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 | Joey Racano was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 22nd, 1955, one of 5 children. A United States Navy Viet-Nam era veteran and the author of 3 books on social activism, he makes his home in Morro Bay, on the rugged Central Coast of California.
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| Important Issues: |
| Harbor Walk is one of the most beautiful ways for tourists (and residents) to enjoy the natural splendor that is Morro Bay. When I stroll down the walkway, I think, 'Why wasn't this done sooner?' The bay, the birds, the sand spit, the monolithic volcanic plug (rock), the dunes, the otters, the buoy, inlet, clouds- what an experience!
'Green Building' would be a great idea if we made it mandatory for all new construction. Green Building would also be great if it were required of all major remodeling of houses. Perhaps Green Building will someday soon evolve into that. And I do agree Green Building is called for in Morro Bay when we redevelop the Power Plant into something lovely, lucrative and useful. But for now, Green Building would be more accurately called 'Green Washing', as in a slick public relations campaign for builders of new homes. At a recent Green Building event sponsored by environmental groups who should know better, I saw a slogan on the wall saying, 'BUILD OUR WAY OUT OF GLOBAL WARMING'.
Low Impact Development is something that can make Green Building better. At the recent CORRT (Coast and Ocean Regional RoundTable) meeting, I asked a member of the Central Coast Regional Waterboard "what is the difference between Green Building and Low Impact Development?".
I haven't had too many opportunities to get to know our Fire Department because they are always so busy. Whenever I see them, it is always in a flash of red, as they race to the scene of a fire or some other mishap where their job is to get there fast and save lives. But I support them and if I am elected, residents should expect me to stand by them.
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| Why Vote For Me: |
| I'm Joey Racano and I hope you'll vote for me in the Morro Bay City Council Primary election to be held June 3rd, 2008. Your vote will help allow me to run for the Morro Bay City Council General election in November.
With the world in turmoil both nationally and globally, the best thing for citizens to do is get involved locally, in campaigns like mine. Here in Morro Bay, we have been blessed with a beautiful ecosystem that has, unfortunately, been abused. This abuse has not only degraded our environment, but squandered the economic value of the area as an ecotourism mecca.
I intend to change our direction with fresh ideas and the strong leadership it takes to implement them. Even now, the same old forces of ignorance and greed are planning to move ahead with short-sighted plans for the further industrialization of Morro Bay National Estuary while continuing to rationalize the dumping of millions of gallons of sewage into our precious coastal waters.
It will take strong leadership to stand up against such plans, and change our direction. I am the only candidate who can provide that level of leadership.
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Joey Racano is running for City Council.