Catherine Rendahl, one of the organizers of the Good Neighbors group, submitted the following article with regards to the new community organization in Sandy Oaks. We have had two community meetings thus far, and both have been successful. At the first meeting, we were able to start identifying issues of interest to our community that […]
The following was written and submitted by Don Hormachea. On August 16th, 2014, the City of Sandy Oaks held it’s first City Council meeting. Among various things discussed and decided, Arturo Martinez DeVara, Mayor of Von Ormy, was appointed as City Attorney for 60 days, to allow for advertising the position and accepting applications. Also […]
The following was written by Alderman Micki Ball and sent out October 12,2014. During the special meeting held on Monday, October 6, a committee was established charged with working to develop a comprehensive plan to present to Bexar County for clarification of services required by the City of Sandy Oaks. I was nominated to […]
As of 5pm July 15th, Jim Clement was contacted and asked to answer the following questions. Platform: What specifically would you like to accomplish in the first year? What are the first three ordinances you would like to pass (besides those that first set up the municipality)? What do you think is […]
As of 5pm July 15th, Earnest Gay, Doug Tomasini, Dale Burmaster, and Jim Clement (all SOPAC members), were contacted and asked to answer the following questions as well as invite Pedro Orduno and Joel Ortega, also SOPAC members. Platform: What specifically would you like to accomplish in the first year? What are the […]
As of 5pm July 15th, Earnest Gay, Doug Tomasini, Dale Burmaster, and Jim Clement (all SOPAC members), were contacted and asked to answer the following questions as well as invite Pedro Orduno and Joel Ortega. Platform: What specifically would you like to accomplish in the first year? What are the first three ordinances […]
As of 5pm July 15th, Douglas Tomasini was contacted and asked to answer the following questions. Platform: What specifically would you like to accomplish in the first year? What are the first three ordinances you would like to pass (besides those that first set up the municipality)? What do you think is […]
As of 5pm July 15th, Earnest Gay was contacted and asked to answer the following questions. Platform: What specifically would you like to accomplish in the first year? What are the first three ordinances you would like to pass (besides those that first set up the municipality)? What do you think is […]
As of 5pm July 15th, Dale Burmaster was contacted and asked to answer the following questions. Platform: What specifically would you like to accomplish in the first year? What are the first three ordinances you would like to pass (besides those that first set up the municipality)? What do you think is […]
The following was submitted by Mr. David Tremblay July 16th, 2014 Picture: Platform: My platform is simple; fiscal responsibility, transparency, community involvement, an affordable tax rate and providing emergency services to the residents of Sandy Oaks. What specifically would you like to accomplish in the first year? Within the first year, I hope to develop […]
The following was submitted by Mrs. Micki Ball July 17th, 2014 Picture: Platform: I wish to be an advocate for the citizens ensuring that everyone is informed, no debt is incurred by the city, and additional taxes not be imposed initially, if ever. Without understanding the existing tax base and any potential revenue opportunities through […]
The following was submitted by Mrs. Cathleen Lamoureaux-Recio July 16th, 2014 Picture: Platform: Platform: community initiative neighbor helping neighbor with a supportive city counsel and without causing further financial burden on the already economically stressed homeowner. What specifically would you like to accomplish in the first year? 2) I/we would like to try to clean […]
The goal of Sandy Oaks News is to be a source of information for the community. But that doesn’t mean that only SON needs to give information. The Forum section of the website is open for people to post whatever they would like. But if you are wanting to add a little more and would […]