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County Fair Soars Despite Economy
Annual Fourth of July weekend fair enjoys its second best year ever, and looks ahead to 2011's Golden Gate Bridge theme.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
- Mill Valley, CA
jimw@patch.com
415.948.8919
San Francisco, CA
Bio: Born and raised in Philadelphia. Went to journalism school at Syracuse University, where I met the love of my life and learned the craft. Moved to the Bay Area nearly 15 years ago with several high school friends with open-ended plans to start careers and dig deeply into the incredible beauty and culture of the Bay Area. Not leaving. I love where I grew up and am always thrilled to go back, but my roots are here now, and they are deep. I love music, basketball, food, travel, and laughing as often as possible. We had a daughter this year, and I am over the moon.
Professionally, it's been a little bit of everything over the years, from doe-eyed sports reporter to music editor to newspaper and online reporter of many stripes. It's simple, really: whether it's the high school phenom or the 85-year-old who can still throw verbal haymakers with the best of them, I love telling people's stories.
Politics
I'm a registered Democrat who believes in fiscal conservatism unless you're dealt a ridiculously bad hand and have to spend your way out. I believe we're all created equal and should be treated as such. Pragmatic empathy is possible, and government is a much-needed, if often mismanaged, force for good in the world.
Religion
I was raised Roman Catholic in a comically large Irish Catholic family. I've drifted from the church quite a bit since then for a number of reasons, but I still hold dear the people and values that were a part of that upbringing.
Local Hot-Button Issues
After a rough economic stretch for downtown business, Mill Valley is in the midst of a push to stimulate downtown business. That effort must be willing to innovate but also strike a balance between promoting downtown business and retaining the town's inimitable character.
The city must remain vigilant on issues of emergency preparedness, vegetation management and evacuation planning. Despite an improving real estate market, the city should strive for a more affordable housing market.
With its Miller Avenue Streetscape plan and all of its road projects, the city should try to promote alternative forms of transit throughout town.
Posting Activity
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Tam High grad Snags Big West Academic Honor
UC Davis redshirt freshman Schleuter lands a spot on the 2010 all-academic team for her conference.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
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City Rolls Out Parking Sticker Program
Campaign hopes to stimulate downtown businesses by letting 94941 residents but a sticker to park at metered spaces for free.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
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Mountain Play Visionary Smith Dies
Executive director introduced the Broadway musical to Mount Tamalpais and cut down on environmental impact with shuttle bus system.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
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Marin County Fair Goes Global
Annual Fourth-of-July weekend fair showcases more than 50 cultural organizations and 25 multi-cultural performances over its five-day run.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
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Throckmorton Churns Out Comedy CD
Mark Pitta and Friends celebrates popular five-year-old Tuesday night improv, hoping to raise money for nonprofit theatre.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
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Hillside Home Nabs LEED Platinum
Local architect designs his family's home a showcase for being "stealth in its greenness."
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Caltrans Digs into Manzanita Work
Crews will enhance accessibility and replace bus pads, benches, a drinking fountain and the sidewalk along the lot's southern edge.
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Hundreds Chow Down at MV Tasting
Annual Gourmet tasting Event big draw for feats of local and regional food and wine.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
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The Deuce Is Back
After forced closure, 2am Club reopens under new ownership, with a much-needed mild makeover to boot.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
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Mill Valley Little Leaguers Rock West Marin
Twelve-year-old all-stars use an 11-run second inning on the way to 15-0 win.
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Council Backs Parking Overhaul
Changes include higher meter rates, enforcement on Saturday and Sunday and a resident permit program that would allow locals to skirt the meters for two hours.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
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Local Man Nabs Carnegie Medal for Heroism
Cameron Andersen helped saved the life of a drowning girl at Stinson Beach 13 months ago.
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Hagar Inks Deal to Publish Memoir
Rocker and businessman's autobiography is set to be released in 2011 by It Books, an imprint of HarperCollins.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
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Jim McCann Steps Into the Arena
After 12 years in Calistoga, Mill Valley's new city manager begins tenure at City Hall and says he looks forward to the challenge.
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Tam's McMillan Sprints to Stardom
After two stellar seasons that propelled her to a statewide stage, Lilla McMillan's hard work is paying off and promising big things ahead.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
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Ring Mountain Kids Rock Out
Art teacher's concert poster project lets students put themselves in the spotlight and take a tour of the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco.
Jim Welte, Patch Staff
