The Dixon City Council met on Tuesday night to consider action against Vice Mayor Ted Hickman in retaliation for Hickman using his city title in a column asking for a “Straight Pride American Month”. The contradictory logic of saying they … Continue reading
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Minnema Carries Gay Rights Flag for Group Harassing Dixon Businesses Despite spending almost two hours hearing protests against Vice Mayor Ted Hickman – and a packed council chambers with an overflow crowd outside – the City Council last Tuesday night … Continue reading
At Tuesday’s regular City Council Meeting (June 12) the Dixon City Council voted unanimously to extend the waiver of business license fees for local residents during the first year a new business in formed. The program was the brain-child of … Continue reading
Vasquez Outspends All Three Challengers Combined by 3 to 1 Incumbent Fourth District Solano County Supervisor John Vasquez vanquished his three challengers in Tuesday’s election, garnering over 54% of the total vote – staving off a run-off in November. His … Continue reading
The Dixon City Council at its meeting this past Tuesday, October 24, took major steps towards permitting legal sales and processing of cannabis (marijuana). The discussions on six separate motions were contentious and lengthy. The opening of a medical marijuana … Continue reading
City Councilman Devon Minnema has formally requested his business-friendly reform proposals be placed on council agendas for discussion an action. The request was made in letter submitted to City Manager Jim Lindley on June 18. Getting these proposals on a … Continue reading
By Dave Scholl, Publisher & Editor, Dixon’s Independent Voice Between a highly touted private investigator who has been paid over $10,000 for the investigation, plus a well paid City Manager, and a City Attorney whose firm is nearing a record … Continue reading
While most every political candidate offers a platform with ideas and promises if they get elected – which are often forgotten and unfulfilled once in office – Dixon City Councilman Devon Minnema has taken a unique tack this week. On … Continue reading