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Solano Dems host fiery pro-choice rally to protest Supreme Court decision Matt Miller
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FAIRFIELD — Solano Democrats held a fiery and emotional rally Friday before a few dozen sign-waving supporters, showing anger and disgust over the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. “Thank you for showing up spur of the moment,” said Chairwoman Marjorie Olson of the Solano County Democratic Central Committee. “We need to see what we can do for women’s health because this is a decision subject to further victimization.” Barbara Gaea of Vallejo said it is even a matter of suicide prevention. “How many suicides can be linked back to pregnancy tests?” Gaea asked. “I’m so mad about this, my brain wants to explode.” Gaea turned around and looked at the American flag in front of the Government Center and said it should be at half-staff for “all the women that have died and all the women that will die” from government intrusion into individual abortion decisions. Supervisor Monica Brown told the crowd she was donating $500 to the National Abortion Federation to help those who need abortion care and help with travel expenses. Brown also announced a $500 contribution to Planned Parenthood and emphasized the organization provides many more services than abortions. Brown said change is needed and the biggest way to do that is through the November election. “They have reversed half a century of reproductive See Rally, Page A10
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Ana Petero speaks during a rally against the Roe v. Wade court ruling at the Government Center in Fairfield, Friday.
Solano leaders express outrage Biden condemns ‘terrible’ court decisions but has few powers over Roe v. Wade decision Matt Miller MMILLER@DAILYREPUBLIC.NET
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FAIRFIELD — Assemblywoman Lori Wilson said she was shocked by the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade and felt had it happened earlier, it could have affected the course of her own life. “Although expected, this
is shocking news, and a direct attack on women’s health care and a woman’s power to make decisions regarding our own body,” Wilson said in a press release through her campaign. As a teenager, Wilson said she had a first-hand experience with choice. She went See Leaders, Page A11
Tribune Content Agency President Joe Biden’s administration is still exploring legal options to buttress protections for aborMandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images/TNS tion services, but a President Joe Biden addresses top spokeswoman sigthe nation in the Cross Hall of naled his team sees few or none after what the White House, Friday.
Biden called a “terrible” ruling. Biden again condemned the decision by the court’s conservative majority on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, opening the door for states to ban abortions. See Biden, Page A10
‘Fire tax’ back before board for ballot consideration Todd R. Hansen
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FAIRFIELD — Solano County supervisors on Tuesday will consider placing a general oneeighth cent sales tax increase on the November ballot. The increase is expected to generate $9 million a year for what the county characterizes as wildfire prevention and protection needs. The matter will come before the board just days after a wildfire burned more than 100 acres in rural Winters, and another
blaze forced the evacuation of more than 500 residents in the rural area north of Vacaville. But the issue has ignited its own political flames. The city fire chiefs opposed the measure when it was consid- SPERING VASQUEZ ered for the June ballot, saying the county needed vying to replace Spering a better plan. Supervi- on the board are split on sor John Vasquez said he the matter. While both believes an agreement is are willing to vote for the close, but Supervisor Jim tax increase, Fairfield Spering is not hopeful. Councilman Chuck Timm The two sit on the ad hoc supports the general tax committee looking into proposal, but emphasizes the funds must be used for the matter. The two candidates wildfire needs. Suisun City
Councilwoman Wanda Williams has called for a special tax to make sure that the funds are used as stated. A general tax only takes a simple majority to pass. The special tax would take a twothirds vote. The item also calls on the board to discuss possible revisions to the county’s application to the Solano Local Agency Formation Commission for “a more comprehensive reorganization of fire protection districts.” The board meets at 9 a.m. in the first-floor
chamber in the government center, 675 Texas St., in Fairfield. A closed session follows the public meeting, during which
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