October 25, 2010

Letter to the Editor

I recently returned from the League of California Cities' annual conference at which I was the voting delegate for the city of Fairfield. It was my first trip to the conference and I was fortunate to benefit from the leadership of my colleague in Suisun City, Mike Hudson, who was also the voting delegate for his city. This means that we represented our cities while voting on issues that affect all of us.

I was impressed with Hudson who single-mindedly worked for the citizens of Suisun City. The conference is serious business and Hudson treated it as such. Even during down time when he wasn't attending seminars on how to make his city better, Hudson  worked for Suisun City by talking with other elected officials, vendors, and attending meetings with colleagues from throughout the state.

October 22, 2010

Letter to the Editor

Less than two weeks from today, the voting will be all over. So, before that happens, I want to let you know about someone I am very impressed with, but cannot vote for, because I don't live in his district. His name is Mike Hudson, and he is running for re-election to the Suisun City Council.

I can honestly say, having met with Mike Hudson several times over the past months, his nickname could easily be, 'The Energizer Bunny.' This man has been working to keep Suisun City a city to be envied as one with a balanced budget, no layoffs in their important safety jobs that keep us all safe in our homes and on the streets, and so much more. Mike is dedicated to his work and, you can be sure, he deserves your vote. This is one politician I can guarantee will give you your money's worth, and then some.

NextGen Politics with KGO San Francisco asked some very insightful questions. This is the only questionnaire that asked about ethical standards.

NextGenPolitics.com

NextGenPolitics has also created an Election Guide that also includes a video created to give voters more information about Suisun City and my campaign.

NextGen Politics: November 2010 election guide

October 13, 2010

Letter to the Editor

SUISUN CITY — On one side, it was a case of two city council incumbents saying Suisun City has been on the right track in bringing in new business and managing its money.

Mike Hudson and Jane Day are running to keep their seats on the council.

Incumbents Day and Hudson stated they helped guide Suisun City through tough economic times with a balanced in-the-black budget, no furloughs or layoffs, and no cuts to services while maintaining large reserves.

October 9, 2010

SUISUN CITY - Whoever gets on the Suisun City Council will have to find ways to improve that city's economy and to keep up essential city services until the economy starts generating more tax dollars.

Suisun City is well positioned to entice businesses here with a good infrastructure of roads, water and sewer, an available labor pool and a government that will work with the businesses.

'We have demonstrated that for the past four years,' Hudson wrote.

October 8, 2010

SUISUN CITY - Residents will get to meet the candidates running for Suisun City mayor and City Council at two forums being held at the Suisun City Library.

Questions for the candidates from the audience can be submitted to the moderator in writing.

The election is being held on Nov. 2.

September 11, 2010

VACAVILLE - Area residents gathered Saturday at Andrews Park to honor those who died nine years ago in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

'The country was faced with a challenge on that day,' said Michael Hudson, a Suisun City councilmember. 'Our freedoms were challenged, and we as a nation had to come together to prevail.'

August 11, 2010

A strange thing happened on Thursday at the Solano Transportation Authority meeting. Two politicians spoke for the people against local government.

Although many Solano voters may be unaware of this, the Transportation Authority met to put a measure on the ballot this November that would increase every vehicle registration fee by $10. Don Pippo, a rancher from Vacaville who is running for Solano County supervisor in District 4, and Mike Hudson, running for re-election to the Suisun City Council, both spoke out against this fee increase.

July 30, 2010

SUISUN CITY - Mike Hudson calls himself an incumbent who has and will be fiscally prudent, will better balance the city by bringing in more business and will keep up city services without any layoffs, furloughs or service reductions.

Hudson, 48, was the first candidate to file in an election he hopes will give him a second term on the Suisun City Council.

July 26, 2010

SUISUN CITY - On Tuesday, August 3, 2010, the Suisun City Police Department will once again sponsor the annual National Night Out Event at Heritage Park from 5 PM to 8 PM.

National Night Out highlights the importance of citizen awareness and participation in preventing criminal activity. Thousands of communities across the country take part, and at the same time Suisun city residents have fun attending one of many block parties with neighbors, children, and friends.

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July 26, 2010

SUISUN CITY - Police are introducing the area's first gang education program to Crystal Middle School to keep its younger students from joining gangs.

The 12-week-long Gang Resistance Education and Training Program, which will start this fall, is aimed at sixth-grade students to help inoculate them against gang lifestyles.

July 19, 2010

SUISUN CITY - Suisun City Council incumbent Mike Hudson was the first candidate to file his candidates papers today to run to keep his council seat this fall.

The two other incumbents, Mayor Pete Sanchez and Councilwoman Jane Day, have both pulled papers to keep their seats, but have yet to file them.

July 12, 2010

SUISUN CITY - All three incumbents on the Suisun City Council are running to keep their jobs, saying they have kept city finances stable, brought in new business and improved streets.

Mayor Pete Sanchez and council members Mike Hudson and Jane Day took out candidates papers Monday to run for re-election for the three council seats they hold.

July 11, 2010

SUISUN CITY - After a weekend holiday hiatus, local jazz lovers returned Sunday to the Harbor Plaza for the latest installment in the summer-long Waterfront Jazz Series.

Appreciative fans, young and old alike, reclined in the steady afternoon breeze in lawn chairs and on picnic blankets, absorbing the smooth, brassy sound of Ted Shafer's Jelly Roll Jazz Band.

July 7, 2010

SUISUN CITY - Precision Maintenance Plumbing will start work later this summer to improve the storm drains in front of the Veterans Hall on Main Street, the first of several improvements the hall will see.