In Washington, a first order of business will be whether or not to confirm Robert Gates as the new Defense Secretary to replace Donald Rumsfield, “probably the first casualty of the election,” who resigned his post November 8. But local business continues, including securing funding for a startup nursing program at California State University Channel Islands, which would be the only four-year program in Ventura County.Miller said a recent Santa Paula meeting covered everything from the wastewater treatment plant to potential flooding resulting from the watershed damage of the Day Fire. All runoff “dumps right into the Santa Clara River and right out in front of your city,” and contacts have been strengthened who can react “ASAP if needed,” he noted.“Here at the Santa Paula Airport the rock is in place and ready to go, and hopefully the runway will be spared from any future flooding problems,” including from Santa Paula Creek. It would cost the Army Corps of Engineers about $4 million to clean the creek of debris and boulders, which would thereafter be the responsibility of the county.“As we all know, Santa Paula Creek, although calm now, quickly fills and becomes raging.... We’re hoping to get that cleaned out soon” and avoid a potential flood that could affect a large portion of the city if rains come hard this season.
GMSP: Rep. Gallegly’s aide updates crowd on November election results
December 08, 2006
Santa Paula News
“What a difference a day makes!” Rep. Elton Gallegly’s Administrative Aide Brian Miller said a week after the November 7 General Election at the November Good Morning Santa Paula.
By Peggy KellySanta Paula Times“What a difference a day makes!” Rep. Elton Gallegly’s Administrative Aide Brian Miller said a week after the November 7 General Election at the November Good Morning Santa Paula. Santa Clara Valley Disposal/E. J. Harrison & Sons hosted the Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event held at Logsdon’s at the Santa Paula Airport.“Just a week ago the Republicans had virtual control” of Washington, D.C., but Democrats swept the election. Miller said that Democrats needed 15 seats to gain control of the House of Representatives and captured at least 28 seats; the Senate also gained a Democratic majority. With Rep. Nancy Pelosi the new Speaker of the House, changes on committees and commissions are sure to follow.Democrats also took top posts in numerous Governor races. “As President Bush said, the Republicans took a thumping,” with Republican corruption scandals probably near the top of the list for a call for change.Appropriation bills include funding that affects the local district, including the spending benefiting the military directly or through subcontractors who supply goods and technology. “I’m always amazed at those here that have an effect both nationally and globally,” said Miller.