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economic challenges like high unemployment rates. Therefore, com- pletely removing these tax options from local decision makers is the wrong approach.”
Newsom also not- ed that he supported greater oversight when it comes to such tax agreements, and signed Assembly Bill 485, which will increase transparency when it comes these types of tax agreements.
The news was well received by Dinuba of- ficials, especially May- or Dr. Kuldip Thusu.
“This is great news for Dinuba,” Thusu said after hearing of the news after New- som signed it late Sat- urday evening. “It’s been a lot of lobbying and hard work. Many of us worked together with our lobbyist and we all used personal relationships and influ- ences with legislators and key advisors of the governor to make our point.”
As excited as Thusu was to hear the news, he also understood that the fight is not over.
“This is step one,” Thusu added. “There is more to be fought, but it’s a big blow to the bill writers. It will slow them down or bring them to negotiations. The fight has to con- tinue.”
The bill will now be returned to the Senate where state senators
will decide whether or not to vote to override the governor’s veto. A two-thirds vote is re- quired in both houses to overturn the governor’s decision.
Assemblymen Joa- quin Arambula (D) and Devon Mathis (R) both opposed the bill in the State Assembly. State Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Sanger, also opposed the bill.
Senator Andreas Borgeas (R) of Fresno has been a longstand- ing opponent of the bill and also expressed his relief in Newsom’s veto.
"SB 531 would have dealt a significant blow to the San Joaquin Val- ley's economic engine," said Senator Borgeas. "It is important to rec- ognize that part of Fres- no's economic vitality is a result of the ability of local governments to re- cruit businesses into the region and help existing local businesses expand with land use and other financial incentives."
"Far too many busi- nesses have already fled the state or ex- panded operations else- where, taking their jobs and economic growth with them," added Sen- ator Borgeas. "States such as Texas, Nevada and Arizona continue to provide even greater economic and infra- structure incentives to lure business away from California. Ulti- mately, SB 531 would have aided and abet- ted the ability of other states to poach busi- nesses from California."
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said Valero. “I am excited to lead this group of dy- namic professionals who aspire to advance in their careers and engage in leadership development.”
Valero said the new cohort is very diverse, ranging from education
to local government to county public safety.
“They are eager for and ready to immerse themselves in fields such as health care, agricul- ture, business, local and state politics, in addition to team-building, asset- mapping,” added Valero. “I am excited to use my leadership skills and
share them with people who will help build the next generation of suc- cess in Northern Tulare County.”
Beginning in October through June, the class will meet once a month take part in a team build- ing retreat and a two-day trip to Sacramento.
Graduates of the pro-
gram have moved to serve on various boards, councils and many other organizations.
LNTC works under the umbrella of the Di- nuba Chamber of Com- merce with a steering committee of nine com- munity leaders most of whom are alumni of the program.
The Dinuba Unified School District’s Student Foundation held its 5th Annual Fall Fiesta on Oct. 4 in Dinuba. The event is a special fun- draiser that benefits students of the district. Last year, with the support of local businesses, service clubs and those attending helped raise more than $49,000. The funds raised will help continue the 1 to 1 Chromebook program for the academy students at DHS, support students with travel to national competitions, purchase equipment and technology and provide schol- arships to students completing internships. The festivities included a live and silent auction, des- sert auction, casino night and a special by Flores Del Valle Folklorico Dancers.
Photos by George M. Villagrana / Mid Valley Times
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