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Uploaded: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 11:33 AM
Arnerich, other Tri-Valley mayors return from Washington meetings, inauguration
Mayors asked legislators, agencies for increased funding for transportation, regional communications projects
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by Jeb Bing
Pleasanton Weekly Staff
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| Mayors from the Tri-Valley returned Tuesday from a five-day trip to Washington D.C. where they met with California legislators and several agency leaders to bid for more federal funding for an area-wide communications system and improvements to I-680, I-580 and Highway 84.
Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich joined mayors from San Ramon, Danville Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore in making the annual trip with his agenda packed with meetings with legislators representing the Tri-Valley, as well as meetings with various federal agency representatives.
This was a first for the mayors, themselves, in the nation's capital with former Dublin Councilman Eric Swalwell, who is now the newly-elected congressman from the 15th Congressional District that represents the five cities.
While in Washington, the mayors attended the winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and also yesterday's inauguration of President Barack Obama to his second term in office. Are you receiving Express, our free daily e-mail edition? See a sample and sign-up for Express.
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Posted by Gail, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood, on Jan 23, 2013 at 8:34 pm I wonder if they partook of the 3000 calorie lunch which included bison and lobster. Wonder if Mooshelle who dictates we--the little ppl--eat grass clippings--had second servings for herself and the second tubby daughter?
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Posted by JRM, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community, on Jan 23, 2013 at 8:47 pm Gail...
I can't even begin to describe how offensive your post is, "tubby"?
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Posted by unincorporate Danville now, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Jan 23, 2013 at 8:58 pm I am sure Obama was glad to hear Newell Anerich's report about how he is designating Danville's downtown as a priority development area for high density, low income, housing. Who paid for Newell's trip? I hope he enjoyed himself while the rest of Danville had to fight his draft General Plan.
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Posted by cardinal, a resident of the Diablo neighborhood, on Jan 23, 2013 at 11:17 pm Golly, Gail -- so sorry to hear you're in such sad straits, right here in Diablo! Please print your street address and I'll rush you over a nice, big ham sandwich.
Oh, wait -- that would make you a cannibal.
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Posted by jrm, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community, on Jan 31, 2013 at 9:07 pm Mr. Mayor (perhaps Mr. Gillette)
What specifically was Newell advocating for in out behalf?
Just Curious what was on his lobhying list for funds...
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Posted by jrm, a member of the Vista Grande Elementary School community, on Jan 31, 2013 at 9:10 pm pardon me...I meant "in OUR behalf"...and "lobbying list"...
I got a bit trigger happy with the submit icon.
so Sorry-
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Posted by Geoff Gillette, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Feb 4, 2013 at 11:29 am
Geoff Gillette is a member (registered user) of Danville Express Good morning,
@JRM – thanks for the question. Each year the mayors of the tri-valley cities make the trip to Washington D.C. to advocate for different projects and programs. This year, the mayors were looking at transportation related projects. Those most affecting Danville would be I-680 and the Iron Horse trail. There is an article about the mayor’s trip on the Danville Today newsletter at Web Link.
If you have further questions about the trip, feel free to contact me.
Hope this helps.
Geoff Gillette
Public Information Coordinator
Town of Danville
(925) 314-3336
e-mail: ggillette@danville.ca.gov.
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