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Paul Gann and his People's Advocate have withdrawn from the lawsuit pending against the city of Arcadia. The Arcadia Tax Reform Committee has not yet decided whether to file an amended complaint.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 22, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2265AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City of Arcadia is being sued by the People's Advocate, Inc., headed by Paul Gann, and the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee, headed by Jeff Dring. The lawsuit could set a state-wide precedent for post-Proposition 13 municipal financing.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 28, 1978

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 28, 1978

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2258AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council ignored a request from the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee to vote again on taxes approved in June, 1978, following passage of Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 26, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 26, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2257AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The lawsuit against the city of Arcadia by the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee & Paul Gann's People's Advocate will be heard April 20, 1979. The committee has collected $4020.00 from 22 cities to date.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2262AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The suit brought against Arcadia by the People's Advocate, Inc. and the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee will include all taxes and charges imposed or increased by the city in the wake of Proposition 13. Article gives outline, list of plaintiffs and defendants.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 7, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 7, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2259AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ruling in favor of the city on Friday, June 8, Judge Richard Hayden said that the lawsuit filed by People's Advocate Inc. & the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee did not have facts sufficient for a legal action. The plaintiffs have 30 days to file and amended complaint.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2264AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jeff Dring discusses postponement of the lawsuit against the city of Arcadia. Dring contends that a demurer filed by Arcadia, asking dismissal of the case, takes precedent over the preliminary injunction sought by the plaintiffs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 26, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 26, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2263AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The lawsuit challenging Arcadia's recent taxation laws will have its first day in court on March 8, 1979.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2261AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia to amend sex offender registration to align more with recent state Supreme Court rulings. The amendment would repeal part of Arcadia Municipal Code, Chapter 9.4 of Article IV, which contains residency restrictions for registered sex offenders.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 9, 2016

Pages: p. 1, 16

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 9, 2016

Pages: p. 1, 16

Subjects: California Supreme Court; Jessica's Law (Proposition 83); Sex offenders

Item ID: 34778AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Planning Commission endorsed by a unanimous vote a specific legal definition of signs for business advertising. Such limits are seen by some merchants as being of questionable constitutionality.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 10, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 10, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1173AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Howard Jarvis, the father of Proposition 13, spent an hour in Arcadia, knocking down the "straw man" arguments he said were being put up against the property tax initiative. Prop. 13 would reduce property taxes in California to 1 percent of what market value was in 1975-1976, plus whatever is necessary to pay off current bonded indebtedness. A 2 percent annual inflation rate is written into the constitutional amendment.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Jarvis, Howard; Property Taxes

Item ID: 34112AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Chamber of Commerce subsidy from the City will surely be drastically cut by Proposition 13. It may be discontinued completely.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce

Item ID: 895AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Various new groups join the ranks of Arcadia's Chamber of Commerce.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 27, 1978

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 27, 1978

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce

Item ID: 896AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Diamond Jubilee article sketching history of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 21, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 21, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce

Item ID: 897AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Alice Wang was named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 9, 2012

Pages: p. 21

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 9, 2012

Pages: p. 21

Subjects: Volunteers; Wang, Alice

Item ID: 32992AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

William Beckwith has been named President of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1975

Pages: p. 1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1975

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce; Beckwith, William

Item ID: 888AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Tom Simmers has been named President of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 9, 1976

Pages: p. 1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 9, 1976

Pages: p. 1 photo

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce; Simmers, Tom

Item ID: 889AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jim and Shelly Romo named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Citizens of the Year.

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Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: January 26, 2013

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: January 26, 2013

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce--Citizen of the Year; Romo, Jim; Romo, Shelly

Item ID: 33558AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Photo and caption. Susan Johnston shows Tim Simmers of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce fabric samples at her new store, California Design Associates at 302 N. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: California Design Associates; Johnston, Susan; Simmers, Tim

Item ID: 32744AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Alice Wang was named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for 2012-2013.

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Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: February 4, 2012

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Mountain Views News

Date: February 4, 2012

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Volunteers; Wang, Alice

Item ID: 33042AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Paul Gann and his People's Advocate have withdrawn from the lawsuit pending against the city of Arcadia. The Arcadia Tax Reform Committee has not yet decided whether to file an amended complaint.

The City of Arcadia is being sued by the People's Advocate, Inc., headed by Paul Gann, and the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee, headed by Jeff Dring. The lawsuit could set a state-wide precedent for post-Proposition 13 municipal financing.

The Arcadia City Council ignored a request from the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee to vote again on taxes approved in June, 1978, following passage of Proposition 13.

The lawsuit against the city of Arcadia by the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee & Paul Gann's People's Advocate will be heard April 20, 1979. The committee has collected $4020.00 from 22 cities to date.

The suit brought against Arcadia by the People's Advocate, Inc. and the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee will include all taxes and charges imposed or increased by the city in the wake of Proposition 13. Article gives outline, list of plaintiffs and defendants.

Ruling in favor of the city on Friday, June 8, Judge Richard Hayden said that the lawsuit filed by People's Advocate Inc. & the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee did not have facts sufficient for a legal action. The plaintiffs have 30 days to file and amended complaint.

Jeff Dring discusses postponement of the lawsuit against the city of Arcadia. Dring contends that a demurer filed by Arcadia, asking dismissal of the case, takes precedent over the preliminary injunction sought by the plaintiffs.

The lawsuit challenging Arcadia's recent taxation laws will have its first day in court on March 8, 1979.

Arcadia to amend sex offender registration to align more with recent state Supreme Court rulings. The amendment would repeal part of Arcadia Municipal Code, Chapter 9.4 of Article IV, which contains residency restrictions for registered sex offenders.

The Planning Commission endorsed by a unanimous vote a specific legal definition of signs for business advertising. Such limits are seen by some merchants as being of questionable constitutionality.

The Chamber of Commerce subsidy from the City will surely be drastically cut by Proposition 13. It may be discontinued completely.

Various new groups join the ranks of Arcadia's Chamber of Commerce.

Diamond Jubilee article sketching history of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

Alice Wang was named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.

William Beckwith has been named President of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

Tom Simmers has been named President of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.

Jim and Shelly Romo named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Citizens of the Year.

Photo and caption. Susan Johnston shows Tim Simmers of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce fabric samples at her new store, California Design Associates at 302 N. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA.

Alice Wang was named Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for 2012-2013.