Dear Peter Graf, this isn't a money issue. Circulating petitions, gathering signatures, and placing an inititive on the ballot, is one of the things that define a democracy. Sometimes excercising ones right will take precedent over saving some money. Our constitution supports and encourages people to be involved in our government. This is just one way a citizine's rights can be expressed.

If the town council had shown any prior respect for the taxpayers hard earned money, I might be able to buy into this "new concern" to save the town money.

They only show a concern when it's something that undermines their "power". They hand out thousands of dollars over the course of a year to just about any group that shows up at their council meeting, asking for $. They bragged about how buying that new town hall was going to save us so much money on rent, yet it sits vacant, and we're still paying rent on the current offices! Let me guess, unexpected renovation cost?

Why is there a reluctance to spend the money on the actual taxpayers who's money it is in the beginning, maybe because they are afraid of what the results are going to be.

Sounds like the developers have Loomis in their cross hairs. People be aware, very aware what you vote for, we could end up like Rocklin, would anyone but those who profit from such an action in destroying a nice town like it? Think before you vote, make sure you have all the facts. Be as concerned about the town being in the developer's cross hairs as you are about having does in hunter's cross hairs.

Dear loomisresident, I think I can help you out here. I currently serve as chair on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Committee (PROSC). It is an ad-hoc committee set up by the Loomis Town Council. The committee members are volunteers who make recommendations to the council. These recommendations center around development, open space issues, parks and recreation needs. The PROS committee is the only committee in Loomis. The eleven members on the committee are dedicated and hard working. We are in the process of updating the Master Plan. To do this, we must be ready to make recommendations to the Town. These recommendations require MANY hours of study and discussion. Some of the things we are responsible for reading are: the General Plan, the zoning ordinances, tree studies, stream and raparian studies, the bike and trail studies and development plans, just to name a few things.

I can't speak for the entire committee, but my personal goals are to help keep our heritage in Loomis for generations to come and to provide park and recreation needs to all it's people.

Growth is a very important element to the Town's well being. Much needed revenue is generated by projects. So, our dillemma is to balance growth with our goals of protecting and preserving the rural character of Loomis. I believe in "sensible growth". Developers must be aware of our concerns and respond to them in their plans. I would like to invite you to our meetings, held on the third Tue. every month.

It's riparian, not raparian, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you fan, can't find the spell check button.

No one is questioning you personally. Please don't be so sensitive. Loomis has kept the rural flavor despite developer attempts to "invade" the town. We have seen developments which now ban livestock in parcels as large as 5 acres. In my book this is not preserving the rural lifestyle. I believe the name of the subdivision is Monserrat. Others while located outside the town limits are becoming the new face of Placer County, I would hate to see Loomis follow suit.

Please don't be so sensitive, as a politician you must realize that there will be some people that agree with you and some that don't.

As long as the dissension doesn't get personal or dirty it is healthy since it exposes all sides to scrutiny by the voters.

Don't worry about spelling, I only read the intent and substance, the rest is fluff.