Patterson Irrigator

Good for Elias Funez. Some common sense prevails. What is Annette Smith thinking? Putting a developer who is known to have been involved in attempts to purchase options on land outside of city limits is Chairman of a committee to redraw the city's boundaries? If that is not a conflict of interest, than what is? Poor John, Patterson can't turn away all of those housing developers, especially when there some cash in there to line your pockets.

Ron West is another lackey for housing developers. Another one who should not be any committees dealing with growth. At least Elias can smell a rat when he sees it. Annette, get a clue. John Ramos is only in this to line his own pockets and he has you for a sucker.

[b]i]"Committee chairman John Ramos, a local developer, said those figures give only one or two developers a chance at building in Patterson for 20 years."[/i][/b]

"“What’s left for the next guy?” Ramos asked."

Elias Funez, an alternate on the planning commission, interjected that “The purpose of the general plan is not to please developers.” Smith responded that alternates are not supposed to comment. [/i][/i]

" This week, Smith said she had told Funez not to speak because he had an accusatory tone regarding Ramos’ motives."

“He’s got a problem with anyone who wants to develop,” Smith said.