Author Archives: RichDavega

About RichDavega

My wife & I discovered Cambria in 1983 and have owned property here since then. We immediately put in place plans to retire here, which we did in 2005. I retired after 30+ years with IRS and my wife from WAMU after a long banking career. In the interim, we built our dream home here and in 2006 were joined in town by our daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. In 2008 I became the manager of the local H & R Block office. I'm totally dedicated to Cambria, the best place on Earth!

$1.3 Million “Surplus” at CCSD for FY 2008-2009

Posted on July 25, 2008 by RichDavega

At the 7/24/08 CCSD Board meeting a detailed presentation was made on the latest studies for desal. During the meeting CCSD informed the audience that the geotechnical studies during the fiscal year will be paid for by the Army Corps … Continue reading →

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What is an Invalid Protest?

Posted on July 22, 2008 by RichDavega

I attended the Q & A session on Monday 7/21 that took place at the CCSD office after the originally scheduled meeting did not take place, as the CCSD had not yet finished the vote tally. There were a number … Continue reading →

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Cutting Expenses at the CCSD

Posted on July 17, 2008 by RichDavega

CFRCCSD and CFR both supported the goal of getting the CCSD to trim expenses. Here’s just one example of how easy it would be to do: I just submitted a letter to CCSD Director Muril Clift bringing to his attention … Continue reading →

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CCSD Vehicle/Transportation Allowance Policy Change

Posted on July 12, 2008 by RichDavega

As one of the first people to publicly expose the CCSD’s policy of allowing certain employees to take vehicles home, I’m glad to see that the policy has changed. What I didn’t know at the time, but was disclosed in … Continue reading →

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CCSD EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: I’ll Bet You Didn’t Know!

Posted on July 2, 2008 by RichDavega

VOTE NO TO STOP THE CCSD RATE INCREASE AND $8.1 Million Financing DID YOU KNOW THESE FACTS: CCSD IS PAYING 95% of all family medical insurance premiums for current and retired employees, 95% of family dental premiums for current employees, … Continue reading →

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CCSD Cost Control & the General Manager’s Contract

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Richard Davega

During the past year many Cambrians have undertaken the cause of providing input to the CCSD in the hopes of tempering large proposed rate increases and instilling fiscal responsibility in the operation of the CCSD. In addition to trying to … Continue reading →

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