City sidewalk cleanup praised and growth plans debated
Residents applaud the hotel sidewalk improvements as safer and more attractive. City leaders and Jim Payne receive credit for progress. A joint meeting of City Council Planning Economic Development and Design Review discussed Colfax growth, traffic, annexation, and code updates to guide future development.
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Colfax to Hold Open Forums on Draft Zoning Ordinance
The Colfax Planning Commission will host one more open forum and the City Council will review the draft zoning ordinance at two additional meetings before adoption. The old ordinance dates to the 1970s. SACOGBlueprint meeting at Colfax City Hall on Tuesday Nov 16 offers public input.
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Colfax improves sidewalk near hotel after fencing removal
Paula Mooney Weimar thanks Colfax city for reopening the walk beside the hotel and for removing cyclone fencing. She notes her son and daughter and the Colfax cross country team use the route regularly, and credits the safer, continuous sidewalk for a blind-curve corner.
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Voter pride and moral values shape Colfax election day
Laurie Zmrzel writes from Colfax about a smooth election with 70 percent turnout. She praises volunteers and chief inspector Charlie Gray handling ballots while critiquing analysts who claim religion controls politics.
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Iraq War Debate On WMDs And Urban Assault Analogy
Reader defends Bush administration on WMD intelligence, argues Iraq sought WMD after sanctions and cites Clinton-era weaknesses. Compares Iraq conflict to a SWAT operation removing a dangerous foe, notes fallout includes angry relatives but overall safer neighborhood with upcoming elections.
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What defines moral values in our voting
In the election aftermath pundits struggle to explain the phenomenon of a voting public that remains driven by deep moral concerns. The discourse centers on how ethics, religion, and cultural identity shape choices beyond policy specifics.
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Colfax Chronicle Snaps From History at Colfax High
One year ago in November 2003 Colfax High School faced a dip in the Academic Performance Index Growth score, the only main high school in Placer and Nevada Counties to lose points. Ten, 20 and 50 years ago records note city projects, student awards, company moves, and Halloween behavior in Colfax.
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