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City Hall observations, 11 p.m.: It ain’t over …

When I arrived to City Hall tonight close to 11 p.m., the Precinct 6 ballots had been tallied but had not been posted on the screen. There were a number of people hugging and offering congratulations, and I assume they were Measure V supporters because at the time, it appeared that the election was […]

The polls are closed … now we wait

You can watch uncertified election totals on SMTV3, or you can go to the city’s website (also for uncertified results — look under “Special Election: Measure V”).
I can’t make any promises, but I’ll try to head out to do some reporting at City Hall a little later tonight.

Measure V links; call for last-minute letters & links

The anonymous blogger at Foothill Cities (well he or she goes by “Publius”) links you to news (by Molly Okeon) and commentary (including a vote “yes” letter by Council Member Zimmerman and a vote “no” letter by resident Lisa Spigai-Perez) on the Pasadena Star-News site.
Don’t forget that there are many more resources here on inSierraMadre.com. […]

Planning Commissioner Hutt says ‘no’ to Measure V

Over at SierraMadreNews.net, Bill Coburn has posted an editorial by Planning Commissioner John Hutt. Hutt gives a lengthy, thoughtful review of Measure V and explains in detail his reasons for saying “no” to Measure V.
I agree with Hutt’s statement about ignoring the mudslinging on both sides of the campaign. From his editorial on […]

New member of police force welcomed

A press release from the Sierra Madre Police Department:

Sierra Madre Police Welcome Newest Member
On Monday, April 9, 2007, Lt. Larry Giannone joined the Sierra Madre PD, filling the vacancy created when former Lt. Steve Abernethy retired in January. Lt. Giannone spent his previous career with the Monterey Park Police Department where he worked his […]