Guy Bjerke's Radio Weblog: Wednesday, January 29, 2003

Wednesday, January 29, 2003

Gerber picks March 3 for her farewell Dan Borenstein reports that Contra Costa Supervisor Donna Gerber has given official notice resigning effective March 3. The article also talks of possible successors and indicates of a possible consensus building for former Walnut Creek Mayor Gail Murray.[Contra Costa Times - News] 7:05:15 AM

Council set to meet with school panel District, city leaders to talk about many pressing issues Sarah Krupp reports that the Antioch City Council and School Board will hold a joint study session tonight to discuss facilities and potential financing sources. The article also mentions that a developer has offered $1.5 million toward the renovation of Antioch High Schools swimming pool.[CCT - Daily Ledger] 7:01:38 AM

Panel passes growth target Bonita Brewer reports that Livermore's General Plan Steering Committee is recommending a plan that will create more jobs than housing over the next 25 years.[CCT - Transp&GrowthHeadline] 6:57:21 AM

Developers, city open to homes in business park Matt Carter reports that the Shaklee Corp and Pleasanton are evaluating whether apartments should be built on their land, zoned for offices, in the Hacienda Business Park. Newly elected Councilman Steven Brozosky's quote reveals his skepticism about higher densities. "I think that if we are going to do any high-density housing in the city, the business park would probably be the best location," Brozosky said. >>>"if we are going to do any?"[TriValley Herald - Local] 6:20:21 AM

Higher developer fees a probability Inga Miller reports that the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors is proposing the Tri-Valley Transportation Council increase their development fee program by $1,400 a house in smaller increments over the next two years. The TVTC will discuss the program again at their February 25 meeting. [TriValley Herald - Local]

Council pressured over fees Peter Felsenfeld also reports about the TVTC fee issue. >>>Supervisor Gerber's parting shot at the HBA. [Contra Costa Times - News]

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