Immigration exploded as a campaign issue Friday when President Obama announced a new policy on undocumented immigrants under 30: They won’t be deported if they have Dream Act qualities. Obama called it a “temporary, stopgap” action. Supporters cheered the policy as sensible and humane. Opponents jeered it as an “end run” around Congress. Is this move a relief for innocent children or a signal that illegality is condoned?
Poll: Should Kids of Undocumented Aliens Be Spared Deportation?
Dream Act died in the Senate, but new Obama administration policy embraces goals of measure.
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Khari Johnson (Editor) May 17, 2013 at 03:36 pm
He's on vacation.…Read More http://imperialbeach.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/city-council-oks-30-million-budget-for-20132015
caesarina keri May 17, 2013 at 12:42 pm
Nope..he's a Public Figure...and as such must be accessible to us...and actually should be......as…Read More it is he is unable to be found..never holds public hearings to give his assessment on what's happening with this Grand Jury thing or about anything. So I guess now we know where he is. Hey Mr Mayor, mind telling us what your hours at The Plank are so we might approach you about our concerns ....sounds like what we used to call in the Air Force a ROAD (Retired on Active Duty)
frogy May 17, 2013 at 09:38 am
I am not a big fan of our mayor but I think this is a real invasion of the Janney's privacy.
Marcus Boyd May 16, 2013 at 03:55 pm
And comment links no longer work... That's going cause less spam, and negatively effect SEO!
Fayette (Davis) Driskell May 19, 2013 at 12:36 pm
am glad to hear that an "old" meeting place is being re-born..between the Big sky…Read More Drive-In, the movie "downtown" at 9th & Palm, the skating rink at about 15/16th & Palm, & George's Drive-In at 13th & Palm, many IB'rs were kept busy on Fri/Sat nites..these were the big hang-out spots of many of us..they kept us busy, we had clean fun, & we stayed out of trouble..I wish the new owners the best of luck..but to the snack bar..ya gotta have those big fat pretzels with hot cheese sauce..:)
Marcus Boyd May 18, 2013 at 09:52 am
It's on the west side of the new American Legion building.
At first glance it reminded me of my…Read More last duty station, the USS Independence CV-62...
Ed Kravitz May 17, 2013 at 07:42 am
OUTSIDE A BUILDING THAT HAS TWO HOT WATER HEATER OVERFLOW VALVES AND DISCHARGE LINES. PROBABLY AN…Read More APARTMENT BUILDING OR OTHER MULTI-UNIT BUILDING?
Khari Johnson (Editor) May 15, 2013 at 04:33 pm
Thanks, Nancy. It's always nice to hear from you. The new site is easier to use but email…Read More khari.johnson@patch.com if you have any questions, need help or want to share a news tip.
Marcus Boyd May 16, 2013 at 02:05 pm
Then, yesterday - throughout the day - one client after another said they were pulled over for…Read More everything from fix-it-tickets to scratching their head(accused of talking on a NON-EXISTENT CELL PHONE!!!)
Marcus Boyd May 16, 2013 at 02:03 pm
I agree, except what made me notice the motorcycle cops was one running a stop sign and me having to…Read More slam on my brakes to avoid hitting him... Then he proceeded to run a stop light to pull someone over...
Frank H. Robles May 15, 2013 at 06:51 pm
No southwest state is looking forward to the Fire Season, were all short of fire funding Funds...!!!
Ed Sorrels May 14, 2013 at 05:55 pm
Forcing the blame back on the court's for the release of these felon's will not solve the problem…Read More tho, A workable answer is to de=criminalize all state marijuana laws and release all those convicted of marijuana except thos ewith a conviction for distributing over 10 Lbs. Then take all those with federal convictions and drop them off at a federal court for them to deal; with ! We can not afford to keep minor marijuana prisoners in state jails any longer. These tow actions would make all the room we need in outr state prisons !
Erika Lowery April 11, 2013 at 07:23 pm
Candy,
Spriggs and Patton are supposed to be researching a Youth Advisory Committee (including a…Read More name with a better acronym).
Sign me up for a Youth committee. With 3 kids, from teen to toddler, I have a very vested interest in keeping activities for all ages. Plus Marc wants on. As a teen he can be a leader to younger kids - like he is in Coronado.
It is just those of us who want to work for our city's betterment, seem to be shot down.
IB Candy '74 April 11, 2013 at 07:00 pm
Why can't the Sportspark offer the same type of programs that the YMCA does? I think it would be…Read More great for the City to have have a Parks and Rec's Advisory Committee. The advisory committee could help the rec center establish some new programs and apply for the 1000's of grants available out there.
Lets not forget about the over 800 people in IB who signed a petition and still want a dog park. What about the need for a park in the Oneonta area? A Parks and Rec's Advisory Board could help council with funding and also take some of the work load off of staff. This wouldn't cost the City a dime, sounds like a win-win to me. If the advisory board had some dedicated volunteers, they could establish themselves as a non-profit and apply for grants themselves and help the City pay for these projects. That would free up money in the general fund and allow us to keep our Sportspark, Skatepark and Little Leagues to ourselves. Out sourcing should be our last resort.