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SPECIAL SUNDAY ELECTION ISSUE
Published October 22, 2006
Two cities decide on sales taxes
Voters in Nevada City and Grass Valley are being asked to approve sales tax increases to fund road repair and road-related projects.
Opposition slight for Measure S
Measure S, the half-cent sales tax that would be
used to repair Nevada City's streets, has met with little public opposition.
Measure T has four projects
Grass Valley voters will be asked to decide on Measure T, which would levy a half-cent
sales tax to fund transportation-related projects.
Terry Lamphier: Growth, yes, but at a slower pace
On a late summer morning, Terry Lamphier hiked through woods behind a busy shopping center and apartment buildings on parcels slated for development in Glenbrook Basin.
Dan Miller: Balance growth, more jobs
For a man who likes to have his feet firmly planted at home, Grass Valley City Council candidate Dan Miller has experienced his gypsy years.
Chauncey Poston: Put neighborhoods first
Chauncey Poston and his wife, Theresa, came to Nevada County in 1978 when he was part of a federal effort to reclaim old mine sites.
After close primary, two face off in race for county judge
Nevada County Public Defender Tom Anderson and Grass Valley attorney Ray Shine are vying for the judicial seat in Nevada County Superior Court left vacant by retiring Judge Carl Bryan II.
Shine focuses on punishment that fits the crime
As Nevada County’s Public Defender, Tom Anderson, 55, has a close relationship with the local superior court, experience that he hopes will help him “hit the bench running.”
Harmon makes finances a priority
Martin Harmon is the public works senior engineering inspector for the city of Lincoln. He’s also the vice president of the board of directors for Western Care Construction in Rocklin, and Manager of Gold Country Ranch in Nevada County.
Palmer looks at four major issues
Nancy Palmer, 68, has been a Sierra College trustee since 1994. If re-elected, she wants to address a number of issues concerning Sierra College.
Hiring process concerns Davis
Mary Anne Davis, 45, is a certified radio marketing consultant at KNCO/Star 94.1. She wants to improve the process of hiring teachers in the high school district.
New teachers priority for Adams
Jim Adams, 51, wants to recruit new teachers and expand the curriculum if he is elected.
Myriad issues concern Coulter
Georgie A. Coulter, 77, is a retired secondary teacher who has lived in Nevada County for the past 35 years.
Brown, Doolittle in heated congressional race
War and corruption charges have turned the race between Democratic challenger Charlie Brown and Rep. John Doolittle (R-Roseville) into one of the most grueling of the longtime politician’s career.
Doolittle and Brown face off
The Union posed questions to Rep. John Doolittle (R-Roseville) and Democratic challenger Charlie Brown for the 4th Congressional District.
County prepares Diebold machines
An instructor from Diebold Inc. has been showing Nevada County pollworkers how to use their electronic voting machines helping them test the locks and buttons on the new and controversial systems.
Certified list of candidates for the Nov. 7 General Election
Superior Court Judge seat
County will not force voters to use machines
Despite new electronic voting machines, you will not be forced to use them on Nov. 7.
Frequently asked questions about the Nov. 7 election
Do I have to vote electronically?
Where do you go to vote?
Your polling place is listed on the back of your official voter pamphlet.
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Local Coverage
Election results
From Nevada County and across the state.
November 14, 2006 | The Union staff
Doolittle keeps hold on seat
Although Rep. John Doolittle edged out Charlie Brown in a tough election race, the Democratic challenger was winning Nevada County as of last night.
November 8, 2006 | Josh Singer, Staff writer
Miller, Poston expected to win seats
Champagne and wine glasses clinked in celebration for Grass Valley City Council candidates Dan Miller and Chauncey Poston on Tuesday night.
November 8, 2006 | Trina Kleist
Powerful lead for tax measure in Nevada City
Nevada City's roads stand to get some long-needed attention from Measure S, which was winning as of last night.
November 8, 2006 | Josh Singer, Staff writer
Measure T falls just short in Grass Valley
It's back to the drawing board for Measure T, which earned a majority of voters' approval but not the two-thirds it needed to see the sales tax measure pass.
November 8, 2006 | Laura Brown, Staff writer
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Doolittle/Brown debate
October 13, 2006
Judicial candidates debate
October 8, 2006
Grass Valley City Council candidates debate
September 29, 2006
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