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West Covina voters to keep things the same

Full story: San Gabriel Valley Tribune

After months of contentious bickering over budget issues and the electoral process in the city, voters expressed their desire to keep things the same.

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Congratulations

West Covina, CA

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#1
Nov 4, 2009
 
I want to congratulate Mike Touhey, Sherri Lane and Shelley Sanderson! Four more years!

But I also want to ask, is Fred Sykes saying that West Covina residents were too lazy or stupid to read the petition or voter guide? That's unbelievable, arrogant and condescending. The truth is that West Covina residents did not like Measure D or Mr. Sykes. Which is the reason why both resoundedly lost in utter defeat.

I believe West Covina residents are intelligent and well informed. Mr. Hernandez and Sykes, it's time. It's time that you both stop making excuses, accept the truth and stop being so antagonistic. It's also time for you two to move on.
WC Voters Got It Right

Laguna Beach, CA

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#2
Nov 4, 2009
 
Hey Freddie,Can you say: SORE LOSER? Because apparently that is exactly what you are. You ignoramus! To actually blame voters and not yourself for your HUGE LACK of support is your fault and well,Mr.Hernandez doesn't help your cause either. But that's neither here nor there. Own up and take it like a man because that's what grown men do. I think it's more than fair to say, after 2 failed attempts for a seat on council, it's time to consider a new avenue. You just don't cut it in this arena. Dr. Phil has a spot on his couch open and waiting for someone like you. Give him a ring would ya?
WC Clean Up the Signs

Hacienda Heights, CA

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#3
Nov 5, 2009
 
Hey, Can somebody clean-up the signs?
There oughta be a law that all signs must be cleared off the street within 24 hours!!
If left anywhere - Fine them BIG $$$$!!!!

Since: Aug 09

Covina/San Dimas

ISP: Duarte, CA

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#4
Nov 5, 2009
 
WC Clean Up the Signs wrote:
Hey, Can somebody clean-up the signs?
There oughta be a law that all signs must be cleared off the street within 24 hours!!
If left anywhere - Fine them BIG $$$$!!!!
Apparently you can't see the picture of the guy collecting signs on the article ;) But honestly. they are everywhere!
WC Signs Recycle 25 Cents

Hacienda Heights, CA

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Nov 5, 2009
 
grrrrrrrrrrrrrr wrote:
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Apparently you can't see the picture of the guy collecting signs on the article ;) But honestly. they are everywhere!
Please... We gotta wait for that one guy to pick-up alllllllllllllllllllllllllll
those signs??????????

Hey The City of West Covina oughtta create a "Election Sign Permit Fee" of 50 Cents each!
The Day after the Election the "Signs" can be turned into the City Works office
office for a "Recycle Rebate" of 25 Cents to whoever get's them first.
Can you imagine all the rush of shopping cart and pick ups...
At least we will get them damn signs off the street QUICKLY and
those that need the cash can buy whatever they need for a day!
The City can create the added revenue they so desperately needed when
they created that damn "Parking Permit" for $40 year and $2 a night.
Therefore the City can raise the "Election Sign Permit Fee to
$$$ Whatever they Want/Need!!!

“Hanging out for a bit...”

Since: Oct 09

Rt here, soon to be there

ISP: West Covina, CA

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Nov 5, 2009
 
"People were just unwilling to read and verify things," Sykes said. "Most of the people did not bother to read the petition or bother reading their voter guide."

Fred, are you the mouse in everyone's pocket? How in the world would you know that "most" didn't read the petition or guide? You are a bitter person and cannot accept defeat gracefully. We have voted and you have come up lacking. It's time to move on. Bye-bye.

Since: Aug 09

La Verne, CA

ISP: Glendora, CA

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Nov 5, 2009
 
WC Signs Recycle 25 Cents wrote:
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Please... We gotta wait for that one guy to pick-up alllllllllllllllllllllllllll
those signs??????????
Hey The City of West Covina oughtta create a "Election Sign Permit Fee" of 50 Cents each!
The Day after the Election the "Signs" can be turned into the City Works office
office for a "Recycle Rebate" of 25 Cents to whoever get's them first.
Can you imagine all the rush of shopping cart and pick ups...
At least we will get them damn signs off the street QUICKLY and
those that need the cash can buy whatever they need for a day!
The City can create the added revenue they so desperately needed when
they created that damn "Parking Permit" for $40 year and $2 a night.
Therefore the City can raise the "Election Sign Permit Fee to
$$$ Whatever they Want/Need!!!
The signs would be stolen 2 seconds after touching dirt, good idea though.
street cleaner

West Covina, CA

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#8
Nov 5, 2009
 
They have the majority again, no excuses, let's get the overnight parking ban going and put more cops on the street. I really hope they try and clean this town up, like they way it used to be.
Wayne Eggleston

Hacienda Heights, CA

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#9
Nov 5, 2009
 
The people of West Covina have stated their wants with regards to Measure D. Any person can run in our city regardless of what area they live.
Peaceful

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Nov 5, 2009
 
Wayne Eggleston wrote:
The people of West Covina have stated their wants with regards to Measure D. Any person can run in our city regardless of what area they live.
Democracy!
Wayne Eggleston

Hacienda Heights, CA

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Nov 5, 2009
 
street cleaner wrote:
They have the majority again, no excuses, let's get the overnight parking ban going and put more cops on the street. I really hope they try and clean this town up, like they way it used to be.
What does overnight parking and Cops have in common? How does no overnight parking and more cops on the streets get anything done. First of all Cops are Police Officers so lets show them a little more respect by calling them Police Officers and not Cops like the TV show. Whats wrong with the parking we have now? Are you looking for more money by charging people a pemit fee for parking in front of their own house? Overnight of not?
West Covina

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#12
Nov 5, 2009
 
Why would you want to ban overnight parking - its just a means for the politicians to charge the residents more money to pay for parking on a street we already pay taxes on? Now, if they stipulate that resident can park overnight - no problem. From what I have read they want to charge us residents a monthly fee to park on our own streets??? Doesn't make sense to me...
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They have the majority again, no excuses, let's get the overnight parking ban going and put more cops on the street. I really hope they try and clean this town up, like they way it used to be.
WCA

Hacienda Heights, CA

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Nov 5, 2009
 
Hernandez is done.
oh great

West Covina, CA

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Nov 5, 2009
 
Being a Resident of the south end ( you know the "bad" part) of WC, I am used to the fact that the 4 of the 5 city council members think that the city ends at Merced Ave. Also i am used to the fact that if you call the police around here, you might get a call back asking you for directions ( that really happened!!). One more thing i'm used to is having a tax cheat and his cheerleaders on the council.. I'm glad I'm leaving this town soon.
Resident

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Nov 5, 2009
 
oh great wrote:
Being a Resident of the south end ( you know the "bad" part) of WC, I am used to the fact that the 4 of the 5 city council members think that the city ends at Merced Ave. Also i am used to the fact that if you call the police around here, you might get a call back asking you for directions ( that really happened!!). One more thing i'm used to is having a tax cheat and his cheerleaders on the council.. I'm glad I'm leaving this town soon.
When you leave then this town WILL be a better place. Haters and liars like you do damage this city.

POOR YOU! POOR SOUTH SIDE. You have been fed a bunch of lies by Sykes and drank his koolaid. Richard Melendez was a south side council member. Did he do all kinds of good things for us too?

I live in the South area and live in a nice neighborhood and have a very nice home. My property backs up to the paseos and it's peacefull here.

Maybe your house is a piece of *****. You should paint it or clean up your weeds. Well, never mind, you should just leave WC so we can finally stop hearing how bad you have it.

Do you need help packing?
West Covina Lover

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#16
Nov 5, 2009
 
I think this is a display on how weak Mayor Roger Hernandez is-- he ran fred and others and was unable to get one person in. Measure D was also his baby, and he was unable to get it past. It shows a political weakness on his end, and he is out of touch with the people. I hope he considers this and quits his run for Assembly. All the other contenders have political clout over their city.
jansydmom- WC

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Nov 5, 2009
 
oh great wrote:
Being a Resident of the south end ( you know the "bad" part) of WC, I am used to the fact that the 4 of the 5 city council members think that the city ends at Merced Ave. Also i am used to the fact that if you call the police around here, you might get a call back asking you for directions ( that really happened!!). One more thing i'm used to is having a tax cheat and his cheerleaders on the council.. I'm glad I'm leaving this town soon.
I've lived near Shadow Oak park since 1980 which I am proud to say that our "Peace Officers" respond quickly when needed. You can drive around here and never have I witnessed an officer being abusive with his authority. Maybe Montebello but never ever here!!! I have always felt safe in this area and that of course has to do with feeling a part of the bigger picture. I applaud the voters including myself for wanting to keep the city as is. So...."Don't let the door hit you on the way out!!"
jansydmom- WC

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Nov 5, 2009
 
Resident wrote:
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When you leave then this town WILL be a better place. Haters and liars like you do damage this city.
POOR YOU! POOR SOUTH SIDE. You have been fed a bunch of lies by Sykes and drank his koolaid. Richard Melendez was a south side council member. Did he do all kinds of good things for us too?
I live in the South area and live in a nice neighborhood and have a very nice home. My property backs up to the paseos and it's peacefull here.
Maybe your house is a piece of *****. You should paint it or clean up your weeds. Well, never mind, you should just leave WC so we can finally stop hearing how bad you have it.
Do you need help packing?
Now, now, children behave yourselves. The "koolaid" comment is totally racial and has no place here, I thought we lived in a very diverse community.
Just the facts

West Covina, CA

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Nov 5, 2009
 
jansydmom- WC wrote:
<quoted text>Now, now, children behave yourselves. The "koolaid" comment is totally racial and has no place here, I thought we lived in a very diverse community.
jansydmom the comment you just assumed makes you racist! The Sykes followers drink koolaid because they are like a cultthey believe he says (Jim Jones) hello! What were you refering to jansydmom you sound racist!
Artie D

West Covina, CA

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#20
Nov 5, 2009
 
Let us start a petition to recall Roger Hernandez, then we might actually have a city government that works! This clown has been a major source of disruption ever since he was elected!...No we don't need another clown in Sacramento, we more than enough now! Send him off to work as a "College Professor"
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