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By Ian Thompson
SUISUN CITY - Jason Garben is Suisun City's new Economic Development Director, Suisun City Hall announced Tuesday, stepping into the job that interim director Al da Silva had held for almost two years.
Garben had served as the city's special projects manager for two years. He moved into his new job July 1. Da Silva will continue working with Garben for the next two years, according to Suisun City Manager Suzanne Bragdon.
Bragdon stated that Garben "has the combination of passion and skill we need to deliver a vibrant, sustainable local economy."
"He's been involved in a number of critical and complex development deals on behalf of the city and the agency over the past two years," Bragdon said.
"Dovetail that with his private sector real estate experience, and his is poised well to serve us in this new position."
Garben's work has included the Main Street West project, the proposed hotel next to One Harbor Center, redevelopment of the south waterfront area and plans to develop vacant land at the end of Civic Center Boulevard.
"It is exciting. A lot of projects are happening," Garben said. "It is a great experience, and I am looking forward to it."
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Water rates up for Suisun City residents
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By Ian Thompson
SUISUN CITY - The Suisun-Solano Water Agency voted unanimously Tuesday for a plan that will raise water rates three times during the next two years.
The water authority, which comprises the Suisun City Council and the Solano Irrigation District governing board, voted to raise rates 6 percent in September, 5 percent July 1, 2008, and 5 percent July 1, 2009.
Only one person, Jim Wise of Suisun City, attended the meeting to question the increases, pointing out that the authority had approved several raises in the past and asking how funds from the new rates would be used.
"What were these raises in the past paying for?" Wise said.
Authority board members stated the funds will be used to rebuild the reserves to about $1.8 million, which will be used during droughts when revenue drops because residents conserve water rather than use it as much as they normally do.
It will also allow for spending about $800,000 a year to replace and repair older water lines and other infrastructure on a more systematic basis than in the past.
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By Ian Thompson
SUISUN CITY - The Suisun-Solano Water Agency voted unanimously Tuesday for a plan that will raise water rates three times during the next two years.
The water authority, which comprises the Suisun City Council and the Solano Irrigation District governing board, voted to raise rates 6 percent in September, 5 percent July 1, 2008, and 5 percent July 1, 2009.
Only one person, Jim Wise of Suisun City, attended the meeting to question the increases, pointing out that the authority had approved several raises in the past and asking how funds from the new rates would be used.
"What were these raises in the past paying for?" Wise said.
Authority board members stated the funds will be used to rebuild the reserves to about $1.8 million, which will be used during droughts when revenue drops because residents conserve water rather than use it as much as they normally do.
It will also allow for spending about $800,000 a year to replace and repair older water lines and other infrastructure on a more systematic basis than in the past.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
CITY MANAGER APPOINTS PERMANENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Press Release from the City of Suisun City
SUISUN CITY — City Manager Suzanne Bragdon is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Garben as Suisun City’s new Economic Development Director.
Mr. Garben, who has worked for the Suisun City Redevelopment Agency as Project Manager for more than two years, assumed the Director’s role effective July 1. He succeeds Alvaro DaSilva, who served as Interim Economic Development Director following the departure of former Economic Development Director Randy Starbuck.
“I am very excited and honored to promote Jason into this vital role for Suisun City,” Ms. Bragdon said. “He’s been involved in a number of critical and complex development deals on behalf of the City and Agency over the past two years. Dovetail that with his private sector real estate experience and he is poised well to serve us in this new position.”
“Jason has the combination of passion and skill we need to deliver on the City Council’s priority of building a vibrant, sustainable local economy,” Ms. Bragdon said.
Since joining the Suisun City Redevelopment Agency, Mr. Garben was instrumental in negotiating and implementing the Main Street West disposition and development agreement, recruiting and negotiating with developers for RDA-owned property on Highway 12 near the Sunset Shopping Center, facilitating the development of the proposed Hampton Inn & Suites in the Waterfront District, negotiating terms and facilitating the proposed residential development at the south end of Civic Center Boulevard, and overseeing redevelopment of two Morgan Street parcels as live-work units.
Mr. Garben also represents Suisun City in regular recruiting trips seeking developers and tenants for a wide range of business opportunities in the City.
“My focus will remain on keeping projects in the pipeline moving forward, and on working toward bringing new business and investment to Suisun City,” Mr. Garben said. “Suisun City has been through so many exciting changes in the past 10 to 15 years. Now, we’ve got to bring in the final components to ensure a strong local economy for years to come.”
A fifth generation Solano County native, Mr. Garben has deep local roots. He earned a bachelors degree in Business Administration with a concentration in real estate finance and a minor in economics from San Diego State University. Prior to joining Suisun City in 2005, he spent approximately six years in the private sector working in the commercial real estate field.
Mr. DaSilva will continue to work part-time within the Department to provide specific expertise on a project-by-project basis.
JASON GARBEN PROMOTED TO OVERSEE FUNCTION VITAL TO CITY'S FUTURE
SUISUN CITY — City Manager Suzanne Bragdon is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Garben as Suisun City’s new Economic Development Director.
Mr. Garben, who has worked for the Suisun City Redevelopment Agency as Project Manager for more than two years, assumed the Director’s role effective July 1. He succeeds Alvaro DaSilva, who served as Interim Economic Development Director following the departure of former Economic Development Director Randy Starbuck.
“I am very excited and honored to promote Jason into this vital role for Suisun City,” Ms. Bragdon said. “He’s been involved in a number of critical and complex development deals on behalf of the City and Agency over the past two years. Dovetail that with his private sector real estate experience and he is poised well to serve us in this new position.”
“Jason has the combination of passion and skill we need to deliver on the City Council’s priority of building a vibrant, sustainable local economy,” Ms. Bragdon said.
Since joining the Suisun City Redevelopment Agency, Mr. Garben was instrumental in negotiating and implementing the Main Street West disposition and development agreement, recruiting and negotiating with developers for RDA-owned property on Highway 12 near the Sunset Shopping Center, facilitating the development of the proposed Hampton Inn & Suites in the Waterfront District, negotiating terms and facilitating the proposed residential development at the south end of Civic Center Boulevard, and overseeing redevelopment of two Morgan Street parcels as live-work units.
Mr. Garben also represents Suisun City in regular recruiting trips seeking developers and tenants for a wide range of business opportunities in the City.
“My focus will remain on keeping projects in the pipeline moving forward, and on working toward bringing new business and investment to Suisun City,” Mr. Garben said. “Suisun City has been through so many exciting changes in the past 10 to 15 years. Now, we’ve got to bring in the final components to ensure a strong local economy for years to come.”
A fifth generation Solano County native, Mr. Garben has deep local roots. He earned a bachelors degree in Business Administration with a concentration in real estate finance and a minor in economics from San Diego State University. Prior to joining Suisun City in 2005, he spent approximately six years in the private sector working in the commercial real estate field.
Mr. DaSilva will continue to work part-time within the Department to provide specific expertise on a project-by-project basis.
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