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<DIV>I will keep Spencer advised about updating the web site. Thanks.</DIV>
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<DIV>John Thielking<BR><BR>--- On <B>Mon, 10/1/12, Spencer Graves <I><spencer.graves@prodsyse.com></I></B> wrote:<BR></DIV>
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<DIV class=yiv1308876434moz-cite-prefix>Hello, All: <BR><BR><BR> John reminded us of San Jose City Measure D to raise the minimum wage to $10 per hour. So far, 3 of the 5 members of the County Council have approved supporting Measure D. The other 2 have so far not responded. <BR><BR><BR> John needs to go to press tomorrow with his Peace Movies Newsletter, and wants to announce Green Party support for Measure D. Therefore, I officially declare that the Santa Clara Greens are supporting Measure D -- unless we hear substantive arguments against it in the next few hours; please excuse the short notice. <BR><BR><BR>JOHN: <BR><BR><BR> Thanks for your work on this. <BR><BR><BR> Could I ask you to do one more thing after you go to press with your newsletter: Tell me how you want our
web site modified to reflect this. <BR><BR><BR> Thanks, <BR> Spencer <BR><BR><BR>On 10/1/2012 7:14 PM, John Thielking wrote:<BR></DIV>
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<DIV>I have just now read the proposition language, I have seen the arguments against it. They claim that it may cost the city $600,000 (for enforcement) and then there are the unsubstantiated claims that paying workers more will result in businesses having reduced operating hours or other undesirable economic impacts. As I told the No On D people, if I could pay my workers $10 per hour in 2006 (the equivalent of $12.30 per hour in 2013 @ 3% inflation per year), you can too (pay your workers $10 per hour in 2013).</DIV>
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<DIV>The city attorney's analysis is available here <A href="http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/elections/2012Election/november/measure_forms/measure_d_ia.pdf" rel=nofollow target=_blank>http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/elections/2012Election/november/measure_forms/measure_d_ia.pdf</A>(but the link to the text of measure D is broken)</DIV>
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<DIV>The complete text of the measure is located here: <A href="http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/elections/2012Election/november/measure_forms/measure_dord.pdf" rel=nofollow target=_blank>http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/elections/2012Election/november/measure_forms/measure_dord.pdf</A></DIV>
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<DIV>Arguments for and against are located here: <A href="http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/elections/2012Election/november/measure_forms/measures.pdf" rel=nofollow target=_blank>http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/elections/2012Election/november/measure_forms/measures.pdf</A></DIV>
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<DIV>John Thielking<BR><BR>--- On <B>Mon, 10/1/12, Spencer Graves <I><A class=yiv1308876434moz-txt-link-rfc2396E href="http://us.mc1111.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=spencer.graves@prodsyse.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:spencer.graves@prodsyse.com"><spencer.graves@prodsyse.com></A></I></B> wrote:<BR></DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE style="BORDER-LEFT: rgb(16,16,255) 2px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px"><BR>From: Spencer Graves <A class=yiv1308876434moz-txt-link-rfc2396E href="http://us.mc1111.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=spencer.graves@prodsyse.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:spencer.graves@prodsyse.com"><spencer.graves@prodsyse.com></A><BR>Subject: Re: GP SCC position on Measure D<BR>To: <A class=yiv1308876434moz-txt-link-abbreviated href="http://us.mc1111.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mkmusic03@aol.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:mkmusic03@aol.com">mkmusic03@aol.com</A><BR>Cc: <A class=yiv1308876434moz-txt-link-abbreviated href="http://us.mc1111.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=pagesincolor@yahoo.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:pagesincolor@yahoo.com">pagesincolor@yahoo.com</A>, <A class=yiv1308876434moz-txt-link-abbreviated href="http://us.mc1111.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=j.m.doyle@sbcglobal.net"
rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:j.m.doyle@sbcglobal.net">j.m.doyle@sbcglobal.net</A>, <A class=yiv1308876434moz-txt-link-abbreviated href="http://us.mc1111.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=rainbeaufriend@yahoo.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto="mailto:rainbeaufriend@yahoo.com">rainbeaufriend@yahoo.com</A><BR>Date: Monday, October 1, 2012, 1:29 PM<BR><BR>
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<DIV class=yiv1308876434moz-cite-prefix>John: <BR><BR><BR> Have you read the details, at least the rationale of those opposed? <BR><BR><BR> Assuming the text actually supports the title, I agree that the Green Party of Santa Clara County would support Measure D. If someone claims the text contradicts and negates the title, I would want to reconsider. Unless either Jim or Drew produce a reason to oppose this, I think we can count it as unanimous: 3 for, 2 no replies sounds like unanimity with a quorum. <BR><BR><BR> Spencer <BR><BR><BR>On 10/1/2012 1:14 PM, <A class=yiv1308876434moz-txt-link-abbreviated href="http://us.mc1111.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mkmusic03@aol.com" rel=nofollow target=_blank>mkmusic03@aol.com</A> wrote:<BR></DIV>
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<DIV>I agree with John on Measure D and I vote for our GPSCC endorsing the Measure. </DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks, John, for bringing it to our attention and for putting our endorsement in your newsletter.</DIV>
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<DIV>Merriam</DIV>
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<DIV>I'm in favor of endorsing measure D, the San Jose City minimum wage being set at $10 per hour. As I stated on the No On D facebook page, I had a broke as mud business from 2006-2008 and paid my employees $10 per hour ( for the few months that I had employees). What say you, GP county council members? My newsletter goes to press on Tuesday this week and I'd like to have the GP endorsement for measure D if possible before then so I can include it along with the GP SCC positions on the other ballot propositions. Thanks.</DIV>
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Spencer Graves, PE, PhD
President and Chief Technology Officer
Structure Inspection and Monitoring, Inc.
751 Emerson Ct.
San José, CA 95126
ph: 408-655-4567
web: <A class=yiv1308876434moz-txt-link-abbreviated href="http://www.structuremonitoring.com/" rel=nofollow target=_blank>www.structuremonitoring.com</A>
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