CORRALES WANTS TO FILL COUNCIL SEAT.Byline: Jim Skeen Staff Writer PALMDALE - With political supporters at her side, Sandy Corrales Corrales can refer to: People
second-place finish finish - designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the in Novemnber and the price tag of holding another election. Noting that she was edged out by Carney by 97 votes, Corrales said the City Council should appoint her to fill the seat when they meet tonight. Carney's victory margin came from absentee One who has left, either temporarily or permanently, his or her domicile or usual place of residence or business. A person beyond the geographical borders of a state who has not authorized an agent to represent him or her in legal proceedings that may be commenced against him or her ballots cast before his arrest on child molestation Child molestation is a crime involving a range of indecent or sexual activities between an adult and a child, usually under the age of 14. In psychiatric terms, these acts are sometimes known as pedophilia. charges. ``I've heard from a lot of people who didn't vote for me who said the council should vote for me,'' Corrales said. ``It's the will of the people the council should be listening to.'' The City Council is scheduled to decided tonight how to replace Carney, who resigned Jan. 8 to devote his energy towards his legal defense. Three of the remaining council members have indicated that they are leaning towards holding an election to fill the post. Joining Corrales in calling for her appointment to the council were Robert Alvarado, president of the Democratic Club of the High Desert; Sergio Ramos For other persons named Ramos, see Ramos (disambiguation). Sergio Ramos García (born March 30, 1986 born in Camas, Seville) more commonly known as Sergio Ramos, is a Spanish international footballer, who usually plays as a defender for Real Madrid. , president of the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley Labor Forum; Mario Guzman, president of the Mexican-American Political Association; A.B. Kelly, secretary of the Democratic Club of the High Desert; and Teresa Massari, widow of Domenic Massari, one of the first City Council members and a leader in the city's incorporation effort. ``Sandy Corrales deserves the seat,'' Massari said. ``She was the first runner-up in the election.'' Corrales' supporters noted that she served five years on the city's planning commission Noun 1. planning commission - a commission delegated to propose plans for future activities and developments commission, committee - a special group delegated to consider some matter; "a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle and was president of the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce. ``She gets our support not because of political affiliation, but because she is the best qualified,'' Alvarado said. Corrales said that leaving the seat vacant until the next available election date, which is the Nov. 7 presidential election, is not wise, noting a couple of issues a 4-member City Council had to grapple with to enter into contest with, resolutely and courageously. See also: Grapple during the past year following the resignation of Councilman Terry Judge. Among those issues was an apartment construction moratorium that was passed after the City Council exempted a controversial eastside project. That exemption was granted when it became clear Councilman Joe Davies was not willing to vote to block the project, fearing a lawsuit. Judge resigned in February to avoid any potential conflicts of interest when it became apparent he was in line to be promoted to commander of the Palmdale sheriff's station. |
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