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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1998
Page
2
Guinn notes any facility approval hinges on community workshops information meetings and public hearings with May agendas. He says the city is redrafting the RFP after Legislature objections and that the issue now sits with the Department of Corrections. No clear deadline or funding certainty is reported.
Officials praised the ITTC venture in Shafter promising 2 000 to 3 000 new jobs as the project links the Port of Los Angeles to the valley. Governor Wilson and State Senator Costa touted tax cuts and a business friendly climate while Kern County leaders predicted statewide growth and a $350 million boost to the tax base. Colombo Construction Co. Inc. of Bakersfield will manage the first phase opening next year.
A planning project outlines work from June 1 to June 25, 1999 to finalize details. By June 3, 1999 a committee will determine if a grant of 400000 dollars is approved and documented.
The Central Valley forecast by CCFI predicts growth and more jobs may come with higher poverty risk between Bakersfield and Stockton. Fresno State professor Dr. Joseph Pendera notes valley incomes may run about 35 percent lower than statewide levels unless solutions arise. The study covers Kem, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced with nine county and university representation. Copies available from CCFI for $99 at 209 230 2234.
Displays on rocks minerals fossils and gems will be hosted by Buena Vista Museum with educational value for teachers who may reserve class spots by calling Janice at 746 6000. Shafter Recreation and Parks district launches a baton twirling program for ages 5 to 18 led by Alanna Henry.
The Shafter High School Government Class invites the public to a political forum to inform voters ahead of the November election. Held Monday October 26 1998 at 7 p m in the Shafter High School Auditorium, candidates from the 20th Congressional District and 30th Assembly district are invited. A dessert reception will follow.
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