Odds and Ends
New Councilmember
Appointed |
Get Registered,
Vote in November
Pay
Attention to Emergency Vehicles
In Memory of
Councilmember Vreeland
This issue of City Focus is dedicated
in memory of Councilmember Ruth Vreeland, who died in a traffic accident
in January.
Councilmember Vreeland, who served on the City Council for more than 20
years, supported development of a City newsletter to keep our community up
to date on current programs, projects and activities. She served on the
City Council when the first City Focus newsletter
was published in 1986.
Now almost 20 years later, the City Focus remains
one of the most effective communications tools we use for
disseminating news and updates. We will miss the
continuous supply of story ideas and helpful tips Councilmember Vreeland
provided during the past two decades. A
community tribute and march (pictured) was held in her honor in late
January.
We will miss her vitality, passion and community spirit.
New Councilmember Appointed
A new councilmember was
appointed to the Monterey City Council by the City Council on March 2 to
fill a vacant seat, which became open after the death of Councilmember
Ruth Vreeland in January.
Per the City Charter, this Council seat will be subject to election during
the upcoming General Election on Nov. 2, 2004, for the remaining years of
its term, which ends in November 2006. For more info, visit the Web.
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Get Registered, Vote in November
Whether you’re a voter or a potential candidate, make sure you are prepared
for the General Election on Nov. 2, 2004.
Register to vote and have a voice in the numerous federal, state and local
contests. In Monterey, voters will elect a mayor and three councilmembers
this fall. So get a registration form, fill it out
and send it in before the Oct. 18 deadline.
It’s easy to register. Forms are available at the Monterey Public Library,
Monterey City Clerk’s Office, US Post Office, the Monterey County Elections
Office and online at
www.ss.ca.gov/elections/elections.htm
You must re-register whenever you move. US citizens who are at least 18 years old are
eligible to vote. The nomination period for candidates is July 12 thru Aug. 6, 2004.
For more info on running for local office, call the City Clerk’s Office at
646.3935.
The 2004 City Elections Guide is available online at
www.monterey.org/cityclerk
Register today. Get ready for Nov. 2!
Pay Attention to Emergency
Vehicles
In an emergency, seconds count!
Cooperation is the key to making sure emergency public safety vehicles
arrive to their destination quickly and safely.
Follow these simple rules to help:
When you hear or see an emergency vehicle traveling with lights or sirens,
pull over as close to the right edge of the road as possible and stop.
Remain stopped until all emergency vehicles have passed.
However, don’t stop in an intersection. If you are in an intersection when
you see an emergency vehicle, continue slowly through the intersection and
then pull to the right as soon as possible and stop.
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