November 2000 News

Election 2000 Lingers on, Bush Ahead 11/9
George W. Bush was robbed of a clear victory on election day as the Democrats whine and file law suits in an effort to steal the election from Bush.  The final result of the election could be held up in the courts for a long time.  As of November 9, 2000 at 7pm, Bush hangs onto a 229 vote lead according to CNN.  Of course, the usual group of antagonist's have gone on the airwaves to try to spin the election into Al Gore's favor.  Rev. Jesse Jackson arrived in Florida within hours of the election to ring the riot bell and claim that the citizens of Florida have had their civil rights violated because Al Gore hasn't been granted the Presidency.   

Root winning three battle for seat
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press November 8, 2000 
By BOB WILSON  Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE - A race for a three-year seat on the City Council was a three-way dead heat, based on vote tallies available at 11:35 p.m. In the one-year race, council veteran Jim Root was winning. [click for full article]

Bush and Gore race to photo finish
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press November 8, 2000.
By Valley Press wire services
Republican George W. Bush appeared to be the winner of the American presidency early today, in a race so close that Democrat Al Gore was refusing to concede. [click for full article]

City election to fill empty council seats
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press November 6, 2000 
By BOB WILSON  Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE - After operating for 10 months with less than full membership, the City Council will be restored Tuesday when voters cast ballots in two special elections. [click for full article]

Anti alcohol activist outs council hopeful
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press November 5, 2000
By BOB WILSON  Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE - Palmdale City Council candidate Richard Loa is outraged about a political hit ad in which local anti-alcohol activist Ray Chavira "outs" Loa as someone who organized Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. 
[click for full article]

With vote near mud hits your mail 
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press November 5, 2000 
By BOB WILSON  Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE - An avalanche of last-minute attack mailers - staples of Antelope Valley politics - has left many local candidates, and even some non-candidates, angry and seeking either retractions or revenge. 
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Volunteers walk to get vote out
Faithful take the message door-to-door
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press November 4, 2000.
By LISA WAHLA Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE - With missionary-like zeal, they descend upon Valley neighborhoods every election season to spread their gospels and rally the faithful. [click for full article]

Deputy Mayfield says But I'm not that John Mayfield
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press November 4, 2000.
By BOB WILSON  Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE - John Mayfield, a 48-year-old sheriff's deputy, says he is being confused with John Mayfield, the 54-year-old planning commissioner who is running for a three-year term on the Palmdale City Council. 
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Support of godly candidates muddies tax exempt status
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press November 4, 2000.
By BOB WILSON  Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE - A group of local Christian clergy and school leaders go to great lengths to influence the outcome of local elections, blurring a line between church and state-sanctioned political activity and muddying the question of tax-exempt status. [click for full article]

High voter turnout predicted Election Day
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press November 3, 2000 
By LISA WAHLA  Valley Press Staff Writer
Days before Tuesday's election, local politicos are mobilizing their forces, with Republicans confident of continued success and Democrats hoping to buck the Valley's "bastion of conservatism" label. [full article]

Councilman sees conflict of interest in mailer from mayor
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press November 2, 2000 
By JANNISE JOHNSON Valley Press Staff Writer
PALMDALE - Alleging that a mailer requesting contributions from area doctors constitutes a conflict of interest, Palmdale City Councilman Mike Dispenza filed a complaint Wednesday with the Fair Political Practices Commission.  [click for full article]

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