CSD Forum Q & A: Part 1 - Albiani, Johnson, McElroy

Gil Albiani, who was feisty and fidgety during the entire forum, begins this round of answers, followed by challenger Jimmie Johnson and fellow incumbent Doug McElroy.
A well-know local businessman and community figure, Albiani says one thing he'd like to change is "what Mr. Johnson said."
Meanwhile, Johnson - an attorney and former wide receiver at Stanford - said if elected, he'd cut the "fat" referring to executive salaries.
Four-term Incumbent McElroy said he wants to first "ensure the quality of services" of the Cosumnes CSD.

Video & Text by Jeff Forward, Elk Grove Citizen

Cosumnes CSD Forum: Orrock on parks

This is a very short clip from candidate Michelle Orrock talking about the importance of parks. My batteries died in the middle of Michelle's opening statement, so we don't have all the video. Another portion of her opening comments is in another video I will upload shortly.

Video & Text by Jeff Forward, Elk Grove Citizen

Cosumnes CSD Forum - Sandi Russell

Sandi Russell is well known in Elk Grove. She is seeking a board seat on the Cosumnes Community Services District. Here she talks about her beliefs and issues in her opening statement Oct. 16.

Video & Text by Jeff Forward, Elk Grove Citizen

Ortiz new blog focuses on local politics

Citizen Staff Writer Gamaliel Ortiz has brought a needed infusion of technological experience to our reporting staff since joining us in May, 2008 from the Sacramento State journalism program.
Gamaliel began blogging about his beat - the Elk Grove City Council and local politics - at City Beat. However, a few weeks back, Gama attended and 'inspirational' seminar on blogging and created a new blog.
It is still called City Beat but you'll now find it at City Beat.
Good reading.
Jeff Forward
Editor, the Citizen

Cosumnes CSD Forum - Doug McElroy

Doug McElroy talks about the issues and his opponent's "scare tactics" at the Oct. 16 candidate forum. McElroy has been on the CCSD board for 16 years and is seeking his fith term. Fellow incumbent Gil Albiani is seeking his second term on the board. Challenging the pair for the three open seats are Jimmie Johnson, Sandi Russell, Guy Rutter, Michelle Orrock, and Rod Brewer.

Video & Text by Jeff Forward, Elk Grove Citizen

Cosumnes CSD Candidates Forum on YouTube

The candidates for the Cosumnes Community Services District met Oct. 16 to talk to voters about their platforms and the issues in a candidate forum. Co-sponsored by the Elk Grove Citizen and the League of Women Voters, the forum was the fourth and final in a series that included the Elk Grove City Council, Elk Grove Joint Unified School District, and the Florin Resource Conservation District.
There are 11 videos in all. They will be posted on this blog; and on YouTube.com - our account is EditorEGCitizen.
As the election season draws to a close with voting day less than two weeks from now, we will continue to cover the races and candidates with print coverage and online videos and updates.

Thanks,
Jeff Forward
Editor

Cosumnes Community Services District Candidate Forum

This is the first video of many taken on Oct. 16 at the Cosumnes Community Services District candidates forum. The forum was co-sponsored by the Elk Grove Citizen and the League of Women Voters and held at the Trigg Center on Elk Grove-Florin Road.
This video is of challenger Jimmie Johnson making his opening statement.
Jeff Forward