Wrightwood CSD General Discussion

[Dave C]

Another potentially CON issue received by the WWPOA....

Another CON I have received has to do with the perceived powers of the CSD by the WW community.

Example.... who will be in charge of county road repair?    is that a CSD issue? or is it a CSA 56 MAC issue... but as part of the CSD approval process, CSA 56 and the associated MAC are being dissolved.... so if no CSA... then NO MAC so how does WW deal with County Roads, SBC FIre, SO,   Special Districts etc.?

Will the County think that previous MAC issues are now a CSD issue?

Did we add an extra layer of government? Will access on non CSD issues to the County Supervisors office be less accessible?

TIA
Randy

The current MAC has no jurisdiction or control over the county road repair. They have an advisory function. They are appointed by the Supervisor's office and can be a voice of concerns to the supervisor's office or Parks and Recreation. They are not a layer of government, since they cannot govern.

The proposed CSD would have elected representatives who have been chosen by residents. They are not appointees of the supervisor. The proposed CSD has authority over a few but important matters. The current MAC, again, has no final authority. The CSD has local control and some powers.

[Dave C]

A "CON" from a long time WWPOA member about the voting process.....


Good morning, Randy.
 
My wife and I have been property owners in Wrightwood for more than 30 years.  We pay property taxes and other related local fees.  We've been members of the Wrightwood Property Owners Association for almost all of those 30 years.  But we are not full-time residents.  As weekenders, though, we shop locally and pay sales tax on items we purchase in town.  But I think it stinks (and I think that's the most appropriate word to use) that voting on the CSD is only for those residents who are registered voters in Wrightwood.  The rest of us, it would appear, are second-class citizens who are prohibited from voting on an item that will certainly affect us.  It smacks me as taxation without representation.  I'd be interested in knowing how many Wrightwood homeowners live "down the hill" and will be excluded from participating in a democratic process.  Surely this vote could have been extended to all residents through the county's assessor's office rather than the Registrar of Voters.  I thought the WWPOA was a voice for ALL property owners.
 
Sincerely, Norm.

The CSD voting process has to be governed by our ballot and election laws. If we were an incorporated town and had a mayor, and you owned a second home here but were registered to vote somewhere else, you would be unable to vote for a specific candidate for mayor. Only a few municipalities in the United States provide a way for second-home owners to vote in their local elections; that is VERY uncommon. But if you are upset with this, please don't hold this against the CSD effort. Your inability to vote is not under their control.

[Cheapskate]

[Jirka]

Cheapskate, you may find your answer here:
 Topic: Meet the candidates for WW CSD Board of Directors Membership

Introducing Stephanie Carroll - WW CSD Board Member Candidate
http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php/topic,24067.msg314884/topicseen.html#msg314884

BTW, glad to see Leo's recent post on that topic - excellent! 

[Dave C]

Cheapskate, you may find your answer here:
 Topic: Meet the candidates for WW CSD Board of Directors Membership

Introducing Stephanie Carroll - WW CSD Board Member Candidate
http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/forum/index.php/topic,24067.msg314884/topicseen.html#msg314884

BTW, glad to see Leo's recent post on that topic - excellent! 

I strongly encourage all voters to read these bios. I think a majority of questions about the individual candidates' goals are answered in the bio. Since the CSD board positions are voluntary and all of the people involved have jobs and families that consume most of their time, I would bet each candidate would appreciate it if residents read what they have prepared and posted to this page.

[Hovel Downs]

A reminder, the CSD meeting is at 4pm today.

[Nolena]

I went.
The information was good.

[lynnc]

Excellent presentation by both Kathleen McDonald and Kimberly Cox.  The meeting answered more questions and cleared up some concerns.  I really hope the CSD passes.

[treefrog]

[thehallmarks]

[thehallmarks]

The phone number is incorrect:  it's 760-249-3069
Hank