Cronología para designar nuevo Concejal del Distrito 4
The company also grows alfalfa in the Palo Verde Valley, a Southern California region that has stronger water rights than metropolitan areas around Los Angeles and San Diego.
Last year, the California legislature unanimously passed a ban on foreign governments purchasing or leasing agricultural land in the state. However, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the bill, writing that the measure is beyond the purview of state departments and would create “new and arduous responsibilities.”
In Arizona, years of state inaction has frustrated residents who live in the communities where foreign-run farms operate, including La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin.
The deal the state gave the Saudis hurts the community, she said. Since a portion of money from leased land goes to local education in the county, any discount takes funding away from children’s schooling, she argued. And she claimed the company is overusing the state’s water supply.
“I have a big issue with foreign companies pumping our water and depleting our natural resources because they depleted theirs,” said Irwin, a Republican. “That’s not OK, whether it’s the Saudis, the Chinese, whomever. If you don’t start changing something, we’re not going to have water.”
The Saudis have a long history with Arizona agriculture that led to the current situation, said Natalie Koch, a professor of political geography at Syracuse University, who authored the book “Arid Empire: The Entangled Fates of Arizona and Arabia.”
Before the country ever acquired land in the Southwest, Saudi Arabia received a delegation of Arizona farmers that the U.S. State Department sent in the 1940s to consult on agricultural practices. Around the same time, members of the Saudi royal family came to Arizona to tour its agricultural industry.
In the 1970s, the Saudi government invested heavily in subsidies trying to promote its domestic dairy production, which led to unsustainable agricultural and water use policies, Koch said. Several decades later, the Saudis essentially depleted their aquifers.
Staff shall post the council-approved candidate application form and dates for upcoming meetings to the city website and release a press release regarding the same.
Applications can be completed online and can be found on the city’s website at www. lodi.gov. The application link will be a banner across the top of the home page for the duration of the open application period.
Friday, March 24, no later than 5 p.m.
Last day to submit candidate applications to the City Clerk via the online portal.
City Clerk will forward all applications received by 5 p.m. March 24 to members of the City Council for review.
Monday, March 27
City Clerk will contact the San Joaquin Registrar of Voters to verify voter registration. Information will be forwarded to the City Council prior to the March 29 special meeting.
Wednesday, March 29 at 7 p.m.
Special meeting at the LOEL Senior Center, 105 S. Washington St., Lodi.
City Council to interview candidates, hear public comment, discuss candidates, and appoint the District 4 Council Member. If appointed at this meeting, the District 4 Council Member will be sworn in by City Clerk.
Wednesday, April 5 at 5:30 p.m.
At Carnegie Forum, 305 W. Pine St., Lodi.
If needed, continue discussion and appoint District 4 Council Member. If appointed at this meeting, the
District 4 Council Member will be sworn in by City Clerk.
Anyone with questions about the process, or those interested in becoming a candidate for the vacant seat, may call the City Clerk at 209-333-6702 or email questions to lodi.gov.
En una reunión especial que se celebró el martes 14 de marzo de 2023 en el Distrito 4 del Concejo Municipal de Lodi, la cual se llevó a cabo en el Loel Center,
En el sitio web de la ciudad, el personal publicará la solicitud para postulantes, la cual fue aprobada por el Concejo Municipal, así como las fechas de las próximas reuniones y emitirá un comunicado de prensa al respecto. Las solicitudes se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de la ciudad en www.lodi. gov y se pueden llenar por línea. El enlace o el vínculo a la solicitud será un banner o letrero en la parte superior de la página de inicio, el cual estará disponible durante el plazo disponible para presentar las aplicaciones.
Viernes, 24 de Marzo antes de las 5 p.m.
Último día para que los candidatos puedan presentar sus solicitudes a la Secretaria Municipal a través del sitio web.
La Actuaria Municipal le enviará todas las solicitudes recibidas a no más tardar del 24 de marzo antes de las 5 p.m. a los miembros del Concejo Municipal para su revisión.
Lunes, 27 de Marzo
La Actuaria Municipal se comunicará con el Registro Electoral de San Joaquín para verificar el estado de inscripción de los postulantes. La información le será enviada al Concejo Municipal antes de la junta especial que se llevara a cabo el 29 de marzo.
Miércoles, 29 de Marzo a las 7 p.m.
Junta Especial en LOEL Senior Center, 105 S. Washington St., Lodi.
El Concejo Municipal entrevistará a los candidatos, escuchará los comentarios del público, debatirá sobre los postulantes y nombrará al Concejal del Distrito 4. Si se nombra en esta reunión, el Concejal del Distrito 4 prestará juramento ante el Secretario Municipal.
Miércoles, 5 de Abril a las 5:30 p.m.
En Carnegie Fórum, 305 W. Pine St., Lodi.
Si es necesario, se continúa la conversación y se nombrara al Concejal del Distrito 4. Si se nombra en esta reunión, el Concejal del Distrito 4 prestará juramento ante el Secretario Municipal.
Si tiene preguntas sobre el proceso, o si tiene un postulante interesado en la plaza vacante, por favor comuníquese con la Actuaria Municipal al 209-333-6702 o puede enviar sus preguntas por correo electrónico a CityClerk@lodi.gov.