Before voting, be informed. The following
stories provide background on some of the key issues facing
voters or reflect the positions taken by some of the candidates.
"City
Economy “Fragile” but in the Black," October
29, 2008
"Weekend
Shootings Could Signal Gang War," October 27, 2008
"Exploring
Light Rail Options," October 14, 2008
"Easing
Traffic Will Cost Motorists, RAND Study Finds," October
3, 2008
"Downtown
Gets Major Makeover," September 17, 2008
"City
Charges FAA Can’t Back Up Jet Ban Case," September
2, 2008
"Serious
Crime Drops to Record Lows," August 5, 2008
"Council
Goes with Ten-foot Bonus," July 24, 2008
"Council
to Boost Worker Salaries," July 15, 2005
"Proposed
Building Heights Stir Debate," July 3, 2008
"City
Charts Path to Fight Traffic Congestion," June 19,
2008
"City
Budget Passes Half-Billion Mark," June 18, 2008
"City
Sales Fall Flat," June 6, 2008
"City
Manager Proposes Record Budget," May 21, 2008
"School
Board Imposes Strict Moratorium on Confidentiality Clauses,"
May 19, 2008
"City
Chops Down Ficus Trees," May 16, 2008
"Council
Withholds School Funding at District’s Request,"
April 23, 2008 |