Irwindale Ca Elections

Democracy burst out all over Los Angeles County on Tuesday, as voters in 57 cities decided a multitude of civic issues stemming from the continuing influx of immigrants to the region and the frenetic pace of urban growth. Mostly, voters in the patchwork of municipalities that make up suburban Los Angeles opted for change as they chose city council members and considered ballot initiatives in decidely low-key elections.

By a vote of 171-15, a tax on mining to fund a study on that industry's environmental impact on the city was approved in a special election, officials said Wednesday. Although only a fraction of the city's 1,040 residents voted on Tuesday, Measure M will add 9.74 cents to an existing 16-cent-per-ton general mining tax. "We're pleased with the outcome. It is an indicator that the community is concerned about the negative impact that mining has on the community," said City Manager Robert Griego.

Voters in Irwindale on Tuesday rejected a proposed card club, shuffling aside casino promoters' promises of new jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue. "It shows the city of Irwindale isn't going to sell out to anyone," said Mayor Julian Miranda. The no vote was 280 and the yes vote was 192, with 62% of Irwindale's 760 voters turning out to cast ballots. Most walked from their homes on the dozen or so streets surrounding City Hall.

City voters will go to the polls today for a special election on Measure M, a tax that would fund a study of the mining industry's environmental impact on Irwindale. If approved by a two-thirds majority of voters, the 9.74-cent-per-ton mining tax would only be imposed on mining-related entities, and revenues would be funneled into a "mining impact fund."

City voters will go to the polls today for a special election on Measure M, a tax that would fund a study of the mining industry's environmental impact on Irwindale. If approved by a two-thirds majority of voters, the 9.74-cent-per-ton mining tax would only be imposed on mining-related entities, and revenues would be funneled into a "mining impact fund."

By a vote of 171-15, a tax on mining to fund a study on that industry's environmental impact on the city was approved in a special election, officials said Wednesday. Although only a fraction of the city's 1,040 residents voted on Tuesday, Measure M will add 9.74 cents to an existing 16-cent-per-ton general mining tax. "We're pleased with the outcome. It is an indicator that the community is concerned about the negative impact that mining has on the community," said City Manager Robert Griego.

Voters in Irwindale will decide today whether their city--famous for its gravel-pit lunar landscape and failed effort to lure the Raiders--will become home to the first card club in the San Gabriel Valley. The vote, culminating a fiery campaign of insults, accusations and attack mail, has sharply divided the 760 voters in the sparsely populated city, even among families. Voters also go to the polls here with the knowledge that separate card clubs are on the ballot for Nov.

Frederick Barbosa, best known as the man who tried to stop Irwindale from landing the Los Angeles Raiders, felt vindicated on Wednesday. Thought to be a dark-horse candidate, Barbosa swept into office on a wave of public disillusionment over Irwindale's failed bid for the professional football team, winning one of three open City Council seats in the tiny San Gabriel Valley city. The barrel-chested engineer's election was a shock to some candidates, the mayor, and even Barbosa himself.

A Superior Court judge told Irwindale officials Monday he will hold them in contempt if they do not call off a Nov. 3 bond issue election needed to help finance the Los Angeles Raiders' move to the city. Irwindale attorney Michael Montgomery later said "the election is off" and that a special election will be called at a later date. The $10-million bond measure is a necessary part of the city's plan to move the Raiders out of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and into a new stadium in Irwindale.

Voters in Irwindale on Tuesday rejected a proposed card club, shuffling aside casino promoters' promises of new jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue. "It shows the city of Irwindale isn't going to sell out to anyone," said Mayor Julian Miranda. The no vote was 280 and the yes vote was 192, with 62% of Irwindale's 760 voters turning out to cast ballots. Most walked from their homes on the dozen or so streets surrounding City Hall.

Voters in Irwindale will decide today whether their city--famous for its gravel-pit lunar landscape and failed effort to lure the Raiders--will become home to the first card club in the San Gabriel Valley. The vote, culminating a fiery campaign of insults, accusations and attack mail, has sharply divided the 760 voters in the sparsely populated city, even among families. Voters also go to the polls here with the knowledge that separate card clubs are on the ballot for Nov.

Frederick Barbosa, best known as the man who tried to stop Irwindale from landing the Los Angeles Raiders, felt vindicated on Wednesday. Thought to be a dark-horse candidate, Barbosa swept into office on a wave of public disillusionment over Irwindale's failed bid for the professional football team, winning one of three open City Council seats in the tiny San Gabriel Valley city. The barrel-chested engineer's election was a shock to some candidates, the mayor, and even Barbosa himself.

Democracy burst out all over Los Angeles County on Tuesday, as voters in 57 cities decided a multitude of civic issues stemming from the continuing influx of immigrants to the region and the frenetic pace of urban growth. Mostly, voters in the patchwork of municipalities that make up suburban Los Angeles opted for change as they chose city council members and considered ballot initiatives in decidely low-key elections.

A Superior Court judge told Irwindale officials Monday he will hold them in contempt if they do not call off a Nov. 3 bond issue election needed to help finance the Los Angeles Raiders' move to the city. Irwindale attorney Michael Montgomery later said "the election is off" and that a special election will be called at a later date. The $10-million bond measure is a necessary part of the city's plan to move the Raiders out of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and into a new stadium in Irwindale.