W e e k l y COLTON COURIER
Vol 146 , NO. 49
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November 22, 2018
Colton Mayor Frank Navar ro discusses cannabis, tax transfer of utility fund measures “I would like to thank Colton residents for putting their trust and confidence in me. The Council and I will continue working together efficiently and effectively. Thank you all for putting your trust in me. I will continue to work hard for you,” said Navarro.
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Also on November 6th, measures including downsizing the City Council, cannabis, and general fund transfer from the utility fund were passed.
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Colton’s new mayor, Frank Navarro, looks forward to serving his community.
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n November 6 Frank Navarro was elected as the new Mayor of
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Colton. Navarro garnered over 77 percent of votes from Colton residents.
“I am happy that measure R passed. “As far as redistricting goes, we’ve already hired a consultant that has done the demographics. This measure allows us to reduce council members from seven to five and downsize districts from six to four,” said Navarro. Navarro also said that with Measure R passing, it will save the city a lot of money. “When talking about service costs,
there’s always a cost attributed. Whenever a council member is requesting support from city staff or other agencies, it costs money. This will add efficiency to the council,” Navarro said. Measure R will take effect in 2022. Measure U was also a contentious item that was passed. “Measure U gives Colton the authority to set the tax rate on cannabis; whether it’s cultivation, manufacturing, or distribution,” said Navarro. Currently Colton allows for up to two commercial cultivation operations in designated areas of the city. The sale of cannabis through dispensaries is not legal in Colton. The most important measure that passed was the general fund transfer from the utility fund. “We’re not charging people more than what they’re currently Navarro, cont. on pg. 2
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tudent leaders at Ruth Grimes Elementary School have spent months spearheading a donation drive to collect stuffed animals for children and seniors in need and are giving more than 200 of the toys to the Rialto Police Department, the non-profit organization Childhelp and a senior housing complex. Officer Dwuan Rice from The Rialto Police Department was on hand at the school Friday, November 16 to personally accept donations. He noted that the toys will be shared with children going through traumatic or stressful situations. Officers will also keep the stuffed animals in their patrol units during the holidays to share with families in need, Officer Rice said. He added that he was proud to see students helping their neighbors. “I think it’s awesome,” he said. “These kids are already making a difference in their community. Grimes, cont. on next page
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Student leaders at Ruth Grimes Elementary School have spent months spearheading a donation drive to collect stuffed animals for children and seniors in need and are giving more than 200 of the toys to the Rialto Police Department, the non-profit organization Childhelp and a senior housing complex.