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Paul Maguire

Here the city claims it needs the owners mountain top for a secondary water supply tank while it refurbishes its old one. They take the county assessors value(really really low), double it, and say thats what its worth. The owner, with planning experience, is getting the shaft from Calistoga- and wi...

Paul Maguire

Plenty of positive posts here- see Good News in American Canyon and surrounding areas started by me in April of this year- very little positive posts by others, went negative by little league dad criticisms of me-died shortly thereafter. The criticism of Kathleen Shamat and "her family" wa...

Paul Maguire

Kathleen Shamet was willing to stand up for what she thought was right, and put her name on it. Weasles like you (the post above) take shots at people and hide behind the computer. Have you even met her family? I have, and for you to say such a thing shows you don't know anything about them. You are...

Paul Maguire

I wish the Chief success for his run next year as Sheriff. Chief Koford has my support. He will do an excellent job at the helm.

Paul Maguire

Attorneys only work for free on TV and in the movies. No, this attorney will ask for and get legal fees if he prevails on appeal. And you can bet it be close at least 250 k or more.

Paul Maguire

The litigants are entitled to their day in court, especially if they have to pay legal fees or the bond. Should they prevail on appeal, these costs and the bond go away. THey have no choice but to appeal. Butler had to expect an appeal by going after legal fees or court costs and the bond. Had this ...

Paul Maguire

That is the problem with secret societies, governments with secrets- if they cannot blab about it, then they usually shouldnt be doing it. It is like these close session negotiations on property- who knows what the heck is going on- with public property, being sold, for a song at times in my opinion...

Paul Maguire

Good Job American Canyon is fixing some of hte potholes on ac road-

Paul Maguire

"It's hard to fly with the eagles when you are surrounded by turkeys"

Eagles don't fly together....you find them one at a time.

Ducks fly together, and they go quack quack quack.....like a group that makes a bunch of noise here in American Canyon...quack, quack quack.

Paul Maguire

And who says public comment doesnt work? There is a little green line to indicate the project was started on 1 of the signs - at ac and broadway, none at Flosden and AC though- but at least someone was paying attention and got something done!

Paul Maguire

I am not saying that litigation is the answer, but rather that it is irresponsible to allow the city to be in this position in the first place! When the Grand Jury issues a negative report like they did about American Canyons water losses at 30% , that is VERY BAD INDICATOR! When it is documented in...

Paul Maguire

I have a project over in Cordelia and there are large power lines overhead right across the property. We approached PGE about putting those under ground, and it was a non starter. They said it is not even a possibility from a cost standpoint, and their own planning. These are the same size towers th...

Paul Maguire

Well, the problem with the Wal Mart is part in its location and its size. AC is really broken up by the overpass at Green Island Road, where it is mostly industrial to the north, and being developed with retail, commerical, medium and high density housing, and a town center to the south. The size wi...

Paul Maguire

Sorry, American Canyon will not be a world class destination- those are left for cities like Miami, San Francisco, Paris, New York, Cancun, Maui, etc. But you are right that we definately can do better than we have, and the issues you raise are all key issues. The problem here is one of control. Tak...

Paul Maguire

Weil is addressing this issue, because it's his job. His action items include locating the problem areas using hi-tech equipment and then replace or repair once they are identified. As he discussed at previous council meetings The fact that someone has a job in this city does not necessarily mean t...

Paul Maguire

Just another classic example of why change in needed in American Canyon. For those of you who are unfamiliar, a recent report stated that AC is a huge water waster-losing up to 30% of its water supply by leaking pipes and water mains that are at the end of their useful life. ANd who pays for this mi...

Paul Maguire

Just another one of those important little things, like providing water, sewer, and power, is cell service. THe good news is Rick Hess is working on raising the cell tower over on his property, which should improve service for the customers who use his service. However, the Waterton area has very ba...

Paul Maguire

Here is a good idea gone bad. The city wants everyone in town to know the progress of the repairs and widening of AC Road. So they put up these big signs, staring in June- hey its now August, 2 months later, and we are 0% complete last I checked. I wonder just how long the city will leave the progre...

Paul Maguire

Construction is suppose to start this year by Hess Construction- you are probably looking at winter/spring of 2006- for a better estimate, call Hess Development Company in AC at AC Plaza

Paul Maguire

I too was singled out for not being at the trial. At the time I didn't even respond, because the whole accusation implies that those that ran are not concerned enough about the city. Of course, the people that make these acccusations Joan didnt run for office either, so what does that tell you. They...

Paul Maguire

What I mean is the council gives input, but for the most part( not all hte time for most of the time) the city manager puts together the agenda- thus controls the topics of discussion. I did not say that the city manager accomplishes projects without the council- I said the city manager has incredib...

Paul Maguire

BTW, if you want to know what the city manager thinks is a priority, look at the budget, that he prepared with teh interim finance director- not much money there for parks- lots of money for water pipe replacements, roads, and other infrastructure.

Paul Maguire

Nothing negative about my comments at all. The track record speaks for itself. The city manager controls the agenda for the most part, and therefor runs the city for the most part. His priorities of what is important will be the matters the council acts upon for the most part. If you want something ...

Paul Maguire

Perhaps the Holy Family Church should then list and sell their property to raise the capital to build a church? When I spoke to Father Pat about it, he advised me that if I had an interest, to "get in line". So certainly there is a demand for the dirt there. Father Pat has told me he the c...

Paul Maguire

Well now here we go. So what, the union is going to sue us for not using union help to pick up weeds. Give me a break! I am not against Unions, but I am against stupidity. Just because some union rep writes some letter doesnt mean we cannot keep our town up. The fact is that if we had an intership p...

Paul Maguire

Although your list is useful, your suggestion of giving it to the council and city staff to get it done is a non starter. Both the city staff and council have been unable to finish projects on the board for years. They can't even get their act together enough to fix potholes all over town that are a...

Paul Maguire

What does that tell you when time and time again, citizens have complained about potholes, and cannot get them fixed? During my campaign, I suggested a summer intership program, where as we could train and hire summer help to work with permanent employees. And like just about all my ideas, it was ig...

Paul Maguire

Potholes:

1. Get 3 guys and an asphalt truck
2. GO buy some asphalt
3. Go to a pot hole
4. Put asphalt in Potholes while one guy watches traffic
5. Go to next pot hole and start at number 3

Paul Maguire

That is amazing!

What a absolute irresponsible position for the council to take. Wow. Incredible.

What are we paying for the city manager position per year?

I can't even comment anymore, I am just bewildered by that one.

Paul Maguire

A good number of workable solutions have been presented and never done. The problem is not ideas, but rather implementation. Until it is DONE, it is meaningless. " We hope someday to have a highschool". Ya, so what? When can you deliver one, on time, when needed(yesterday). " we hope ...

Paul Maguire

Mihdingcitybiz- Look, at the end of the day, if you want something done, you have to give it to a busy person anyway, as they are the only ones GETTING anything done!

You and I both know that 80 % of the work is done by 20% of the people most of the time.

Paul Maguire

And after reading dan judges article- Ok, so we use to pay them 25 dollars now we are going to pay them 105 dollars- lets see There is 4K a year of the cities money because " garcia doesnt feel $25 per meeting is enough" Come on- so you give them a 4 x increase? That is very bad fiscal res...

Paul Maguire

Mindingcitybusiness, that is a great post! The moral of the story is if you reward down statistics you get more down statistics! ( down statistics= low production, no results, not showing up as promised) This is just typical of people who have never really been in business. You cannot put up with th...

Paul Maguire

The idea that someone has a title in front of their name makes them ethical, is just not true these days. Look at Priests having sex with boys as a recent well published example. Psychiatrists having sex with patients whom they are supposed to be counselling. Lawyers revealing confidential informati...

Paul Maguire

Dude, love that dancing! That is just too funny. Not sure what you said that attacked me, but oh well.

Paul Maguire

I am right here.

Paul Maguire

SO, the conclusion then is that this approval by the Planning Department and the City Council was in part based on false or misrepresentation by Wal Mart! Seems to me that if they were not forthcoming about that, they were likely not forthcoming about other facts as well. The entire approval should ...

Paul Maguire

The Palbys situation just does not smell right to me. Over a year ago, I inquired about the property, and was told that if the use was changed, you had to knock 40 feet off the building, install fire sprinklers, and do a host of other changes. I was told that unless it remained a rest. and bar, that...

Paul Maguire

In todays Times Herald article, Wal-Mart now claims they are vacating thier current store in North Vallejo. Home Depot claims to have made a deal to move in. Gee, if my memory serves me correctly, Wal Mart claimed they would keep BOTH STORES to overcome the objections of those in the community of mo...

Paul Maguire

anytime.

Paul Maguire

That project is being developed by Rick Hess. He is the same developer that did Canyon Plaza, which he owns and manages. I have seen the artist rendition, and it looks good. Last time I spoke to him he was about 60% leased, include a new health club. He has several retail tenants, food, etc. The pro...

Paul Maguire

Looks like we will have both!

Paul Maguire

Looks like the city and Walmart won this round. Unless Amcan united appeals and wins the appeal, it looks like there will be a Supercenter here in American Canyon. From my understanding, the construction will move forward if there is an appeal, unless Amcan united can get the appellate court to issu...

Paul Maguire

And this is what we want here? A company with over 2000 documented violations of violating california gun control laws...so bad, the dept of justice steps in. Has wal mart put ephredrin drugs behind the pharmacy counter yet? This is the main ingredient used to make Crystal Meth-Crank-Ice- one of the...

Paul Maguire

Never got the money back, wasn't even worth trying, this resident had enough troubles-

No knock to renters at all, not what was intended, but rather, the home owners insurance often covers these claims- most renters to not get a renters policy-

ANd Linda, sometimes I even agree with you too!

Paul Maguire

I had a tenant that rented from me in Antioch- in their lease, they were to have no pets- they got one anyway, and it bit someone- guess who got sued- yup, me, because I was the owner of the unit. I ended up settling for about 5 K to get out of it, as it cost me close to 2400 in attorneys fees alrea...

Paul Maguire

It was the Card Room that donated to the 4th of July event. Please read prior posts. The card room is a strong employer and stable business. It has been here almost 30 years, about 18 years prior to American Canyons incorporation. California cardrooms have been in existence since the 1800's- ever wa...

Paul Maguire

Guest- Well, unfortunately the majority of hte community has not lived here 14 years, and in fact some moved in the week before the 4th of July. Promotion is about making things known. 2 or 3 well placed signs would assist with a better turn out, and help people find the event. Your response is Unbe...

Paul Maguire

In todays Times Herald, yet another victim of a vicious dog attacking her. The poor woman was strolling with her baby from the grocery store and was attacked by a dog. When will American Canyon WAKE UP and pass ordinances banning such vicious breeds in our community like Pitbulls and Rotwielers??? T...

Paul Maguire

The fourth of July Committee chaired by Cori B was in my view a disorganized, poorly run committee, with little in the way of manners and a chairman that was out of control with her foul mouth. Comments directed at me specifically were hurtful and intended to harm or disparage me publicly in both th...

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And so it begins

Weasles at work

Chief Kofords run for Napa Sheriff

attorneys working for free?????

Walmart litigation long from over as expected

secret governments do not work

Pot hole repairs being done

Eagles

Its water and leadership

unlike to move

mismanagement is the point not Bob

The water FIASCO that YOU pay for

Lousy cell service in AC

Project sign on American Canyon Road

new gym

re Joan Bennett

get real

non starter in my view

Its potholes for crying out loud!

Potholes

Unbelievable

implementation needed

more of the same

great post

Morris violating his own moral code

Wheres Paul at

Wal Mart misrepresention

Property north of Am Can Road across from safeway

amcan6

Walmart decision

more on the walmart gun issue

no money back

card room donated

signs

Another Vicious dog attack

Regarding the 4th Committee