I just posted this story on Walnut Creek Patch, dealing with an idea that emerged at last night’s City Council meeting. Council members were talking some more… Read more “Should the city charge fees to bars that stay open late and require a lot of police attention?”
Category: Walnut Creek budget
Walnut Creek to consider fee increases for city services
You might have to pay a little—or a lot—more for parking tickets or permits to install a solar system or new roof. Or to have your license… Read more “Walnut Creek to consider fee increases for city services”
Saving Coach O’Brien: Letter writing campaign to keep the city paying for Masters Swim coach position
The City Council will continue its discussion about which programs to keep—and which to ax—as it tries to balance the budget. Members of the city’s nationally recognized… Read more “Saving Coach O’Brien: Letter writing campaign to keep the city paying for Masters Swim coach position”
Vested interest alert… and more on arts and cops in these tough budget times
Vested interests. I’ve written about this concept before: whether it’s right or wrong for people to have “vested interests” when it comes to how they position themselves on public… Read more “Vested interest alert… and more on arts and cops in these tough budget times”
Police chief believes public safety is city’s No. 1 priority
Should the city support arts and culture? Or the police department? Does it have to be either or? Not according to Walnut Creek Police Chief Joel Bryden.… Read more “Police chief believes public safety is city’s No. 1 priority”
Walnut Creek seeks community input on its "big picture" goals to make future budget choices
In July I asked readers to share their vision of Walnut Creek and its future. My question generated a fair amount of thoughtful, insightful, and, yes, visionary… Read more “Walnut Creek seeks community input on its "big picture" goals to make future budget choices”
Crazy in Suburbia 