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Bruce Frohman served on the Modesto City Council from 1999-2003. He believes the best way to build a better community is to have an informed citizenry.

Note on Tom McClintock's door, June, 2024

Congressman Tom McClintock’s Sham Town Hall Meetings

June 20, 2024

Congressman Tom McClintock is notorious for being absent from his district. Modesto residents who enjoyed the regular presence of Congressman Josh Harder before redistricting moved him north have been especially disgruntled by McClintock’s absenteeism. His Modesto office is often unstaffed. Below, former Modesto City Councilmember Bruce Frohman expresses his frustration with McClintock’s remote town hall […]

History

Former Councilman Explains Anger over Tiny Homes for Homeless

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March 30, 2024

Former Modesto City Councilmember Bruce Frohman lives in the Woodland West neighborhood where the City of Modesto has proposed locating a tiny home community for homeless people transitioning to traditional housing. Below, he explains the anger and confusion that arose when he and his neighbors learned about the proposal. ed. Before notifying the potentially affected […]

Politics

Congressman Tom McClintock: Worst Representative Ever?

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January 27, 2024

One only needs to read House Representative Tom McClintock’s newsletters to realize how useless he is to the nation, his district, and his constituents. Now that he is up for re-election this year, he has started sending out newsletters extolling his accomplishments after months of silence. Reading and analyzing the newsletter, one may readily discern […]

Politics

Should Tom McClintock Retire From Congress?

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October 4, 2023

When Congressman Tom McClintock’s district was redrawn two years ago, the area he serves substantially shifted. Within the newly drawn boundaries, the needs of his constituents are different. As a result, the Congressman is out of touch with voters he represents. Mr. McClintock has been intermittently sending out email newsletters to those who signed up […]

Congressman Josh Harder by Bruce Frohman

Politics

Three U.S. Senate Candidates Appear At Harder Family Picnic

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August 28, 2023

Saturday, August 26, 2023, three candidates for U.S. Senate appeared at Congressman Josh Harder’s family picnic, held on the grounds of the Albert Lindley House in Stockton, California. Representatives Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff seek the same seat to represent California. All three appear well qualified and deserving of a place in the […]

Politics

Illegal Fireworks are Out of Control says Former Councilmember

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July 6, 2023

In an ordinary year, the Modesto Police Department issues between 10 and 20 citations for fireworks violations. This year, 45 citations were issued on the night of July 4 alone. Firefighters and police responded to 274 calls in the twenty-four hour period between 7am July 4 and 7am July 5, including 65 fires. Below, former […]

Environment

“River Islands”: The Ultimate Bad Idea for Residential Development

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May 5, 2023

Listeners to Bay Area radio stations frequently hear advertisements for a massive Lathrop residential project called “River Islands.” The advertisements tout home construction by a group of award-winning homebuilders on secluded islands in the San Joaquin River Delta. The ads go on to boast six restaurants to serve residents, one new fire station and a new […]

History

Frohman: Fix Modesto’s Three Can Catastrophe Now

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February 2, 2023

Modesto Mayor Sue Zwahlen recently advised a disgruntled citizen that the city’s new three-can collection program for garbage waste is only a six-month “pilot program.” While most pilot programs are tested in small areas of town, the Modesto City Council implemented the garbage collection experiment throughout the city, formulating rules with minimal citizen input. Now, […]

History

Is Modesto’s New Blue Can Worth the Trouble?

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January 8, 2023

For Modesto residents, the New Year is already more troublesome and more expensive, and it’s only just begun. The new one percent sales tax increase and higher garbage collection rates are bad enough. Then there’s the new recycling program and its complicated disposal system. As the city’s website says, all residences must have three large […]

Politics

Two Views of Modesto’s Proposed Sales Tax Increase

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August 28, 2022

Former Modesto City Councilmember Bruce Frohman always offers thoughtful analysis on issues involving local government. Below, he argues against Measure H, Modesto’s proposed sales tax increase. Following Bruce’s argument, The Valley Citizen presents its own argument in favor of Measure H. Ever since Proposition 13 passed in 1978, cities throughout California have seen their budgets […]

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