Voice of the People: Please Vote “NO” on Measure C by Doug Wilson - City News Group, Inc.

Community Calendar

FEBRUARY
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
View Events
Submit Events
directory

Voice of the People: Please Vote “NO” on Measure C

By Doug Wilson, Grand Terrace Resident
October 31, 2013 at 08:20am. Views: 27

This is the last time I will implore you to vote “NO” on Measure C. Election Day is November 5th. If you choose to vote “NO” it means you refuse to believe the same tired threats that have appeared on glossy flyers sent by a political group led by Mayor Pro Tem Sandoval, who has been “juicing” the tax for more than a year. Don’t fall for the propaganda carefully constructed by professionals from information supplied by City staffers, the same folks who brought you $2,000,000 in annual overhead for 12½ employees. Keep talking to yourself if you think, “I just don’t see how I have any choice but to vote ‘YES’.” Too many wrongs don’t make a right. Voting “NO” is your best possible option. Grand Terrace can’t disincorporate without a two-thirds vote and a financial plan to pay off debt. Grand Terrace will remain an independent city. At last Tuesday’s City Council meeting, City Attorney Adams, (who is contracted), validated everything I have been saying about our right to restructure City staffing by combining services and contracting to qualified professionals. California Law does not allow a “RoboCop” version of police protection where a private security firm can replace an arm of the government. But State Government Code 37103 does allow financial, economic, accounting, engineering, legal, and administrative services to be furnished by contract. Those “others” pay their own retirement benefits. The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority requires one City employee for the City to qualify for insurance under their program. City Manager Adams validated police service levels. Our 3½ square-mile city will still have police protection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week plus deputy service. We will not be below “acceptable” levels for rapid response to 911 calls or general police service. Measure C isn’t necessary to maintain roads. Road repair isn’t even in the current budget. I’d rather pay a user’s fee to keep the parks open any day than pay a Utility Tax to fund a bunch of bureaucratic nonsense! Please vote “NO” on Measure C.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: CalKIDS

By Vanessa Vizard, Contributing Writer

February 24, 2026 at 01:48pm. Views: 200

An event staff member assists an attendee at the CalKIDS check-in table, helping her register and sharing information as community resources are made available.

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By William Cortez, Community Writer

February 10, 2026 at 03:03pm. Views: 510

A job seeker speaks with a representative at a Business & Employment Resource Center (BERC) booth during a career fair, where employers share information and resources with attendees in a bright indoor venue.

Photo Courtesy of: ChatGPT (AI-generated)

By Ruby Stephenson, Contributing Writer

February 24, 2026 at 01:48pm. Views: 325

AI-rendered image: Community members, families, and children gather outside the boarded entrance of Moreno Valley Mall, where signs posted on the doors read “Mall Closed,” illustrating the impact of a temporary shutdown on local residents.

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

February 24, 2026 at 01:48pm. Views: 195

CSHS Athlete of the Week: Abubacarr Saidy

Photo Courtesy of: Elci Photography

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

February 24, 2026 at 01:48pm. Views: 624

“Chuck” William Cecil and his wife, Beverly Cecil, stand proudly with Johan Gallo, Grand Terrace Cars & Coffee's coordinator, as they are recognized for their long-standing dedication and support of Grand Terrace Cars & Coffee

Photo Courtesy of: Congressman Pete Aguilar

By Carl M. Dameron, Contributing Writer

February 24, 2026 at 01:48pm. Views: 202

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar represents the 33rd Congressional District of California. He is the keynote speaker at The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino’s 32nd Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers.

Photo Courtesy of: City of San Bernardino, Instagram: IE Voice

By Ruby Stephenson, Contributing Writer

February 24, 2026 at 01:50pm. Views: 399

A bright red and gold dragon costume weaves through a crowd of smiling adults and children at an outdoor festival, as performers lean down to interact with attendees during a lively dragon dance.

Photo Courtesy of: Designed by Freepik

By Charmaine Mislang, Community Writer

February 24, 2026 at 01:48pm. Views: 313

Two students stand in a library, looking down at an open book together, with shelves of books visible in the background.
Over the past year, Redlands Unified has relied on Administrative Regulation 1312.2 – Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials, a policy adopted by the Board of Education on Aug. 19, 2025, to guide how concerns about library and instructional materials are reviewed.

Photo Courtesy of: VA Loma Linda

By Stephen K. Robinson, Contributing Writer

February 24, 2026 at 01:49pm. Views: 389

Exterior view of the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Medical Center, a large beige multi-story building with blue window accents. Three flagpoles displaying the American flag and military service flags stand in front of the entrance, surrounded by landscaped grass, rocks, and a small water feature.

Photo Courtesy of: Youtube: SBS Probation

By William Cortez, Contributing Writer

February 24, 2026 at 01:49pm. Views: 281

An indoor workshop scene shows teaching artists, M. Ahofi and J. Lee of PMHU, seated and playing guitar and cello, while others observe in the background. The photo is depicted with a blue, on-screen banner reading, “Mapping Progress: Project: Music Heals Us.”

Photo Courtesy of: ChatGPT (AI-generated)

By Tracy Calentti, Contributing Writer

February 24, 2026 at 01:49pm. Views: 427

An AI-rendered image showing a person wearing a hood and gloves removing a property tax payment envelope from a blue mail drop box during low light conditions.

Photo Courtesy of: Jsmithwikigt, Wikipedia

By Charmaine Mislang, Community Writer

February 24, 2026 at 01:49pm. Views: 284

City of Grand Terrace images from top, left to right - Grand Terrace City Hall, Blue Mountain Trail, Northeast City Entrance, Historical Plaque, Veterans Wall of Freedom.

--> -->