 28 May 2009 09:37:23 EDT

People say to "think outside the box" but I think, they ARE the box.

PETALUMA'S WAY OFF TARGET!

undisclosed@petaluma360.com (frank-simpson) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:20:34 EDT

To continue in the old thinking is to set the stage for what took place at the Petaluma Sheraton a few days ago--"Shopping center supporters, critics spar at Sheraton party"
What's next? Riots and fights in the street over a ...

PETALUMA'S GREAT DIVIDE...REDUX(?)

undisclosed@petaluma360.com (frank-simpson) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:49:37 EST

Bogus Issues vs. Unpleasant Realities

BIG BOX...LITTLE BOX...EMPTY BOX?

undisclosed@petaluma360.com (frank-simpson) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:02:47 EST

As 2008 winds down and we look ahead to 2009--with more than a little trepidation--I sense a renewal of the debate over development, retail sales tax leakage, and how to keep Big Box stores out of Petaluma.

PETALUMA'S CHOICE--No on Measure K

undisclosed@petaluma360.com (frank-simpson) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:16:27 EDT

Another election season is rapidly coming to a close. After November 4, the campaign detritus of election booklets, mailers, campaign literature, and campaign signs will be deposited in history's recycle bin...

MEASURE K DEBATE--Water & $$$$

undisclosed@petaluma360.com (frank-simpson) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:05:32 EDT

The Public Debate on Petaluma's Measure K took place last Wednesday evening. Bryant Moynihan (BM) argued the case for passage of the measure and Jeff Mayne (JM) argued in opposition to the measure.

COPPER GUTTERS--Measure K's Red Herring

undisclosed@petaluma360.com (frank-simpson) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:04:29 EDT

The core theme of the argument presented by proponents of Measure K is that the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility is "overbuilt, over engineered, and over designed." To correct this situation, they argue that the rates should be reduced ...