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2008-07-05T13:23:56-07:00

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RE: ANSWER TO QUESTION

2008-06-18T10:12:27-07:00

I would have to agree with i'm confused. Your response to the �I�m Confused� posting actually swayed my undecided vote to not go to Ann. It just seems interesting to me that these unions support Ann. We all know the bull behind politics. If a developer wanted to donate to Ann I believe that she wouldn't hesitate to hand over a remit envelope in 3 split seconds. All this will become clear in the coming months. Ann isn't for saving the environment. She owns a balloon shop for crying out loud!

ANSWER TO QUESTION, IS ANN JOHNSTON FOR BUILDING OR THE ENVIRONMENT? (STOCKTON)

2008-06-17T21:41:39-07:00

It say's Ironworkers for Ann Johnston; Do trees grow Iron? You have us confused with residential construction, and everyone needs a house to live in.
Go watch the construction of a bridge,or a highrise building, or a water Dam, highway's, and all kinds of resources that you utilize every day, and then ask yourself; Are we really endangering the environment? This is not meant to put you down, just to help with the confusion. Thank you, and you have a wonderful day.

"DON'T FORGET ANN JOHNSTON FOR MAYOR IN 2008"

Iron Workers & Sierra Club For Ann Johnston? (Stockton)

2008-06-16T13:47:21-07:00

I'm Confused. Is she for building or saving the environment?

IRONWORKERS LOCAL 118 SUPPORT ANN JOHNSTON, FOR MAYOR. (STOCKTON)

2008-06-16T02:23:16-07:00

Building the World Around You
Have you ever looked up at a towering city skyline and wondered, �Who built that?� What about while you were gazing at the expanse of the Golden Gate Bridge or the golden Tower Bridge? Ever thought about who built those?
Proud union iron workers built every one of those structures, along with just about every other kind of building, bridge or industrial structure you can name. That�s right -- every day, hardworking, dedicated iron workers put sweat, skill and savvy into the bridges that link us together; the stadiums, like the River Cats', where we watch our sports heroes play, and of course, the soaring towers that scrape the sky. We work among the clouds erecting the skeletons of structures; set steel rebar in concrete to reinforce structures; and ornament buildings with curtain wall and window wall systems. Iron working is a multi-faceted trade, led by professionals with skill sets that are always in demand.
When you're an iron worker you have the opportunity to help build the landmarks and shape the skylines of the future. It doesn't get much more gratifying than being able to stand back, admire your work and say, "I built that!"
With Ann Johnston as Mayor She can continue to help us to build and even better city, then the one we already have.

Frank Pacheco (Stockton, CA)

2008-06-11T15:48:51-07:00

IS A DANGER TO SOCIETY!!

ANN JOHNSTON FOR MAYOR 2008 (STOCKTON)

2008-06-08T20:45:19-07:00

VOTE FOR ANN JOHNSTON FOR STOCKTON'S MAYOR, SHE IS THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB!

ANN JOHNSTON.........FOR MAYOR 2008. (STOCKTON)

2008-06-06T04:41:12-07:00

Thank you too everyone that voted for Ann Johnston, and when She becomes Mayor, She will fight for our city, and for you, and She is even going to fight for those that didn't vote for Her, or didn't vote at all, Why? Because She cares about this city.... The All American One, STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA.....

SAN JOAQUIN SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE (STOCKTON)

2008-06-03T23:27:26-07:00

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK. I don't know, only a face a mother could love. Let's find out more about these wanna be judges. Anything in their background? Do they have a past? What will they really do for San Joaquin to cut down on the rampant crime, help people who are in pro per,stop the oppression of the townspeople, and really change this town for the better instead of the bad guy always winning?

ANN JOHNSTON ENDORSEMENTS (STOCKTON)

2008-05-29T01:24:34-07:00

We are proud to have the support of the individuals and organizations listed below, and thank them for their endorsement.
State Senator Michael Machado
Former State Senator Patrick Johnston
Former Assemblywoman Barbara Matthews
San Joaquin County Supervisor Victor Mow
Superintendent of County Schools Fredrick "Rick" Wentworth
Deputy Supt. of County Schools Mick Founts
Asst. Supt. of County Schools Jackie Flowers
SUSD Board Member Beverly Fitch McCarthy
LUSD Board Member Ken Davis
LUSD Board Member Peter Johnson
Linden Unified Board Member Diana Machado
IronWorkers Local #118
Teamsters Local #439
Operating Engineers Local #3
Teamsters Local #601
Stockton City Employees Association
Stockton City Management B & C
International Longshoremen's Local #54
Plumbers Local #442
San Joaquin/Calaveras Counties Central Labor Council
Campaign for Common Ground
Central Valley Stonewall Democratic Club
San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties Central Labor Council
The Sierra Club
Planned Parenthood Monte Mar
Youth Adult Awareness Program

Superior Court Judge James Darrah (Retired)
John and Francesca Vera
Bob and Janet Kavanagh
C. Joseph Crane
Al and Marcia Davidson
James and Hazel Hill
Robert and Gladys Ikeda
Pat and Judith Jones
Kenneth Meleyco
Dwane and Sara Milnes
Dennis & Christine Olin
Mark & Debbie Ornellas
Ort and Sylvia Lofthus
Richard Abood
Trevor and Rosemary Atkinson
Michael and Nancy Ballot
Dale Benner
Dr. Harold and Geri Berkman
George and Beverly Blum
Eleanor and Ernest Boutte
Ernest George
Michael Villanueva
John Reynolds
Stephen R. Delk
J.D. and Nadine Coleman
Kevin Kauffman
Byron Roberts
Dennis Merrill
Tom Aja
Morris Allen
Robert Applegate
Rosie Bauchand
Carol Holt Bedell
George and Beverly Blum
Tom and Colleen Boardman
Janet Bonner
Barbara Bowers
Doug Brodie
Steve Castellanos
John and Linda Carlson
Ed Case
John and Barbara De'ak
Beryl and Viola Dearing
Linda Derivi
Sigrid Eilers
Al Espinor
Marj and Dave Fries
Sarah and Ed Gehrke
Mary Jo and Rich Gohlke
Forrest Greenberg
Jo Ann Keplinger
Robin Knowlton
Sylvia and Karl Kothe
Marilyn and David Lagier
Craig Larsen
Robert and Mary Laughlin
Teresa Mandella
Ursula Meyer
Michael L. Miller
Diane Park
Megan Rafferty
Lynn Reynolds
Stan and Dorothy Sandelius
Margaret Sanderson
Barbara Schwartz
Elaine Dugger Shaw
Robert Sivell
Yolanda Solari
Bruce and Phyllis Spoon
Larry and Nita Stevens
Mary Lois and Syd Thompson
Diane Van Order
Eugene and Arlene Weston
Former Vice-Mayor Floyd Weaver
Paul Fairbrook
Liz and Neil Lark
Bob and Pat Cox
Gwenneth Browne
Helen Betz
John Rey
Kien Tran
Ron Stein
Janet E. Hulsey
Donna Johnston
Robert & Sheila Baumbach
Dan Hudson
Sam Liang
Leone Martin
James Blackshere
Kathy and John Gray
Clair Trujillo
Victor C. Wykoff
Andre and Maureen Smith,
Matthew Thurman.

ANN JOHNSTON FOR MAYOR "2008" (STOCKTON)

2008-05-29T01:05:17-07:00

I am running for Mayor because Stockton needs strong leadership to move the city forward in difficult times, to solve the crime problem, to bring in high paying jobs, and to plan appropriately for future growth and development. I believe we need to involve all citizens in providing information, assessing the issues, communicating and working together with an open government.
While I was on the City Council we were making significant progress in reducing crime and working with schools to improve literacy and graduation results. In the past four years the city has regressed;

Crime has increased,
Businesses are closing,
Our schools are falling further behind.
We need to use the "best practices" of cities on the move, and the City needs open minded strong leadership to do that.

The three most important things I would like to accomplish during my term of office:

Rid Stockton of criminal activity, gangs, and neighborhood blight
Finish the downtown/waterfront redevelopment
Bring in new businesses with high-paying jobs & good benefits
To address these critical issues, I will provide the leadership needed to move the City to restore successful program, expand those that are working well, and bring in the "best practices" from other cities.

Crime:

Implement gang injunctions,
Enforce truancy and curfew laws,
Reinstitute the School Resource Officer Program in Elementary and Middle Schools,
Expand the Peacekeeper Program
Create Neighborhood Councils,
Hold police District Commanders accountable for the crime in their districts.
Work with the County to develop a full time team with a full time prosecutor, police, probation and social services representative to coordinate the actions of separate agencies that can help both prevent and suppress crime.
Jobs:

Work with the San Joaquin Partnership, the Port of Stockton, the County and the other economic development entities to recruit businesses with good wages and benefits to our city, stressing our new expanded Enterprise Zone.
Education:

Work to implement an Adopt a School project with the business community
Develop partnerships with the local School Districts to address truancy and drop out issues
Work with the Schools to develop job readiness programs similar to Jobs for Americas Graduates and Youth Build
Growth and Development:

"Smart Growth" ideas should be adopted by the City, including programs that:
a) Encourage building infill projects along with any expansion into current agricultural land.
b) Encourage live/work projects in the central and downtown areas.
c) Require increased areas of open space/parklands in the City.
d) Encourage multi-story buildings in order to reduce urban sprawl.
e) Require "green" building practices in all building projects.
f) Encourage transit-oriented projects near existing transit routes.
g) Preserve open space between our city and neighboring cities.
h) Discourage new housing developments in the unincorporated portions of the County.

ANN JOHNSTON FOR MAYOR ":2008" (STOCKTON)

2008-05-28T03:42:18-07:00

I�m proud to announce that I am running for Mayor of Stockton. I am running because I am the best qualified candidate to solve Stockton�s problems and move this city forward. I have served eight years on the Stockton City Council and 13 years on the Lodi School Board. I recently celebrated 27 years as a business owner in downtown Stockton.....

I got a chance to meet Ann Johnston in person, and she made a good impact on my wife and myself, She is honest and straight forward, and since she made an impact on us we plan to make an impact on others by reminding the community too Vote for Ann on June,3, and let Her make a difference.......