Antelope Valley Republican Party - GOP of Palmdale & Lancaster, Congress & Assembly

April 2000 News

April 29, 2000
GOP chairman champions platform
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press April 29, 2000.
LANCASTER - It may be a little hard to find Randy Hall's automotive repair business on the outskirts of Lancaster, but it's not too hard to figure out where Hall stands politically. (full article)

April 27, 2000
Garcetti, Cooley clash over Rampart affair, welfare fraud
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press April 27, 2000
By THOMAS FRANCIS Valley Press Staff Writer
TARZANA - The Gil Garcetti-Steve Cooley showdown was long in coming - nearly seven months, in fact - and anyone who attended the Tuesday candidates forum at a San Fernando Valley country club found out why. (click for full article)

April 26, 2000
Palmdale City Council Extends Bob Toone's Contract
In a unanimous decision Wednesday night, Mayor Ledford and Councilmembers Mike Dispenza and Rod Penner voted to increase the City Manager's Annual Salary to $155,000.00 and extend his employment contract for an additional two years. Apparently, the deal was crafted in closed session before the 7pm council meeting began. The contract was approved without discussion.

April 26, 2000
Sorsabal's Seat replacement to be decided by voters in November
After over an hour of public testimony and a recapitulation by Mayor Ledford that his position was unwavering in favor of a special election or appointment of only John Mayfield or Joe Davies, a decision was made. It would be a special election by a 2-1 vote with Rod Penner casting the opposing vote.