[Sosfbay-discuss] GPoSCC Meeting--Open Space Init

[Andrea Dorey]

The so-called hillside area (where I live) has been scheduled for  
annexation to San Jose since 2000.  It hasn't happened yet.
We in the hills above Milpitas are technically in the county with  
cheaper county taxes.
Andrea

On Mar 12, 2006, at 8:28 PM, Carol Brouillet wrote:

>
> Notes from the Green Party of Santa Clara County meeting of March  
> 7, 2006
>
> Tian --Facilitator
> Carol- Note-taker
> Fred  - Timekeeper
> Dana  Vibes Watcher
>
>        Open Space Initiative Intro --  Peter
> Drekmeier, recently elected to the Palo Alto City
> Council.  Over 3 years, environmentalists have
> been working on it.  New For Santa Clara
> —protect open space in a very fair way.  Only
> covers Ranch/unincorporated land/large scale agriculture.
>        Reduces the amount of development that you can do.
>        Special protection for scenic views,
> riparian corridors, sensitive habitat.  Lots of support.
>   No cost to voters.
>       We need 52,000 signatures.  More info at www.OpenSpace2006.org
>        Warner proposed to endorse the initiative.
> Seconded.  Was concerned about the
> loophole.  City can annex land, but we can battle
> that.  Groups can enforce it and sue.
>
>       April 29 and 30 --  Next Plenary, Ventura County.  We need  
> delegates.
> Warner
> volunteered to be delegate, Gerry volunteered to
> be alternate.  Will be candidate forum.
> Big item will be the budget.
>
>      Planning Meeting  not done.
>
>     Jim Doyle gathered signatures.
>     Gerry Gras gathered signatures for County Council elections
>     No change yet on meeting date
>
>     3/18 Peace Events  -- SF Rally, Palo Alto
>     3/25  Saturday, 6:00 a.m. Peace March SwiftSmartVeterans.com
>            San Jose     endorsing the march
>                Donate  $100 towards food and water.  Roy and Jim  
> contacts
>
>     3/19  Mountain View Voices for Peace --  Mountain View City  
> Plaza  12-5
>          They will read the names of those who have died.
>
>     Buttons not many left-- Jim Doyle could make them.  2-1/2” circles
>          needs artwork
>
>     4/22 San Jose State Earth Day
>    Junior Statesmen of America
>    We need a Treasurer
>    We need a Regional Rep.  Mitch Smith is the
> only candidate, with Gerry as alternate
>
>     Impeachment Resolution
>      --- Press Release,  Media list  passed
>
>           Tuesday April 4th- next meeting
>
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