Part two of Roseville City Council Candidates Forum – Revelation Complete

 David Larson, Roseville City Council 2010, Sam Cannon, Susan Rohan, Tim Herman  Comments Off on Part two of Roseville City Council Candidates Forum – Revelation Complete
Sep 232010
 

One issue near and dear to the hearts of some in leadership in the Roseville Chamber of Commerce is a shop local ordinance…

This drew some interesting answers:

Susan Rohan who answered first said it is something that should be looked at for the pros and cons.

Dave Brown said flatly that such an ordinance would consitiute a government mandate and therefore should be opposed. (Right answer)

Sam Cannon basically said what Dave Brown did – but added that other municipalities have had mixed results with shop local ordinances – largely because they inhibit the ability to bid out jobs.

Tim Herman – says it is a “dicey” issue, but supports such an ordinance depending on how it is written

David Larson said such an ordinance is not necessary

Is Roseville business friendly?

Brown said that message has not gotten out

Cannon: Reminded people of the advantage of Roseville’s low utility rates and reiterated his earlier call for a jobs task force

Herman: Brown-nosed the Roseville Chamber audience (his home audience) and touted the new City Manager Ray Kerridge

Larson: Said yes while focusing his answer on how well Government works. (at least he is consistent)

Susan Rohan: Reform is necessary and it is necessary to strive for better.

The most important question was one of priorities:

From the Far Left – David Larson: Talked about attracting Green Jobs and protecting the jobs of city employees (aka Union Jobs)

From the not-so-far-left Tim Herman: Building Drexel University to attract more Tax Revenue

From the Right Susan Rohan: Dealing with AB32 and what it will do to Roseville’s Utilities. (as in vote yes on 23)

From the Right Sam Cannon: Reset the clock by rolling back costly mandates, deal with utility rates, promoting development

From the Tea Party Dave Brown: Protect Business, Dealing with Regulations, Shrinking Government, Re-Assess Public Employee Benefits

All in all the candidate forum was a great expose on the candidates.

Susan Rohan looked like the front-runner and was received as such.

David Larson came across and was received as a Liberal Labor Union candidate.

Tim Herman was speaking to his home audience – but confused or bewildered a few people in the audience with his answers.

Dave Brown captured the anti-government anger of the Tea Party well.

Sam Cannon won the forum based on substance (he lost some style points as he is not a “polished” speaker) – his brainiac answers to questions resonated with the largely conservative audience that was there.

As I blogged earlier – it is going to be an interesting race to see who finishes second behind Susan Rohan.

P.S. My money is on Sam Cannon.

Democrat establishment coalesces behind homosexual activist for Roseville City Council

 David Larson, Roseville City Council 2010, Sam Cannon, Susan Rohan, Tim Herman  Comments Off on Democrat establishment coalesces behind homosexual activist for Roseville City Council
Sep 222010
 

Devastating Blow to Tim Herman’s campaign – Richard Rocucci and Pauline Rocucci choose David Larson and his “managed growth” and green policies over businessman Tim Herman.

David Larson – the Farmer’s agent whose business is listed in the LGBT directory (since pulled) as a preferred provider is now the choice of the Liberal Democrat establishment.

This is a crushing defeat for Tim Herman as he made a play to be the candidate to appeal to the left and the Center. But he lost the sweepstakes for a few of Placer County’s key Liberals…

Now David Larson is marching in to battle boasting the whos’ who of Placer liberals (and LGBT groups):

Supervisors Jennifer Montgomery and Jack Duran – the erstwhile leftist kingmakers of Placer County.

Rene Aguilera and Gary Miller from the Roseville City School Board and

Longtime Democrat Off-and-On Roseville City Councilmembers Pauline and Richard Rocucci…

Larson also received the endorsement of the LGBT Victory fund.

Interestingly – the Vicotry Fund wrote the following:

In 2008, a little more than half of the local voters cast their vote in favor of Proposition 8, which ended marriage equality in California.  It’s important that voters get to know people like David, who will work tirelessly for the city he loves while also being open and honest about himself and his spouse.

Really? I thought it was the Roseville Press-Tribune’s use of the word “Wife” that got that out in to the open… but I digress.

I wonder how Jefferson and Jackson would feel about Prop 8? Well their names are on the Placer County Democrat Party Website next to announcing David’s campaign kick-off party…

The Stonewall Democrats – a club all about promoting Homosexual candidates for public office has A listed David Larson on their honor roll.

Larson is indeed to the Left of Tim Herman and represents the drive for Leftist purity that Rene Aguilera, Jennifer Montgomery and Jack Duran will apparantly seek from candidates they endorse.

The consequences for Tim Herman are severe – part of his strategy obviously included appealing to more of the left than just the group of Democrats he cited in his ballot statement.

This means he will have to double-down with the Roseville Chamber of Commerce crowd – many of whom are Conservative and could fly the coup after the candidate forum last week.

Will the developers and Chamber of Commerce groups pull through for Tim Herman or will Sam Cannon continue to frustrate Tim Herman’s efforts to break out?

You can see the shift in strategy as there have been some not-so-subtle attempts to tie Tim Herman to front-runner and prohibitive favorite Susan Rohan at public events. (Such as music in the park)

Bottom line – David Larson just became a legitimate force again and the odd man out could be Tim Herman.

Amazing.

Roseville Chamber Candidate Forum Exposes Contestants for Roseville City Council

 David Larson, Neil Pople, Roseville City Council 2010, Sam Cannon, Tim Herman  Comments Off on Roseville Chamber Candidate Forum Exposes Contestants for Roseville City Council
Sep 222010
 

It’s very simple.

Dave Brown – Tea Party

Sam Cannon – Conservative

Susan Rohan – Republican

Tim Herman – Liberal

David Lasron – Very Liberal

How did I draw the above conclusion?

There was a question about how do you Stimulate the Roseville Economy?

Dave Brown – Back Government off, Keep Fees Low.

Sam Cannon – Eliminate unnecessary Fees, cut red tape, create jobs task force of business-owners to market city

Susan Rohan – Cut Red Tape, Reduce Fees, Market Roseville as a Region

Tim Herman – Build Drexel University to bring in more taxes, extend the periods to pay fees.

David Larson – Streamline Permitting Process, “Sustainable Growth”.

Neither Larson nor Tim Herman talked about eliminating or cutting fees – and this is key.

It was also telling when the contestants were asked about Project Labor Agreements – that is when Unions are given an exclusive contract to build and staff a public project.

Only Sam Cannon was able to describe in any detail what the effect of the PLA on the Roseville power plant was. (Basically, cost overruns and higher electric rates)

Dave Brown and Susan Rohan spoke about how PLA’s are anti-competitive and reduce choice to municipalities.

Tim Herman spoke in opposition to PLA’s as well.

David Larson avoided the question as his major donors are Liberal Democrats and Union Members. (The same as Jack Duran’s)

What did the contestants have to say about Roseville’s business environment, a “Shop Local Ordinance” and their priorities for Roseville?

To Be Continued…

Political Notebook 9/9/2010 – Roseville CC, Rocklin CC, AD-05, SD-01, Sierra College, RJUHSD Notes

 5th Assembly District Race, Andy Pugno, CA SD-01 Race, David Larson, Diana Ruslin, Greg Janda, Howard Rudd, Kirk Uhler, Linda M Park, Placer County Local Elections, Placer County Republican Party, Rocklin City Council Race, Roger Niello, Roseville City Council 2010, Roseville Joint Union High School District Race, Sam Cannon, Scott Huber, SD-01 Race, Sierra College Board Race, Ted Gaines, Tim Herman  1 Response »
Sep 092010
 

Sierra College Trustee Candidate Howard Rudd has been using his connections developed over years in business and years of goodwill created to gain critical mass.

This blogger has been contacted by two local elected officials who have endorsed Howard Rudd.

Rudd was at the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce Breakfast and was well received. Rudd told this blogger that the response to his candidacy has been “excellent”. He went on to indicate that he has operations going in Nevada County – an area often overlooked by Sierra College Board candidates.

Rocklin City Council Race Update –

Diana Ruslin’s “Mom’s Army” have been out in force. She is the only candidate who has visited my home. According to Ruslin, her people have been walking the “high-propensity” areas of Rocklin for two weeks.

Ruslin and Janda were also in attendance at this morning’s meeting of the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce.

Greg Janda is looking like a confident candidate with his talking points down cold. He is speaking with authority.

Janda and Ruslin offer contrasts in their presentation. It remains to be seen if the Community servant / Mom (Ruslin) or the confident businessman (Janda) will sell better.

Heck, they could both win and that would leave Mayor Scott Yuill out after one term.

(and don’t forget Mark Klang is on the ballot too)

Roseville City Council Candidate Sam Cannon is ramping up his campaign. to the surprise of many – being trapped in the capitol for this years’ legislative shenanigans has not cost Sam Cannon much. So much for the concerns over Cannon being “MIA”.

The general feeling on the street is that the race is between Sam Cannon and Tim Herman for seat number two. (Everyone believes that Susan Rohan will be elected mayor in a runaway)

This means that the fireworks could fly between the Cannon and Herman camp.

What about David Larson? He flunked his Dale Carnegie courses and his attempts to downplay his marriage to Brad have backfired. His Marriage is a hot topic of discussion in Sun City. The Dem Central Committee has endorsed him – but are doing precious little to help him.

Here are the issues – Tim Herman will point out his superior resume and Sam Cannon will point out that Tim Herman is a Liberal. ’nuff said.

Roseville Joint Union High School District Race – Both Linda M Park and Scott Huber have racked up impressive endorsement lists. Both will begin their campaign operations this weekend with volunteers walking precincts.

Expect to see lawn signs popping up all over the place.

Linda scored a major coup when her long time friend – Gina Garbolino endorsed her. On the heels of DA Scott Owens and Assessor Kristen Spears… Assemblymembers Ted Gaines and Dan Logue give Linda credibility and diversity in her support base.

The SD-01 Race is abuzz in this area. Everyone in insider circles is talking about it. Most in Placer are supporting Ted Gaines.

AD-05 Update: The SEIU just spent $75K on an IE to prop up Richard Pan. If you see Richard Pan in person, you’ll understand why the SEIU likes him… he can’t finish a sentence.

Roseville City Council Race Update – David Larson the Gay Green Savior?

 David Larson, Gay Marriage, Roseville City Council 2010  1 Response »
Sep 012010
 

A little over a week ago, the Roseville Press-Tribune ran an article on David Larson for Roseville City Council.

We covered it here on Right on Daily. David moved here to Roseville with his wife/spouse/husband from the Bay Area.

David is also featuring the endorsements of prominent Placer County Liberals – like Jennifer Montgomery who voted against a county ordinace to ban project labor agreements in Placer County.

But Larson leads with his left – big time. It is hard to understand why the Placer County Democrat Party is abandoning David, he should be their poster child… A bay-area liberal who was Married by Gavin Newsome?

Of note – David highlights his participating in the Sustainability Action Committee, the Growth Management Committee and the like. When you couple this with the Democrat endorsements – you can safely conclude that he is both Green and Anti-Growth.

DAVID LARSON Age: 46
Occupation: Roseville Planning Commissioner/Small Business
Owner
Education and Qualifications: I have a Bachelor’s in
Marketing/Economics from SJSU. My community involvement and
qualifications include: Roseville Planning Commission, Roseville’s
Sustainability Action Committee, Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission, Project Play Committee, Roseville Chamber Mentoring
Program, Roseville Leadership Program, Roseville Growth Management Vison Committee, and Revitalization Committee.
Volunteer work: Blue Oaks Neighborhood Association, Tommy Apostolos Fund, Neverforgetourfa!len organization, March of Dimes, and One Root Festival.
My current role as Planning Commissioner provides valuable experience to effectively manage our city’s growth while maintaining its culturally rich history, character, and warmth. Our city government must deliver practical and creative solutions to the challenges the city of Roseville faces today. As a councilmember, I would work collaboratively to support fiscally sound planning, strengthen our local economy, and enhance public safety.
I am proud to be endorsed by: the Roseville Police Association, Jennifer Montgomery – Placer County Supervisor 5th District, and David Uribe – Chairman Roseville Library Board.
Please join me in moving Roseville forward. I ask for your support on November 2nd – together we can ensure that Roseville continues to develop as one of the most attractive and vibrant cities in the country.

To learn more, please visit  http://notodavidlarson.wordpress.com/ or
call 916-532-3347.

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