Big news

After having read Paul Rogers’ article in yesterday’s Mercury about raises to the District Counsel and Clerk of the Board, Assemblymember Ira Ruskin pulled AB2122, the amended District Act.

Saying he no longer wanted “to be associated with the board” of the Santa Clara Valley Water District, state Assemblyman Ira Ruskin on Wednesday pulled a bill aimed at changing the way the district elects its board members.

Ruskin, D-Los Altos, said he was disappointed by the board’s unanimous vote Tuesday to boost the salaries of top staffers as board members voiced their opposition to placing a measure on the November ballot subjecting them to term limits.
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Ruskin said Wednesday he still thought seven members was an “ideal number,” but decided to withdraw his bill because he felt the board was being insensitive by raising salaries during tough economic times, in addition to “prejudging” the term-limit issue.

And, while it really does pale in comparison to that news, I’m proud that Scott Herhold has endorsed me.

Best bet: Foss. With a background in science and a commitment to curbing excessive spending, the Willow Glen resident offers the best chance for badly needed change at the Golden Spigot.