'The call for an investigation into election fraud is valid'


WASHINGTON, DC, Feb 3 - President Trump was dismissed out of hand when he called for an investigation of voter fraud.  Former president Barak Obama even called it "fake news."  So why does the respected and widely quoted Pew Center on the States say that there is "susceptible to fraud."   Pew concluded that there is "evidence that America's voter registration system needs an upgrade."


The fact of the matter is that Pew's research showed that "approximately 24 million-one of every eight-voter registrations in the United States are no longer valid or are significantly inaccurate.  More than 1.8 million deceased individuals are listed as voters.  Approximately 2.75 million people have registrations in more than one state."


Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens, says he is dismayed to see that there is opposition to finding out "just how extensive is voter fraud in the U.S.  We ignore the fraud potential at great peril to the nation.  Whether you are a Republican, a Democrat or an Independent voter we need to at least be concerned by the threat.  Thus, Mr. Trump's call for an investigation is, indeed, a legitimate one." 


Weber cites numerous reports from authoritative sources that the fraud is real.  Most recently The Detroit News found voting scanning machines at 248 of the city's 662 precincts - 37 percent - tabulated more ballots than the number of actual voters counted in the poll books.  The discovery was made when Green Party 2016 presidential nominee Jill Stein's called for a recount in Michigan. 


"Bear in mind, it was election officials who conducted the recount," Weber notes.  He points out that a few years back the Wall Street Journal reported that "coercion and chicanery are made much easier by the excessive use of absentee ballots.  Most of the elections thrown out by courts-Miami, Florida's mayoral election in 1998, the East Chicago, Indiana's mayor's race in 2005-involved fraudulent absentee votes."


The AMAC chief points out "there are some who want to suppress an investigation of voter fraud because it is, indeed, widespread.  But, whether that is true or not is not the issue.  The issue is that our election system is vulnerable and only a broad-based investigation can find the vulnerabilities.  We need to know who is perpetrating the fraud and why.  We are a democracy in which every vote counts, but we must have fair and honest elections.  It is a sacrosanct tenet of our national culture that must be protected at all costs."


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Lake Tahoe, CA  February 2, 2017.  Liberty Utilities recently awarded the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) a rebate check of nearly $20,000 for improvements made in 2016 to increase energy efficiency at two school facilities.  The rebate represented the largest incentive payment provided to any commercial customer by Liberty Utilities since it began operations in the Lake Tahoe and surrounding region.
       In addition to the $19,638.42 rebate check, the school district will also realize more than $15,700 in annual energy bill savings.
            TTUSD earned the rebate by making the following energy efficiency improvements:

1. At Glenshire Elementary School, TTUSD made 765 interior LED lighting retrofits with occupancy sensors at a cost of $4,415.52.
2. At North Tahoe High School, TTUSD made 953 interior LED lighting retrofits with occupancy sensors and replaced 71 exterior light poles with LED lighting at a cost of $15,222.90

Superintendent Rob Leri shared, “Environmental stewardship is a priority throughout the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District and community partnerships are a key component to the success of the district’s programs. We appreciate the financial savings we’re earning through Liberty Utilities as well as the educational opportunity to empower our scholars to be environmentally responsible citizens.”
“We’re very happy to present this check to the school district,” stated Travis Johnson, Liberty Utilities’ Vice President.  “Any time we can reward a customer to making changes that not only reduce the demand on our system but also benefit our environment, it’s a good partnership.”
       Liberty Utilities’ energy efficiency program is approved by the California Public Utilities Commission as a way to encourage commercial customers to reduce their electrical use through efficient energy measures, known as demand management.  Technology improvements, such as LED lighting and occupancy sensors, make these efforts affordable. 
       Another benefit of Liberty’s energy efficiency program in the schools is the opportunity it provides for teaching environmental values where the school district can lead by example.
       “Our customers tell us that taking care of the beautiful environment we live in is very important to them, and this program is a great tool for us to do just that with our customers,” added Johnson.

From left to right:  TTUSD Board members Gaylan Larson, Dee Dee Driller, Superintendent Rob Leri, Board president Kim Szczurek, Liberty Utilities-CA President Jeanne-Marie Bruno, Travis Johnson, Liberty VP of Operations, Board members Cris Hennessey and Kirsten Livak.
 
About Liberty Utilities
Liberty Utilities Co. owns and operates regulated water, wastewater, natural gas and electric transmission and distribution utilities in 13 states, delivering responsive and reliable essential services to approximately 800,000 customers across the United States. With a local approach to management, service and support, we deliver efficient, dependable services to meet the needs of our customers. Liberty Utilities provides a superior customer experience through walk-in customer centers, locally focused conservation and energy efficiency initiatives, and programs for businesses and residential customers. We measure our performance in terms of service reliability, an enjoyable customer experience, and an unwavering dedication to public and workplace safety. Liberty Utilities currently operates in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma and Texas.  For more information, please visit www.LibertyUtilities.com.
 

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SIERRA DO ORDAIN as follows:
Ordinance Section One:
Section 2.04.070 of the Sierra County Code is amended to read:
2.04.070 Supervisors' Salaries
(a) Purpose and Intent
The Board of Supervisors finds that it is important that the compensation paid to members of the Board of Supervisors is established in a manner that will serve to encourage a cross section of the members of the community to run for the office of Supervisor. The Board further finds that the demands of the office of County Supervisor typically requires the devotion of considerable time, both in gathering information and in representing the citizens and the County in various meetings, which are in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
The Board finds that it is appropriate for the Board to adjust the compensation received by Board members in order to (1) adjust the salaries for Supervisors as has been done for the County employees; (2) provide for an increase to offset for increases in the cost of living and (3) compensate Supervisors for the loss of longevity pay increases to promote continued service.
Salary
Supervisor for District 1, shall receive a salary of $3,374.27 per month; Supervisor for District 2, shall receive a salary of $3,668.88 per month; Supervisor for District 3, shall receive a salary of $3,237.40 per month; Supervisor for District 4, shall receive a salary of $3,237.40 per month; Supervisor for District 5, shall receive a salary of $3,374.27 per month. At the time that any Supervisor is sworn in they shall receive a salary of $3,400.00 per month. The Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors shall receive an additional stipend of $200.00 per month. 

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SACRAMENTO - Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) reacted to the results of this morning's California snow survey, a measurement of the water content of California's snowpack. This monthly survey is used to determine the amount of runoff the state can expect throughout the spring and summer. Typically, melting snow provides roughly 30-percent of California's water supply.


"This snow survey proves that California's stormy January was a drought-buster. The state is buried under a thick blanket of snow that will keep our reservoirs full all through the summer and make this a better year for recreation, agriculture, and for people who have had to cut back on personal water use.


"But all this water also highlights that staggering lack of foresight and political will on the part of politicians who have neglected to build enough water storage to keep up with our growing population. The Sacramento River was recently surging with enough water every day to supply the needs of 150,000 families for an entire year. But instead of capturing that water in reservoirs it was being diverted into open fields or running out into the sea.


"It won't matter how much rain and snow we get if we don't have a way to store it and move it around the state. This extraordinary winter is a gift but we aren't ready to accept it. I'm tired of delays. I want to see concrete and steel in the ground, workers and bulldozers in action so the next time Mother Nature opens up, California can capture the water it needs."


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Senator Ted Gaines represents the 1st Senate District, which includes all or parts of Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra and Siskiyou counties.

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