In response, PG&E waged an expensive, dirty, and misleading campaign.
As Stephen Souza co-wrote a letter to the editor in November with County Supervisor Mariko Yamada:
“Davis voters sent an unmistakable Election Day message about public power — we want it! The twin SMUD annexation Measures H and I passed here by a nearly 62 percent margin despite PG&E’s unprecedented $11 million disinformation campaign to defeat us. Unfortunately, their efforts to frighten and confuse Sacramento SMUD ratepayers and West Sacramento and Woodland residents were too great to overcome — this time.”
Because of these deceptive efforts, PG&E decided it needed to do damage control. After all there was a good deal of bitterness in this community and PG&E recognized that it had to mend the fences–otherwise it would only be a matter of time before the next Measure H & I was proposed.
After an $11 million campaign to keep their stake in Yolo, the company basically threw down some chump change to contribute to the development of the Davis City Street Smart public education program at the platinum level. Hey if they were willing to spend in the tens of millions, what is $10,000 to them.
Now the city of Davis has a contract with them to honor them in exchange for this contribution to the Street Smarts program. This is not something that the City Council wants it is being dictated to them by non-elected staff decisions. Who runs this town again?
Meanwhile as we have seen in the last few days, PG&E in response to a resolution before the Woodland City Council sponsored by Art Pimentel has set up a full-blown answering service to direct calls in the Woodland City Hall opposing the rather innocuous resolution.
The resolution declares,
“The City Council of the City of Woodland supports the continued assessment of power alternatives that would lead to less expensive, more reliable and more earth-friendly electric power for the citizens, businesses and property owners of Woodland and throughout the Yolo County region.”
So tonight at the Davis City Council, PG&E will be honored for their community contribution. At the same time, at the Woodland City Council they will be intimidating and browbeating the Woodland City Council in opposition to a resolution supporting the concept of public power.
If PG&E wants to donate to Davis Street Smarts that is fine, but we do not need a proclamation honoring them.
—Doug Paul Davis reporting
This is a pickle.
When looking for corporate sponsorship for anything there is expected to be some kind of visibility for the sponsor, i.e. placement of logos, signage, mention in a printed program or on literature, public thanks, etc.
This is typically part of the contract and there is nothing wrong with this. It is a standard business practice.
This is a pickle.
When looking for corporate sponsorship for anything there is expected to be some kind of visibility for the sponsor, i.e. placement of logos, signage, mention in a printed program or on literature, public thanks, etc.
This is typically part of the contract and there is nothing wrong with this. It is a standard business practice.
This is a pickle.
When looking for corporate sponsorship for anything there is expected to be some kind of visibility for the sponsor, i.e. placement of logos, signage, mention in a printed program or on literature, public thanks, etc.
This is typically part of the contract and there is nothing wrong with this. It is a standard business practice.
This is a pickle.
When looking for corporate sponsorship for anything there is expected to be some kind of visibility for the sponsor, i.e. placement of logos, signage, mention in a printed program or on literature, public thanks, etc.
This is typically part of the contract and there is nothing wrong with this. It is a standard business practice.
As we watched the payouts…er I mean community donations come pouring in throughout the election, we often reiterated Jesse Unruh’s famous line – “If you can’t eat their food, drink their liquor, f*** their whores – and then vote against them, you have no business being here.”
Vulgar words in this new era of local civility, I know, but there’s something to be said about being frank in the political arena.
As we watched the payouts…er I mean community donations come pouring in throughout the election, we often reiterated Jesse Unruh’s famous line – “If you can’t eat their food, drink their liquor, f*** their whores – and then vote against them, you have no business being here.”
Vulgar words in this new era of local civility, I know, but there’s something to be said about being frank in the political arena.
As we watched the payouts…er I mean community donations come pouring in throughout the election, we often reiterated Jesse Unruh’s famous line – “If you can’t eat their food, drink their liquor, f*** their whores – and then vote against them, you have no business being here.”
Vulgar words in this new era of local civility, I know, but there’s something to be said about being frank in the political arena.
As we watched the payouts…er I mean community donations come pouring in throughout the election, we often reiterated Jesse Unruh’s famous line – “If you can’t eat their food, drink their liquor, f*** their whores – and then vote against them, you have no business being here.”
Vulgar words in this new era of local civility, I know, but there’s something to be said about being frank in the political arena.
This is a non-issue. Don’t you have bigger things to worry about than if the mayor of Davis gives out a silly certificate?
I, too, supported SMUD. But if PG&E wants to give us some help with the traffic safety program in Davis, that’s all for the good. I suggest you let go of your juvenile grudges.
In case anyone is interested, this is the rather innocuous proclamation that Sue Greenwald will present tonight:
PROCLAMATION IN APPRECIATION OF
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
FOR ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF DAVIS 2006-2007 STREET SMARTS CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s generous contribution, at the Platinum Sponsorship level, has assisted in the development of the Street Smarts public education program to increase traffic safety on Davis streets and in Davis neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, PG&E, through its contribution, has helped implement this innovative program that uses education in conjunction with engineering and enforcement to improve traffic safety throughout our community; and WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has helped deliver traffic safety messages to Davis elementary school youth as well as to the entire Davis population; and
WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has aided the Public Works Traffic Division’s mission to make Davis a safer place to live and work; and WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has provided invaluable assistance to reduce the number of Davis traffic accidents by changing driver, pedestrian and bicyclist behavior.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sue Greenwald, Mayor of Davis, on behalf of the Davis City Council and the citizens of Davis, proclaim as follows:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY is hereby recognized and commended for its dedication and contribution to community partnership, which has led to the successful launch of the 2006-2007 Street Smarts public education program to improve traffic safety throughout the City of Davis.
Dated: April 17, 2007
Sue Greenwald
Mayor
This is a non-issue. Don’t you have bigger things to worry about than if the mayor of Davis gives out a silly certificate?
I, too, supported SMUD. But if PG&E wants to give us some help with the traffic safety program in Davis, that’s all for the good. I suggest you let go of your juvenile grudges.
In case anyone is interested, this is the rather innocuous proclamation that Sue Greenwald will present tonight:
PROCLAMATION IN APPRECIATION OF
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
FOR ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF DAVIS 2006-2007 STREET SMARTS CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s generous contribution, at the Platinum Sponsorship level, has assisted in the development of the Street Smarts public education program to increase traffic safety on Davis streets and in Davis neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, PG&E, through its contribution, has helped implement this innovative program that uses education in conjunction with engineering and enforcement to improve traffic safety throughout our community; and WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has helped deliver traffic safety messages to Davis elementary school youth as well as to the entire Davis population; and
WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has aided the Public Works Traffic Division’s mission to make Davis a safer place to live and work; and WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has provided invaluable assistance to reduce the number of Davis traffic accidents by changing driver, pedestrian and bicyclist behavior.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sue Greenwald, Mayor of Davis, on behalf of the Davis City Council and the citizens of Davis, proclaim as follows:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY is hereby recognized and commended for its dedication and contribution to community partnership, which has led to the successful launch of the 2006-2007 Street Smarts public education program to improve traffic safety throughout the City of Davis.
Dated: April 17, 2007
Sue Greenwald
Mayor
This is a non-issue. Don’t you have bigger things to worry about than if the mayor of Davis gives out a silly certificate?
I, too, supported SMUD. But if PG&E wants to give us some help with the traffic safety program in Davis, that’s all for the good. I suggest you let go of your juvenile grudges.
In case anyone is interested, this is the rather innocuous proclamation that Sue Greenwald will present tonight:
PROCLAMATION IN APPRECIATION OF
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
FOR ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF DAVIS 2006-2007 STREET SMARTS CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s generous contribution, at the Platinum Sponsorship level, has assisted in the development of the Street Smarts public education program to increase traffic safety on Davis streets and in Davis neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, PG&E, through its contribution, has helped implement this innovative program that uses education in conjunction with engineering and enforcement to improve traffic safety throughout our community; and WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has helped deliver traffic safety messages to Davis elementary school youth as well as to the entire Davis population; and
WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has aided the Public Works Traffic Division’s mission to make Davis a safer place to live and work; and WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has provided invaluable assistance to reduce the number of Davis traffic accidents by changing driver, pedestrian and bicyclist behavior.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sue Greenwald, Mayor of Davis, on behalf of the Davis City Council and the citizens of Davis, proclaim as follows:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY is hereby recognized and commended for its dedication and contribution to community partnership, which has led to the successful launch of the 2006-2007 Street Smarts public education program to improve traffic safety throughout the City of Davis.
Dated: April 17, 2007
Sue Greenwald
Mayor
This is a non-issue. Don’t you have bigger things to worry about than if the mayor of Davis gives out a silly certificate?
I, too, supported SMUD. But if PG&E wants to give us some help with the traffic safety program in Davis, that’s all for the good. I suggest you let go of your juvenile grudges.
In case anyone is interested, this is the rather innocuous proclamation that Sue Greenwald will present tonight:
PROCLAMATION IN APPRECIATION OF
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
FOR ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF DAVIS 2006-2007 STREET SMARTS CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s generous contribution, at the Platinum Sponsorship level, has assisted in the development of the Street Smarts public education program to increase traffic safety on Davis streets and in Davis neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, PG&E, through its contribution, has helped implement this innovative program that uses education in conjunction with engineering and enforcement to improve traffic safety throughout our community; and WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has helped deliver traffic safety messages to Davis elementary school youth as well as to the entire Davis population; and
WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has aided the Public Works Traffic Division’s mission to make Davis a safer place to live and work; and WHEREAS, PG&E’s contribution has provided invaluable assistance to reduce the number of Davis traffic accidents by changing driver, pedestrian and bicyclist behavior.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sue Greenwald, Mayor of Davis, on behalf of the Davis City Council and the citizens of Davis, proclaim as follows:
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY is hereby recognized and commended for its dedication and contribution to community partnership, which has led to the successful launch of the 2006-2007 Street Smarts public education program to improve traffic safety throughout the City of Davis.
Dated: April 17, 2007
Sue Greenwald
Mayor
Art Pimentel is a tool for the highest bidder. It is not surprising that he is carrying PG&E’s water in woodland.
He has no shame.
Art Pimentel is a tool for the highest bidder. It is not surprising that he is carrying PG&E’s water in woodland.
He has no shame.
Art Pimentel is a tool for the highest bidder. It is not surprising that he is carrying PG&E’s water in woodland.
He has no shame.
Art Pimentel is a tool for the highest bidder. It is not surprising that he is carrying PG&E’s water in woodland.
He has no shame.
On the contrary, this is a very important issue for it gets to a heart of a number of problems in our system–the buying of influence by monied corporations in an attempt to forestall public policy changes.
Moreover there is also the symbolic nature that Davis would be awarding PG&E the same night that PG&E was browbeating a public official in Woodland.
Apparently I’m not the only one who thinks so. Stay tuned.
On the contrary, this is a very important issue for it gets to a heart of a number of problems in our system–the buying of influence by monied corporations in an attempt to forestall public policy changes.
Moreover there is also the symbolic nature that Davis would be awarding PG&E the same night that PG&E was browbeating a public official in Woodland.
Apparently I’m not the only one who thinks so. Stay tuned.
On the contrary, this is a very important issue for it gets to a heart of a number of problems in our system–the buying of influence by monied corporations in an attempt to forestall public policy changes.
Moreover there is also the symbolic nature that Davis would be awarding PG&E the same night that PG&E was browbeating a public official in Woodland.
Apparently I’m not the only one who thinks so. Stay tuned.
On the contrary, this is a very important issue for it gets to a heart of a number of problems in our system–the buying of influence by monied corporations in an attempt to forestall public policy changes.
Moreover there is also the symbolic nature that Davis would be awarding PG&E the same night that PG&E was browbeating a public official in Woodland.
Apparently I’m not the only one who thinks so. Stay tuned.
Anonymous, you either have your Pimentels confused or your colloquialisms confused. Get your facts straight.
Until then, Anonymous has no shame.
Anonymous, you either have your Pimentels confused or your colloquialisms confused. Get your facts straight.
Until then, Anonymous has no shame.
Anonymous, you either have your Pimentels confused or your colloquialisms confused. Get your facts straight.
Until then, Anonymous has no shame.
Anonymous, you either have your Pimentels confused or your colloquialisms confused. Get your facts straight.
Until then, Anonymous has no shame.
“…the buying of influence by monied corporations in an attempt to forestall public policy changes.”
Are you suggesting that PG&E owns our mayor?
Something related… I am not so naive to think that money is unimportant in politics or elections. In order to get your message out, a campaign needs money. But money doesn’t always win. In fact, as the Measure X campaign showed, too much money on one side can be a detriment. (I think this may repeat itself in Dixon today, where I am guessing that the horse-track will be defeated.)
In the public power elections, PG&E did not buy its any votes in Davis, Woodland, West Sac or Sacramento. Yes, they spent more money than the other side. But in the end, it was the people in Yolo County who voted no on H & I and the people in Sacramento who overwhelmingly rejected the expansion of SMUD that caused what I think was an unfortunate outcome.
It is true that the people of Davis, exposed to the same information, voted overwhelmingly in favor of SMUD. So maybe a sensible and workable alternative proposal for a DMUD can be arranged; or maybe for all the communities in Yolo County who want out of PG&E can create a YMUD.
“…the buying of influence by monied corporations in an attempt to forestall public policy changes.”
Are you suggesting that PG&E owns our mayor?
Something related… I am not so naive to think that money is unimportant in politics or elections. In order to get your message out, a campaign needs money. But money doesn’t always win. In fact, as the Measure X campaign showed, too much money on one side can be a detriment. (I think this may repeat itself in Dixon today, where I am guessing that the horse-track will be defeated.)
In the public power elections, PG&E did not buy its any votes in Davis, Woodland, West Sac or Sacramento. Yes, they spent more money than the other side. But in the end, it was the people in Yolo County who voted no on H & I and the people in Sacramento who overwhelmingly rejected the expansion of SMUD that caused what I think was an unfortunate outcome.
It is true that the people of Davis, exposed to the same information, voted overwhelmingly in favor of SMUD. So maybe a sensible and workable alternative proposal for a DMUD can be arranged; or maybe for all the communities in Yolo County who want out of PG&E can create a YMUD.
“…the buying of influence by monied corporations in an attempt to forestall public policy changes.”
Are you suggesting that PG&E owns our mayor?
Something related… I am not so naive to think that money is unimportant in politics or elections. In order to get your message out, a campaign needs money. But money doesn’t always win. In fact, as the Measure X campaign showed, too much money on one side can be a detriment. (I think this may repeat itself in Dixon today, where I am guessing that the horse-track will be defeated.)
In the public power elections, PG&E did not buy its any votes in Davis, Woodland, West Sac or Sacramento. Yes, they spent more money than the other side. But in the end, it was the people in Yolo County who voted no on H & I and the people in Sacramento who overwhelmingly rejected the expansion of SMUD that caused what I think was an unfortunate outcome.
It is true that the people of Davis, exposed to the same information, voted overwhelmingly in favor of SMUD. So maybe a sensible and workable alternative proposal for a DMUD can be arranged; or maybe for all the communities in Yolo County who want out of PG&E can create a YMUD.
“…the buying of influence by monied corporations in an attempt to forestall public policy changes.”
Are you suggesting that PG&E owns our mayor?
Something related… I am not so naive to think that money is unimportant in politics or elections. In order to get your message out, a campaign needs money. But money doesn’t always win. In fact, as the Measure X campaign showed, too much money on one side can be a detriment. (I think this may repeat itself in Dixon today, where I am guessing that the horse-track will be defeated.)
In the public power elections, PG&E did not buy its any votes in Davis, Woodland, West Sac or Sacramento. Yes, they spent more money than the other side. But in the end, it was the people in Yolo County who voted no on H & I and the people in Sacramento who overwhelmingly rejected the expansion of SMUD that caused what I think was an unfortunate outcome.
It is true that the people of Davis, exposed to the same information, voted overwhelmingly in favor of SMUD. So maybe a sensible and workable alternative proposal for a DMUD can be arranged; or maybe for all the communities in Yolo County who want out of PG&E can create a YMUD.
“Are you suggesting that PG&E owns our mayor?”
Our mayor had nothing to do with this decision, nor did any elected official.
“Are you suggesting that PG&E owns our mayor?”
Our mayor had nothing to do with this decision, nor did any elected official.
“Are you suggesting that PG&E owns our mayor?”
Our mayor had nothing to do with this decision, nor did any elected official.
“Are you suggesting that PG&E owns our mayor?”
Our mayor had nothing to do with this decision, nor did any elected official.
“Our mayor had nothing to do with this decision.”
“I, Sue Greenwald, Mayor of Davis, on behalf of the Davis City Council and the citizens of Davis, proclaim as follows: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY is hereby recognized and commended for its dedication and contribution…”
Nothing?
“Our mayor had nothing to do with this decision.”
“I, Sue Greenwald, Mayor of Davis, on behalf of the Davis City Council and the citizens of Davis, proclaim as follows: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY is hereby recognized and commended for its dedication and contribution…”
Nothing?
“Our mayor had nothing to do with this decision.”
“I, Sue Greenwald, Mayor of Davis, on behalf of the Davis City Council and the citizens of Davis, proclaim as follows: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY is hereby recognized and commended for its dedication and contribution…”
Nothing?
“Our mayor had nothing to do with this decision.”
“I, Sue Greenwald, Mayor of Davis, on behalf of the Davis City Council and the citizens of Davis, proclaim as follows: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY is hereby recognized and commended for its dedication and contribution…”
Nothing?
I know what it says. I also know who wrote it and it was not the Mayor.
I know what it says. I also know who wrote it and it was not the Mayor.
I know what it says. I also know who wrote it and it was not the Mayor.
I know what it says. I also know who wrote it and it was not the Mayor.
FWIW, regardless of this proclamation, Stephen Souza and Lamar Heystek, at tonight’s council meeting, extended their support for Mr. Pimental’s actions in Woodland.
FWIW, regardless of this proclamation, Stephen Souza and Lamar Heystek, at tonight’s council meeting, extended their support for Mr. Pimental’s actions in Woodland.
FWIW, regardless of this proclamation, Stephen Souza and Lamar Heystek, at tonight’s council meeting, extended their support for Mr. Pimental’s actions in Woodland.
FWIW, regardless of this proclamation, Stephen Souza and Lamar Heystek, at tonight’s council meeting, extended their support for Mr. Pimental’s actions in Woodland.
But they did not pass the proclamation tonight–now did they? That was no coincidence.
But they did not pass the proclamation tonight–now did they? That was no coincidence.
But they did not pass the proclamation tonight–now did they? That was no coincidence.
But they did not pass the proclamation tonight–now did they? That was no coincidence.
my guess is that a YMUD type deal is the way to go, with the possibility of joining up with SMUD at a later date if that works.
i’m generally not a fan of corporate sponsorship of city events, but i don’t really think that will make much of a dent in any future city council resolution on PG&E. i certainly hope that lamar and steve will bring up this resolution ASAP, though.
my guess is that a YMUD type deal is the way to go, with the possibility of joining up with SMUD at a later date if that works.
i’m generally not a fan of corporate sponsorship of city events, but i don’t really think that will make much of a dent in any future city council resolution on PG&E. i certainly hope that lamar and steve will bring up this resolution ASAP, though.
my guess is that a YMUD type deal is the way to go, with the possibility of joining up with SMUD at a later date if that works.
i’m generally not a fan of corporate sponsorship of city events, but i don’t really think that will make much of a dent in any future city council resolution on PG&E. i certainly hope that lamar and steve will bring up this resolution ASAP, though.
my guess is that a YMUD type deal is the way to go, with the possibility of joining up with SMUD at a later date if that works.
i’m generally not a fan of corporate sponsorship of city events, but i don’t really think that will make much of a dent in any future city council resolution on PG&E. i certainly hope that lamar and steve will bring up this resolution ASAP, though.