Born a 10th generation Oregonian, (5 generations on each side) I have an enthusiasm for learning and teaching new things. After a ten year mini career in the dental field I moved on to research and embraced the social web. Though the internet is far too large for any one person to claim to be an expert, I can hold my own with the latest trends.
I enjoy researching and writing blogs. As the "Internet Program Director" for myMotherLode.com since 2008, I update the website and have a wide variety of interests. There is always something entertaining, educational or inspirational to share.
We fully support Tuolumne County Supervisor Kirk’s recent position that the County take no action on the toothless, time-wasting so-called “Climate Action Plan.” The city should shelve their “Plan” as well. The unattainable goals and onerous mandates that Gavin Newsome’s policies have forced on Californians so that he can claim green street cred for his near-certain Presidential campaign, will only further cripple the state’s economy and quality of life. Requiring everything to be run by electricity in a state with ongoing brownouts is, in itself, ridiculous.
Ballot Measure X calls for an additional sales tax of 1% in unincorporated areas of the county for 10 years dedicating the tax revenue as follows: 40% for the sheriff's department; 40% for fire services; and 20% for roads. While most agree that all governmental bodies could do a better job managing their expenses versus revenues, the fact is that less than 50% of the county’s budget is discretionary; the balance is spent on state mandated issues and Tuolumne County has fallen far behind our neighbors in Public Safety salaries making it nearly impossible for the Sherriff to staff up to patrol all of the county’s poorly maintained roads. We make the rare recommendation of voting “YES” on this additional tax that sunsets in 10 years.
