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16th Congressional & 5th Assembly Debates Feb. 22nd

Submitted by Rich Rodriguez, KMPH News
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 4:05pm
16th Congressional & 5th Assembly Debates Feb. 22nd

The Madera Chapter of the Central Valley Tea Party will host the first debates for candidates running for the newly drawn 16th Congressional District and 5th Assembly Disrict, Wednesday night February 22nd.

Congressional candidates dairyman Johnny Tacherra and Fresno attorney Brian Whelan have confirmed they will attend.

Assembly candidates Madera County Supervisor Frank Bigelow and Thomas "Ricco" Oller have agreed to participate.

The debate will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall at 2026 N. Granada in Madera. 

The forum begins at 6:00 p.m. and is open to the public.

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State Senator Cannella To Speak At Eggs And Issues Forum

Submitted by Rich Rodriguez, KMPH News
Sunday, September 25th, 2011, 3:14pm
State Senator Cannella To Speak At Eggs And Issues Forum

State Senator Anthony Cannella will be the keynote speaker at the monthly Eggs and Issues breakfast in Madera October 4th.  The event will be held at Madera Community Hospital Shebelut/Pierini Room.

Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. and the meeting concludes at 9:00 a.m. 

Tickets are $15 dollars and seating is limited to 60 participants.  RSVP to Lois Grow at lgrow@maderacountyedc.com or call 559-675-7768                 

Eggs and Issues is co-sponsored by Madera Chamber of Commerce and the Madera Co. Economic Development Commission. 

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Community Forum On Redistricting

Submitted by Rich Rodriguez, KMPH News
Friday, August 19th, 2011, 10:51pm
Community Forum On Redistricting
 

 

The City of Madera will hold a community forum on redistricting.   California Elections Code §21601 requires that the City Council “adjust the boundaries of any or all of the council districts…” following each decennial federal census.  Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide input on “Communities of Interest” and learn about the use of Public Participation Kits used to draw suggested district boundaries.  The forum will be held in the Madera Council Chambers, 205 W.

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Green Party to Host Potluck

Submitted by Ashley Ritchie, KMPH Reporter
Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 10:40am
Green Party to Host Potluck

On Saturday July 9th, 2011 the Green Party of the counties of Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Kern and Madera will host a Potluck Gathering at the Quaker Oaks Farm at 17218 Ave 296, Visalia, CA.  T

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Madera Seeks Applications For Appointment To Council Vacancy

Submitted by Rich Rodriguez, KMPH News
Thursday, June 9th, 2011, 3:04pm
Madera Seeks Applications For Appointment To Council Vacancy

The City of Madera is accepting applications for appointment to the City Council to fill the vacancy created due to the death of Council Member Sam Armentrout, effective May 4, 2011. The term of the Council seat is from the date of appointment to December 5, 2012.

Candidates must be 18 years of age, reside within District 2 of the corporate limits of the City of Madera and be registered to vote in the City of Madera at the time of application. Original applications must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011.

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