Yolanda Cookson

Grass Valley City Council Agenda

2009-08-21T14:10:00.000-07:00

Hi there!

The agenda for the August 25, 2009 Grass Valley City Council Meeting can be found here.

Let me know if you have any thoughts and/ or concerns...

Blogging, Life, and Adjustments

2009-08-19T23:36:00.000-07:00

I have to apologize for not blogging in a while. Life definitely happens and mine has really been going off as of late. After receiving feedback from many of you in regard to the difficulty of posting comments…some things have been adjusted to make it more straightforward.

The purpose of this blog is to communicate…let’s do it!

Nevada City Medical Marijuana Dispensary Workshop

2009-08-19T23:21:00.000-07:00

I attended the Nevada City Medical Marijuana Dispensary Workshop put on by Vice Mayor Robert Bergman earlier this evening. HUGE kudos to the Vice Mayor for taking the time not only to open up a forum for the community to discuss a dispensary, but also for the tremendous amount of research he has done. Throughout the evening there were about 20 or so interested parties. The “agenda” was quite casual. Vice Mayor Bergman politely shared some ground rules and topics which he felt should be discussed, however everything was up for discussion with the exception of whether or not medical marijuana is a valid form of medication…this was to be considered a given, at least for this particular evening.

I have been watching the Nevada City Council meetings in regard to this particular issue as well as attended the Nevada County Board of Supervisors’ meeting last week. All three entities currently have a moratorium in place. As with everything, there are a select group of players who show up at the meetings. Well spoken, respectful, and knowledgeable these individuals are good resources for me to ask questions of in regard to the City of Grass Valley. I would like to pose the question to those who do not and/ or cannot be at the meetings…

What are your thoughts on a medical marijuana dispensary in Grass Valley?

Looking forward to hearing from ALL of you!

Welcome!

2009-08-05T21:36:00.000-07:00

Welcome!

Thank you for taking a moment to check out my new website and blog. A couple of months ago, I thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts and even more importantly open the door to receive your comments about life in Grass Valley and beyond. Some have already provided input as to my demise and the possible ridicule I will receive from opening myself up...well...I obviously beg to differ. I would rather be available and transparent; lending a hand to make my community (locally, nationally, and internationally) a better and more communicative environment than hide behind the scary monster of fear and doubt. I will be the first to tell you I do not know everything. Some would argue that I do not know anything, but one thing I hope to be extended is the chance to learn, whether it be privately or publicly.

So...please join me on my journey of life, as a young elected official, student, wife, and woman. I look forward to your comments and ask you to please be respectful of each other and me.

Nixle

2009-08-05T12:34:00.001-07:00

Have you checked out Nixle? It is a great technology which can keep you up to date about things that are happening in your community via your cellular phone. Stay on top of street closures, emergency notifications and important notices...the best part is it's a free service (standard rates apply) and I am sure as time goes on it will become a tool we rely on more and more!