Rusty Strait

The San Jacinto City Council was late starting their meeting this week. Mayor Crystal Ruiz called the meeting to order at about 6:45 PM. She gaveled it closed at 7:36, less than an hour later. They set a record as the shortest meeting anyone can remember. They always seem to take care of matters before a meeting and usually do not discuss items on the consent calendar.

In 1922 when the United States was still shaking loose the shackles of World War I, the country was pretty much still a victim of the late 1800s growing pains.

The good old days were not all that good. Not a day goes by when I don't hear somebody complain about how hard it is to exist in California. Ask anyone over 70 and they will tell you that you never had it so good. Let me give you some examples of the "good old days."

Councilman Joe Males hosted a meeting with Police Chief Eddie Pust. Several local business owners were present, including Steve Norman, owner of Gatekeepers Security Company and others. Mayor pro-tem Karlee Meyer joined the fray with some solid suggestions of her own.

FUNDING SOURCES: • General Fund $11,606,400 • Measure “U” $ 4,989,900 • Measure “U” Fund Balance $ 400,000 • CFD $ 329,100