Re “Public input not likely in city hire” (Page 1A, Oct. 24): I was dismayed to read the Merced City Council members and mayor have not committed to making the hiring process for the new city manager transparent by incorporating a process for public input. The hiring of a new city manager provides an important…
Melina Harris Hunter: Palma 1 best for Merced
In regards to tonight’s meeting (Monday) at the Merced Civic Center, I understand the Merced City Council will be presented with map recommendations by the Independent Districting Advisory Committee in which they will be voting on the district boundaries. These new boundaries will have a big impact on the future city council elections. I support…
Clifford Dale: City should go with Palma 1 for true representation
I was born and raised in Merced, and I’m proud of the good citizen I’ve become. Some of my education growing up on the south side included living without paved streets. We had to fight – I mean really fight – to get the streets paved. But I am OK with a good fair fight….
Merced to makes historic vote on district proposals
highlights Four halves from three maps are on table The six districts go into effect for November 2016 election Council must also pick which districts go up for election first Sun-Star Staff Merced City Council is set to get its first public look at the potential districts for future elections, and at least one group…
Joyce Dale: Merced on verge of historic district decision
As part of an active committee formed by Communities for a New California Education Fund, I have attended redistricting public meetings, talked with families throughout the community, and heard the need for equal representation on our city council. Merced citizens made history in 2014 when voters supported Measure T, changing how we elect our city…