W e e k l y COLTON COURIER
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April 5, 201 8
THIS WEEK Once again, Colton discussing possibility of reducing size of Council
Gloria’s Cor ner A3
Santa Claus Inc. Dir.
Karen DiCar lo rec eives 3 awards this year
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Mayor Richard DeLaRosa with several council members during a City Council meeting in January 2017.
By Anthony Victoria
Mansion Memories sends children in crisis to “Neverland ” A12
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Opinion
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Words To think About A5
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he Colton City Council discussed possibly restructuring its election code--a year after several community members and city officials first entertained the idea of reducing the size of the governing body.
Mayor Richard DeLaRosa and the Council directed City Manager Bill Smith and his staff to bring a formal proposal for-
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ward to them in a few months.
Several residents discussed the idea of circulating a petition citywide to call for the reduction of the size of City Council to reduce costs and save money.
support of the idea--citing their concerns with the eventual sunsetting of Measure D, the five year General Fund Transfer that alleviates the city’s budgetary strains.
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lead to greater savings.
Financial Director Stacey Dabbs confirmed that the city would generate an annual savings $46,000 in salary and benefits and $6,000 for office and telecommu“Follow our leadership,” said nications expenses by eliminating As he did last year, Councilman Rivas. “It makes sense.” the two positions. Dr. Luis Gonzalez provided his colleagues with a presentation of Councilman Isaac Suchil agrees Should the Council decide to his personal findings, citing cost that the Council should lead the reduce their personal perks, they savings and efficiency as his way in their reductions. He pro- would be saving $56,000 in Fiscal motive. posed cutting medical benefits Year 2018-2019 and $120,000 in and stipends for Council, cont. on pg. 2 Members of the public spoke in Councilmembers, which would
Colton suppor ts Veterans and Af fordable Housing Bond Act of 2018
By Anthony Victoria
olton provided their support for a statewide ballot initiative that intends to help homeless veterans and low income residents receive affordable housing.
Voters will get to decide in November if $4 billion in state funds should be allocated for new construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of permanent and transitional rental housing for low-income residents.
In addition to renovating and constructing affordable housing complexes with the help of rental
companies and nonprofit organizations, Senate Bill 3--the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018--will homeownership subsidies for veterans.
If approved in November, the bond will improve the lives of homeless veterans that are often unemployed and homeless, explained Councilman Frank Navarro.
“This is a win-win, not only for veterans, but for homeless people and those in need of affordable housing,” said Navarro.
The Council also approved $20,000 to clean up homeless encampments citywide.
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Colton provided their support for a statewide ballot initiative that intends to help homeless veterans and low income residents receive affordable housing.