City Councilman Bob Margett has pleaded "no contest" to a lawsuit charging malicious mischief for destroying campaign signs during the April election. He paid a $100 fine.
Defeated City Council candidate Roy Seirs urged newly elected Councilman Bob Margett to step down because of his behavior during the latter days of the campaign. This included tearing down other candidates signs and then telling lies about the incident.
Mayor Robert Margett described his visit to Arcadia's sister city of Tripolis, Greece when he spoke to members of the International Affairs Division of the Woman's Club of Arcadia.
James Helms' City Council seat will be "up for grabs" as the city Charter prohibits more than 2 consecutive terms. Also, Dr. Alton Scott's seat will be available as he has announced that he will not seek re-election. Candidates may pick up nomination papers on January 15 and must file by noon on February 5 for the April election.
Assemblyman John Collier, in office since 1946, faces stiff competition next year for his 61st Assembly district seat. Possible contenders include Jim Head, Monrovia City Councilman; Richard Lovejoy, Monrovia City Councilman; and Lou Gilbertson, Mayor of Temple City.
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.
Don Decker, 43 year-old Republican candidate for the 61st Assembly district seat, plans a massive door to door campaign in the district from now until the June 8 primary.
Mayor Bob Margett, in a speech to the Chamber of Commerce, suggested that the city start checking up on businesses operating out of homes within the city.