UPDATED 8/28, 2010. Word is Sacramento Magazine has awarded North Natomas its #1 neighborhood award. Having spent nearly ten years of my life living in North Natomas, I’d like to share a few thoughts on this.
First, the incoming councilperson might want to downplay the award. Granted, the realty community is probably thrilled about it (understandable), [...]
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Sacramento Magazine hands North Natomas “#1 Neighborhood” ?
By M. Johnston • Aug 22nd, 2010 |Maybe billboard vandals need a splash of their own paint?
By M. Johnston • Jun 30th, 2010 |Newsflash to Christians who vandalized the atheist billboards: vandalizing is a crime. It is a form of theft. Hence it is sinful. HWJR?
Yeah HWJR is my new slogan for my fellow Christians engaged in acts that Jesus might not approve of . It stands for How Would Jesus Respond (to YOU)?
Arizona 8 set to vote on Strong Mayor ballot language tonight
By M. Johnston • Jun 22nd, 2010 |I used to oppose Johnson’s strong arm mayor initiative. But then two things became clear to me : 1) The lion’s share of the people opposing Johnson’s efforts hate him so much he could never do right by them anyway; 2) Johnson is only 1/8th of the problem.
Read the rest of the story»Local radio personality Eric Hogue launches RECALL SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL crusade
By M. Johnston • Jun 21st, 2010 |Great news for a Monday: there is at least ONE PERSON in Sacramento who is as furious as I am with the Sacramento City Council for the economic sanctions they imposed against Arizona.. sanctions that were clearly AGAINST THE WILL of their constituents…. sanctions that PUNISH Arizona residents and businesses in the worst economy in [...]
Read the rest of the story»Tretheway concedes, Angelique Ashby takes District 1 council seat
By M. Johnston • Jun 18th, 2010 |Congrats to “my girl.” That’s what I was told Angelique was a ways back. “Your girl Angelique..” But really, she’s not “my girl” for the record. Angelique’s my “shawty.” Get it right, people. My GIRL (my wife) isn’t the political type. Matter of fact–if I might customarily digress for a few moments–my girl is actually [...]
Read the rest of the story»Dog and pony show at Sac City Hall produces Arizona boycott stinker
By M. Johnston • Jun 16th, 2010 |I have seen some wonky stuff since I started following local politics, but what happened last night in council chambers takes the cake. This circus act must be seen to be believed. Click here to watch the video if you’re up for a hysterical laugh.. or cry.
Kevin McCarty pandering to the Latino audience by speaking [...]
21 Days of Tretheway: Campaign Conversations (Day 4)
By M. Johnston • Jun 4th, 2010 |Morning Briefing
Staffer: Sir polls show you are significantly behind in the council race for district 1.
Ray: Who cares what the polls say.
Staffer: Well, most–
Ray: Let me tell you something sunshine. I have been standing up for neighborhoods without anyone’s help for many many years, and—- [phone rings, Ray presses speaker button]
Ray: Yellow, Tretheway here
21 Days of Tretheway: Campaign Conversations (Day 15 & 16)
By M. Johnston • May 24th, 2010 |This will be a daily feature all the way up to election day. It’s an exclusive BEHIND THE SCENES look at Ray Tretheway and his keystone cop crew of staffers as they desperately try to save his $55,000 year gravy income and the four full time jobs that support him.
Fluff and Bluff
Ray [...]
Read the rest of the story»21 DAYS of Tretheway: Campaign Conversations (DAY 21)
By M. Johnston • May 18th, 2010 |This will be a daily feature all the way up to election day. It’s an exclusive BEHIND THE SCENES look at Ray Tretheway and his keystone cop crew of staffers as they desperately try to save his $55,000 year gravy income and the four full time jobs that support him.
Sign Nabbin’
Staffer: Sir there are reports [...]
FAIL: Sacramento iMayor’s strong arm mayor initiative
By M. Johnston • Feb 5th, 2010 |Kevin Johnson and his boys have it all wrong. They keep saying the court’s decision to strike down the ISAMI (iMayor strong arm mayor initiative)is a slap in the public’s face. Wrong. In this Joe’s lil’ opinion the initiative’s failure is a major VICTORY for voters who were
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