Johanna Rasmussen

Johanna Rasmussen

Thank you for lending your voice to those who have been silenced. These are not difficult problems to solve. In fact, mail and voting rights can be restored within the jails almost immediately. Imagine what we could achieve if expanded our mobile mental health crisis response units, subta…

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Why does the City of Redwood City treat our firefighters so poorly?  Our Fire Department has been rated top in the nation. A local survey found that over 90% of residents rated our Fire Department as excellent. Residents were told that if we voted to increase our sales tax, the monies wou…

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Johanna Rasmussen commented on District 4 sees lots of action

Bocanegra is from Redwood City

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Johanna Rasmussen commented on San Mateo County accused of negligence

John Keene reports to the Board of Supervisors.

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Johanna Rasmussen commented on San Mateo County accused of negligence

The Probation Department runs our Juvenile Hall (and juvenile detention facilities). The Sheriff's Dept. runs the county jail for adults.

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Johanna Rasmussen commented on San Mateo County accused of negligence

I am grateful these abuses have come to light. Let's hope Mr. Goethals and Mr. Stone will consider donating their legal fees to improve conditions at our Juvenile Hall. The needs are great and funding is scarce.

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Johanna Rasmussen commented on Judges support Bolanos

This letter to the editor is disturbing. Typically Judges, even retired Judges, stay out of non-judicial political races. I can't help but wonder what the motivating factors were behind this letter? It is no secret that Judge Marta Diaz caused considerable harm to children and families du…

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Johanna Rasmussen commented on James Coleman, a needed voice in the Assembly

I am thrilled that James Coleman is running for this seat. His integrity, work ethic, and willingness to take action on issues that have historically gone unaddressed make him the ideal candidate for Assembly. Representation matters. We need to elect an Assemblymember who will prioritize …

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Johanna Rasmussen commented on There is some hope yet  

I believe he is Mexican and Italian.

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Johanna Rasmussen commented on There is some hope yet  

Did I miss something? Supervisor David Canepa is Hispanic. I think he would make an excellent Congressman. He cares deeply about working families and reforming our juvenile justice system.