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Paul Maguire

American Canyon City Council was given 180 days to correct the violations of the US Constitution in the sign ordinance, way back in March of 2007. In June of 2008, an election was held, and candidates continued to worry about what they can and cannot do with signs, where they can put them, when they ...

Paul Maguire

The only one with a non existant political career is you Victor....you have never ran. In the last election, to your dismay I am sure, I pulled in 850 votes- you, pulled in none. You are just another one of those guys who barks from the bleachers, but doesnt have what it takes to get into the game ...

Paul Maguire

This recent passing of the Wal Mart application by the Planning Department seems to circumvent the legal process that the first application and building permit was stopped for by the court.

It does not appear the city has made a good faith effort to address the issues raised by the court. and ...

Paul Maguire

Well, try reading it sober.

Paul Maguire

We hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Remember these powerful words.....they are what the 4th of July is all about.....yet ...

Paul Maguire

True colors were shown tonight, and a bit a politics too. Heres my comments:

If all you are looking for is to make it better, that should not be too difficult given the former poor leadership, and lack of any budget in the past, or accountability.

It was disappointing that any council member would ...

Paul Maguire

The court concluded that "City Code Sections 19.23.035(A)(1)and (4) we unconstitutional."

The cited violations of both the 1st and 14th Ammendments of the US Constitution.

" The court retains jursisdiction to review any changes adopted by the City Council for compliance with this Order and with ...

Paul Maguire

You are a voice of reason and regardless of your suit regarding sign placement during the last election...have "Common Sense"...And investment knowledge!

Thanks for your comments. Just an FYI- the city lost the lawsuit and I prevailed in Federal Court. The 20 page decision by Federal Judge Joseph ...

Paul Maguire

IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT..that's correct. The city is conducting due diligence to determine the final price. Would you prefer we continue to pour money down the "rental/lease" hole and stay in our present location? Buying instead of leasing IS a smart investment. Do you rent or own your home? Same ...

Paul Maguire

I think you would do fine if you market yourself, and get the word out, in newspaper and direct mail.

Also, if you have bilingual, as their is a large asian and latino population nearby. I would market in vallejo , fairfield, and american canyon.

Look to drive in folks for notary, wills, trusts ...

Paul Maguire

Buy the Cabernet Village and putting 12 million now of the taxpayers money into that facility and related items as recently approved is just way out of line. THe priorities of this city are all screwed up.

This is fiscally irresponsible, and too much money. Burdening the city with this type of ...

Paul Maguire

Cabernet Village is a failed project as an office complex, because there is no reason to have an office complex on a 55 mph highway in the middle of nothing. As other lots get developed, it may blend eventually.

Granted, they have rented a few spots- but the developers know good and well they ...

Paul Maguire

Issue: AmCan's Wal-Mart
Law trumps Supercenter
By Times-Herald editorial staff
Article Launched:11/22/2006 07:06:15 AM PST

When voters overwhelmingly approved the California Environmental Quality Act in 1970, Sam Walton's Arkansas-based department store chain, Wal-Mart, was only eight years old ...

Paul Maguire

Failed policies of the city planning commission and city council have left Walmart DOA. I predict this will be the first in a series of losses for American Canyon in the court system.

Note that NJ3 was also passed with a negative declaration, similar to Walmart, and will likely lose that court ...

Paul Maguire

Leon,

Congratulations on your election victory. I was unable to reach you tonight to tell you. I wish you the best in your new position as the first Mayor of American Canyon.

Paul Maguire

Paul Maguire

Correction The counsel (attorney) for AC. not the city council.

Paul Maguire

The judge said there was serious and important constitutional issues, and set a trial date for Feb 14th 2007. I filed the lawsuit not too long ago, and for a federal judge to give a trial date this quickly says that it is an important issue. Most civil cases take much longer to get a trial date ...

Paul Maguire

THank you for your compliments.

The Napa State Hospital has been sued by the US Department of Justice for failing patients care, and violation of their Constitutional rights.
Several lawsuits have been filed over the years by patients and the one you are referring to had independant evidence of ...

Paul Maguire

Why they are at it, they should revoke their endorsement of West, Callison and Garcia, being as they didn't interview any candidates.

This new idea of finding out about people and measures before endorsing them is progress.

Good job on the Chambers part for starting to look, listen, ask, and ...

Paul Maguire

Well I am glad Ed West has finally come around and will defend himself against false hoods and attacks and lies.

I support West's right to do that- I sure hope he starts to support mine!

Like:

When he insinuated that I did not live here " who knows where he lives"- a complete and total ...

Paul Maguire

Now I am hijacking the Issue?

On the one hand, you bitch and complain for candidates to support measure G- on the other you bitch and complain because I paid out of my own pocket to get residents aware of it, which apparently you have a problem with.

Basically, you bitch and complain.

I was the ...

Paul Maguire

And one more thing-

THere is never going to be an Oat Hill Master Plan if this city doesnt get its act together and quickly.

As for the concerns regarding the airport and Oat hill, I am very familiar with those as a pilot who flies out of Napa.

Paul Maguire

I guess if CC and I are the only ones who have enough muster to sue the city when we think the city is dead wrong, I guess that makes us the only candidates who should be Mayor.

As far as I can tell, Vic Riveria and Ed West are running for Mayor for Leon Garcia, who, apparently wont stand up to ...

Paul Maguire

LEt me tell you what I am up too- setting things right.

Three candidates all running for office changing a sign ordinance in teh middle of an election for which all three are running? What, are you kidding me- no, only in American Canyon, a lawless community apparently, that decides, hey, the US ...

Paul Maguire

You know I did not write that article nor even have an opportunity to see if before the paper, as it was a last minute submission. Talk to the Publisher.

But now what about all these lies your campaign and candidate and his cohorts spread around town. Such a double standard.

The echo COPIED the ...

Paul Maguire

West, your in bed with all these people, thats why they are supporting you.

Its clear what you are all up too.

Defend it all you want, its a fraud.

This is not some rag newspaper in town, we are talking about the Chamber of Commerce that takes money from businesses.

I stand by my remarks.

Paul Maguire

Don,

The Chambers failure to interview candidates is bad enough. The fact they would endorse them without disclosing that fact, is fraud.

The assumption and perception is the Chamber did due diligence, interview candidates, and came to the conclusion they did.

This is just one more blatent ...

Paul Maguire

Well I see the Gutter Paper took some shots at a few of us this issue.

All the more reason to stay out of the gutter, and not pick up the Echo, which is usually where it found.

Gutter paper, full of gutter writing.

Paul Maguire

CC

Co mingling funds, no oversight on spending, spending others money on items other than what is was intended, an inability to produce an accounting;

Thats called BREACH OF FIDICUARY DUTY

The council is ABSOLUTELY RESPONSIBLE!

Paul Maguire

I dont know what other endorsements your talking about, or other endorsements without interviewing.

The Chamber is suppose to be representing businesses in American Canyon. They take money from businesses here to do that.

The council, as I recall, forwarded money to the Chamber to put together a ...

Paul Maguire

Yes, I am surprised and disappointed that Chamber did not interview me, nor my opponent Coffey, nor most of the council candidates in this past June election.

Again, it is unprofessional, and reflects poorly on the Chamber.

It is similar to a no bid contract in construction for public works.

Your ...

Paul Maguire

The key developers of the Oat Hill Project put up close to 1 million dollars in order to move the project along.

Unfortunatly, the city spent just about all that money, and we are not much further along, and certainly not 1 million dollars further along, that we should be.

THe cities mis ...

Paul Maguire

Just for the record, the Chamber of Commerce did not interview me for the June election prior to their "endorsement" of Joan Bennett,
nor for the November election prior to their endorsement of Leon Garcia.
Other candidates advised that they too were not spoken with prior to the June election.

It ...

Paul Maguire

ac94503

I agree with you. It is the rumor mill in action again.

The fact remains that this do nothing city council has been ineffective in solving the issues of American Canyon and people know it.

I know it too. I hear it all the time from the residents of this community, and the fact is they ...

Paul Maguire

I agree with Don on this one. We should have a back up plan in case Measure G fails.'

Private money is always faster, and often cheaper, as is private development.

But Don's right, the site work is a large part of the cost, and construction costs are higher as are materials, than 18 months ago ...

Paul Maguire

smrtamcan

Lets clarify, I dont get one dime from this lawsuit if we prevail.

THis is not a suit for civil damages. THe lawsuit is costing me money.

If your concerned about the cost to the city, then talk to your council members that in view of the case law and the courts, most likely passed ...

Paul Maguire

Ed,

Its unfortunate that you of all people would take such a position. Here you are sworn to uphold the Constitution, and you spit on it.

Public property is for all the public to use, and it has traditionally been used in the public interest, like elections.

You support apparently the restriction ...

Paul Maguire

Ed West writes:

The political sign ordinance is more about integrity and character than signs. Not one of you that wants to minimize the issue has addressed the idea that it shows no character or integrity to ignore a law because you disagree with it.

I sure Rosa Parks would agree with you ...

Paul Maguire

1. I am not a career politician. But what is politics? Politics is about working together to come to an agreement, a meeting of the minds, of negotiating between at times differing views to reach a concensus that everyone can live with. In this case, it is about being an executive who makes ...

Paul Maguire

Regarding the Napa Solano Post: I am no longer involved, I have no position at the paper, except to occasionally write articles.

With regard to your claim that "as an investor in many properties, some commercial acreage, is there not a conflict of interest with developers"

There is no conflict ...

Paul Maguire

Well, your point is important to progress, and I have said as much here on this forum, that this city has to get its energy focused on our common goals, and put aside our differences, There are plenty of needed actions we can work on that we all agree are the best for our city, while we work out ...

Paul Maguire

Plus, I think that cost effectiveness plays a hugh roll in the sign issue.

Obviously a smart voter......

The signs cost thousands of dollars to buy. Buying new signs would cost thousands of dollars again. However, changing the signs was cost effective, and leaves money to spend in the campaign ...

Paul Maguire

A comment on your concerns and statement posted here:

Something has got to change with this council. I see time being wasted on things because people are making gut decisions and not reading the material. Last night was so obvious to me and others. I can see Ms. Coffey's frustration with the ...

Paul Maguire

Dirty Campaign Tactic By Garcia and Friends

It is unfortunate that your candidate Garcia and his campaign for which you work will use you to make personal attacks on people, like you have on me, and others on this forum.

Your candidate refuses to discuss the issues, as do you. Instead, you call ...

Paul Maguire

Yada yada yada....

Paul Maguire

Victor if you cared about American Canyon as much as you claim. you would run for office as I and others have. Instead you are out in the bleachers complaining.

Thanks for all your personal insults, as you have a history of doing, with many other insults you have directed at others.

The fact ...

Paul Maguire

WOW, Theres a change of subject-

I am SURE you would rather talk about what went on in Oakland 5 years ago than what your candidate garcia has not done or gotten done in the last 4 years on the city council:

He has introduce little legislation!

He has been a socialite politician, seen everywhere ...

Paul Maguire

Of course the Vice Mayor Leon Garcia didnt know anything about the 10k approved over 1 year ago still sitting in the city account! But he should have!!!!

This is just another example of the ineptness he has shown on this city council, and the inability to get things done!!!!

Project after project ...

Paul Maguire

" I am a new poster and have been reading this site for years "
Ya Right! And the first thing you post is an attack on Mr West and I.

Give me a break!

Whats your NAME, and ADDRESS ,and DO YOU EVEN LIVE IN AMERICAN CANYON?

I would suggest you are NOT a new user at all.

As for your criticism ...

Paul Maguire

I disagreed with the council on publicly identifying those who file code enforcement complaints, and did so on this forum some time ago.

You're absolutely right ac94503, it is not only bad policy ( which some would argue this council is known for), but may even be dangerous. Having been a property ...

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Re: Maguire Prevails On Sign Lawsuit

More of the same

4th of July

Maguire Prevails On Sign Lawsuit

just an FYI

Re:I disagree

lost all support at 12 million....

Times Herald suggests American Canyon start followng the law

Walmart DOA

message from Paul Maguire

correction

Paper wrong again

Its about time they starting doing research and listening

The Gutter Paper

One Million - GONE

The Chamber and thier endorsements

What about upholding the Constitution?????

Procrastination is not a sign of a successful leader!!!

Another embarrassing night for the city council

George, our new found friend

Ac94503 response to your concerns