Letters from Fremings and Rankin criticize local officials
A collection of letters questions Shafter city governance and the integrity of Chief Greeson and City Manager Wade McKinney amid alleged affairs and perjury claims. It contrasts civic duty with perceived lies, urging citizens to seek accountability and vote. Also a letter mocks a liberal politician, urging serious representation by Mr. Dooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Gallegos
James Anderberg
Ron Lewis
Wade McKinney
Chief Greeson
Shafter
McKinney
D.C
Dooley
John Rankin
Dooley labeled liberal despite GOP spending stance
The ad criticizes Cal Dooley for portraying himself as a fiscal conservative after two terms, alleging he voted NO on HR 76 Balanced Budget, HR 4 welfare reform, and HR 1215 tax relief, while claiming Republicans push tax cuts and reduced welfare.
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Cal Dooley
Dooley
Court deposition questions on prison building in Shafter Taft
A deposition set for Monday May 22 1995 at 10 am concerns the construction of two minimum security prisons in Shafter and Taft during 1990 91. The exchange touches on negotiations, oversight by Gardemeyer Construction and the California Department of Corrections, and the witness’s relationship with supervisors and City of Shafter staff. The witness emphasizes oath to tell the truth and notes prior briefings advising silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ings
Shafter
Hal Onsum
Shafter Press
Shafter City
Bangaroo Court
Taft
Gardemeyer Construction
Legal Council For
CDC
California Department of Corrections
Gould
RTC
City
City of Shafter
Celedon for chief of police in Shafter
A letter urges replacing the acting chief with Sgt Abelardo Celedon, praising his honesty and decade long city service. The writer condemns Wade McKinney and Greg Greeson over alleged improprieties, calls for leadership overhaul, and cites perjury concerns tied to Mary Beechie’s firing.
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Sgt. Celedon
Shafter
Abelardo) Celedon
Claude) Cash
Greg Greeson
Wade McKinney
McKinney
Greeson
Mary Beechie
Beechie
Paul Johnson Shafter
Shafter Spirit Remains Despite Officials Scrutiny
A Shafter resident defends the town’s character amid recent scandals naming the city as a close-knit community built by churches, doctors, neighbors, and small local businesses. The speaker emphasizes volunteerism, courtesy, and longstanding values that define the town.
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Gallaher
Cynthia Hall
Rankin
South
Fresno County Republican Assembly
Food Press
Colander
Food Mill
Rugged Area
Floyd's True Value Hardware
Hwy.46
Wasco
Central Ave
High ST
Delano
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