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November 21, 2007
Wondering Women
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| Photo: Just one of the world's many "Wonder Women" available
for the GPAC. I've heard that the City Council is going to place two additional women on the General Plan Advisory Committee(GPAC). The names I heard were Elizabeth Devereaux and Nancy Wolfe, but that is pure speculation. In fact, Devereaux doesn't live in Chico and Wolfe never applied for the GPAC, so I would hope other female applicants might get the call. Here is who applied. Diana L. Baker Kristin McHenry Connie Wright Elizabeth Devereaux Holli Anderson Jane Turney Winder Baker Tara Michele Hansen Sara Adams Darlene Baxman My problem with the GPAC appointments was only partially related to gender composition. That was the most obvious shortfall. The group was intended to be a composite and varied view of our community. The Council made a big deal out of this aspect of the General Plan update, and then didn't follow through. But I do think that if the Council decides to change the makeup of the GPAC they should consider adding a few more components of the community. I think a student from Butte College and one from Chico State would be good additions. I think a couple of small business owners would be good. I think a large business manager, maybe from one of the top 25 sales tax producing companies would also be worthwhile. In addition, I think they could get into trouble if they specifically appointed only women in a secondary appointment process. That would be gender discrimination. If they want to appoint two additional women, I think they should draw from the pool of applicants they have, and follow the residency rules applied to everyone else that already was appointed. |
| An Obvious Connection: It seems like this revelation, if proven true, should solidify in everyone's mind how powerful Commission Impossible is. When I speak out, government immediately takes notice, slams on the brakes, and changes direction. My concern over women on GPAC also caused Tom Gascoyne, and the Chico Beat to endorse me for City Council. That is power. Since I seem to be running the show around here I'm going to demand a few other things, and we'll see if they come to pass. 1. I want everyone to eat turkey, ham, or some vegetarian equivalent tomorrow. 2. I demand that the Chico ER print some kind of disc golf news story in the coming days. 3. I challenge Chico firefighters to work some overtime hours this weekend. I'll leave it at that, because with great power comes great responsibility. But if any readers would like for me to demand something on your behalf, just let me know. We're all in this together. I just get the angry emails. |
| Lon "The Councilornator" Glazner
Growth Debate: This series of debates stem from Tom Gascoyne's endorsement of me for 2008 City Council (see endorsement here). Together we formed the Hooker Beat Alliance and are inviting experts from around the globe to debate important Chico topics. Last night's debate wasn't very positive for local builders. Bob The Builder, with only a Junior High School education, was intellectually thumped by Captain Planet and his massive knowledge of EIR's. While Bob's performance during the debate was poor, he did somewhat better after the debate, behind the snack bar. Bob put Captain Planet in a headlock and repeatedly planted his construction boot on Planet's rump, showing great flexibility. On his departure Bob stated "I know violence doesn't solve anything, but that self righteous mullet-head sure needed a good ass-kicking." Please attend tonight's debate, we've had to move to the Arco Arena due to Barbie's popularity. |
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CI Challenge: Can you guess what it is? Winner: Trevor Hastings, see comments below for the answer. |
Posted by Lon at November 21, 2007 09:01 AM
Comments
Slightly cloudy blue sky.
Posted by: TrevHastings at November 21, 2007 09:35 AM
Trev, the correct term is "Partly Cloudy".
Posted by: Anthony at November 21, 2007 10:04 AM
Cumulus or cirrocumulus or altocumulus or stratocumulus.
I'm sure we'll get a report from Encyclopedia Anthonius
Posted by: Gregg Payne at November 21, 2007 10:15 AM
ahhhh, well just goes to show how much meteorology class i've taken =D.
sorry... swamped at work today.
Posted by: TrevHastings at November 21, 2007 10:24 AM
Madam Ruby gets my vote for GPAC. Planning is easy when the future is known to you.
And Lon, does your keyboard have a lisp? Nov 21th at Arco??
Posted by: Ed McLaughlin at November 21, 2007 10:30 AM
Ed,
No, I was holding my tongue when I wrote that.
Thumbethimes I hold my thongue becauthe ith feelth funny thew me.
Plus it takes the place of biting my tongue which at times would seem to be a better move, but not nearly as entertaining.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at November 21, 2007 10:39 AM
You CI "guessors" need to look beyond the obvious. Some things are so obvious they are hard to see.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at November 21, 2007 10:42 AM
It's Wonder woman flying her invisible plane up in the sky.
Posted by: TrevHastings at November 21, 2007 11:02 AM
So what...
Generally clear?
Posted by: Gregg Payne at November 21, 2007 11:14 AM
I just looked at Wonder Woman again. Now I get it!
Broad Daylight
Posted by: Gregg Payne at November 21, 2007 11:18 AM
Lon suggests: "I want everyone to eat turkey, ham, or some vegetarian equivalent tomorrow."
I second that, and I also want everyone to use Ranch dressing on their salads from now on, to help the City budget crisis.
http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/license-bidwell-ranch/
Posted by: Anthony at November 21, 2007 11:43 AM
we had thanksgiving early here at our office. I guess work threw down 6 smoked turkeys, and everyone else brought in dishes for a potluck style thing. I am so stuffed full of fixin's and turkey right now. and man that turkey was delicious.
Merry Thanksgiving everyone! *falls asleep*
Posted by: TrevHastings at November 21, 2007 12:04 PM
See the power of this blog. I demand, Trevor eats. Pure power.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at November 21, 2007 12:09 PM
Anthony,
I think that's a great idea. I think we could look at some other "infotainment" ideas as well. Like having a "Survivor - Planning Commission" reality TV show. The planning commission could be stranded on a tropical island and then begin building a civilization from scratch.
It would be great to see the deciders take a hand at building something.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at November 21, 2007 12:10 PM
Trevor,
You are the CIC winner. That is a photo of Wonder Woman's invisible plane.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at November 21, 2007 02:17 PM
*wakes up* uh? oh cool, rockon. hooray for fictional invisible airplanes.
Posted by: TrevHastings at November 21, 2007 02:36 PM
How do you know it's a plane? it could be a blimp, it is after all, invisible.
Posted by: Anthony at November 21, 2007 02:58 PM
no, definitely a plane. if you look closely, you can see the dotted line used for an outline. clearly an airplane.
Posted by: TrevHastings at November 21, 2007 03:15 PM
Yeah, it's pretty easy to see it's a plane. Just above the cloud on the left is the tail, the wings are right there in the middle. They're serving peanuts in the the passenger cabin. Definitely a plane. A blimp would have one of those giant invisisble screens for marketing messages.
Lon
Posted by: Lon at November 21, 2007 03:20 PM