Mayor: Taylor Farms Donor Of Gifts For Guns
KSBW.com
June 20, 2009
www.ksbw.com
Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue announced Friday that Taylor Farms was the donor of the inaugural Gifts for Guns program.
Taylor Farms of California, Inc. donated $20,000 to fund the gift certificates that were given in exchanged for the collected guns. Also given out were "Terminate Violence" T-shirts donated by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Salinas Opposes Revenue Raid By State
Business Wire
May 14, 2009
Led by Mayor Dennis Donohue, the Salinas City Council, in a unanimous decision May 12, 2009, voted to oppose any attempt by state officials to balance California’s budget using city revenues.
Salinas and Self-Governance
June 3rd, 2009
www.newgeography.com
by Pete Peterson
“Man is the only kind of varmint who sets his own trap, baits it, then steps in it.” — John Steinbeck
Dennis' Podcast Now on I-Tunes
In addition to our podcasts of Mayor Donohue's Imagine A Great City radio show, you can now find them on I-Tunes!
Vigil held for victims of Salinas street violence
April 3, 2009
Monterey County Herald
Tuesday's shootings of three men inspired more than 100 people to rally for a candlelight vigil late Thursday in the troubled East Salinas neighborhood where the violence occurred.
Imagine Peace - Donohue says gang violence will continue; more police and community involvement needed
February, 6, 2009
Monterey County Weekly
Salinas doesn’t have enough police to stop gang violence and the city will have to further tap state and federal resources, in addition to getting residents engaged, to maintain security. This was Mayor Dennis Donohue’s message (albeit a familiar one) at his “State of the City” address this morning.
"Meet the Mayor" Coffee Series
March, 2009
March kicked off the "Meet the Mayor" Coffee Series.
On the last Saturday of each month, Mayor Donohue will be available to hear community concerns, get input from Salinas residents and answer any questions.
Please join the Mayor each month at various locations throughout the city.
These coffees are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend.
Thinking Outside "The Box" - Wal-Mart critics have a point but Salinas needs the business
March 19, 2009
The Salinas City Council recently passed a so-called big box ordinance. I respect my colleagues on the council and from time to time we disagree on critical issues.This is one of these times. The City Council and public had a healthy and spirited dialogue. I just see this one differently than the majority of my colleagues.
Saving Salinas
March 26, 2009
Monterey County Weekly
Nine gang killings so far in 2009 mark a grim record, but community activists, police and city officials are vowing to do better.
NPS Joins with City to Fight Crime - Security Experts Will Offer Advice
February 3, 2009
Monterey County Herald
Salinas will be ground zero for a study on street gangs by federal and military security experts who have backgrounds dealing with terror cells, militant groups and other threats.