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	[ Acterra: News: CA Senate candidate Joe Simitian on his environmental priorities ]
		Joe Simitian is locked in a tight race with Ted Lempert to be the Democratic Party's California State Senate nominee in the March 2 primary election.
		Simitian was first elected to the State Assembly in 2000 and re-elected in November 2002.
		Simitian listed a number of environmental concerns that he will place a priority on addressing if he is elected: air and water quality, coastal protection, cruise ship incineration of garbage, and reigning in the efforts of some California counties to build roads across federal land.
	www.acterra.org /news/2004/02/simitian.html (589 words)

	[ Acterra \| News: Contest winners propose new laws ]
		Simitian said he was looking for ideas that were politically realistic and wouldn't break the bank when California is dealing with a $17.5 billion two-year budget shortfall.
		She praised Simitian's willingness to listen and to let regular people in on a process often seen as catering to special interests.
		Simitian said Leiderman went to a McWhorter's stationery store with a gift certificate, only to be informed it wouldn't be honored because the company was in bankruptcy.
	www.acterra.org /news/2002/03/OughtaBeALaw.Merc.html (446 words)

	Almanac endorsements in key races (February 18, 2004)
		Simitian is rightfully proud of his 11th hour effort as the Legislature was adjourning to make sure East Palo Alto resident Rick Walker received a fair settlement after serving a 12-year prison term for a crime he did not commit.
		Simitian is highly regarded by many of the industrial groups that keep jobs flowing to Silicon Valley, although he is not afraid to take on big business, as he has through his sponsorship of AB 68, the online privacy protection bill that is opposed by Microsoft and AOL.
		Simitian was one of three Democratic members of the Assembly to vote against Gov. Schwarzenegger's $15 billion bond measure, although he may grudgingly support it on March 2.
	www.almanacnews.com /morgue/2004/2004_02_18.edit.shtml (1376 words)

	News Briefs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian announced last week that he will serve as an elections supervisor for the Bosnian municipal elections to be held in Bosnia and Herzegovina Sept. 13-14.
		Simitian and other members of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe team will monitor the voting process and subsequent vote count in the elections in the former Yugoslavian republic.
		Simitian was notified in late August by the U.S. State Department that he had been chosen and was selected in part because of his extensive municipal background, having served as a school board president and mayor in Palo Alto before joining the county board of supervisors, as well as his legal background.
	www.svcn.com /archives/lgwt/09.10.97/NewsBriefs.html (272 words)

	No average Joe (January 19, 2005)
		Simitian said his mother, a teacher, was paid less because she was a woman, and they both suffered because of the inequity.
		Simitian took full advantage of education himself, receiving a masters degree in International Policy Studies at Stanford, a masters degree in city planning and law degree at Berkeley.
		Simitian said he already had Ruskin's support for the new law, but felt he needed legitimate Republican backing if it had a chance to succeed.
	www.paloaltoonline.com /weekly/morgue/2005/2005_01_19.joe19.shtml (1885 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Joe was from Fort Atkinson, Iowa, with a population of 350.
		Resolution Honoring Joe Simitian as Mayor of Palo Alto for 1995 MOTION: Mayor Wheeler moved, seconded by Fazzino, to adopt the Resolution.
		One of the articles that was written about former Mayor Simitian recently mentioned the fact that when he was in high school and running for president of the student body, he wrote down his campaign speech in five words on an envelope.
	www.city.palo-alto.ca.us /clerk/minutes/1996/19960108.html (4740 words)

	Simitian to speak at PTA Founder's Day (February 01, 2002)
		State Assemblyman Joe Simitian will be the keynote speaker at the annual PTA Founder's Day celebration to be held Feb. 6 at Crittenden Middle School.
		Simitian currently chairs the Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance which is responsible for approximately $50 billion in spending on California's K-12 and higher education systems.
		Simitian said he will be giving the audience 13 tips for successful advocacy, and discussing ways in which they can better communicate priorities in education to state legislators.
	www.mv-voice.com /morgue/2002/2002_02_01.pta.html (397 words)

	County Planning Commission seeks applicants (September 15, 2000) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		County Supervisor Joe Simitian has invited local residents to apply for positions on the commission, which provides a forum for county staff, elected officials, and members of the public to work together to develop land-use policy.
		Simitian said Tuesday that the planning commission is made up of seven members; each county supervisor appoints one, and the remaining two "floating" positions rotate between supervisors.
		Simitian said the upcoming term should be a busy one for the planning commission, as many new issues are coming to a head while older ones are coming up for review.
	www.mv-voice.com /morgue/2000/2000_09_15.plan15.html (369 words)

	The right to be left alone
		Simitian's bill was inspired by the controversy that erupted when middle- school students in Sutter County were required to wear badges that allowed the school to track their movements around campus.
		One of Simitian's concerns is that personal information contained on a government-issued RFID card could be picked up by criminals -- such as ID thiefs -- carrying one of the readily obtainable portable reading devices.
		Simitian's SB682 takes the prudent approach of limiting the use of this technology until stronger safeguards can be developed.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2005/08/25/EDGFREC5O71.DTL (465 words)

	Community Spotlight - Stanford University School of Medicine
		Josemaria Paterno, state Sen. Joe Simitian, Emiley Chang, Michael Mancuso, Sandy Holloway of Santa Clara Valley Hospital System and Joe Peraza gather in Simitian's office in May after lobbying for the bill.
		Every year California health facilities such as nursing homes dispose of as much as $100 million in medications that were prescribed to someone but never used, either because that person no longer needed or wanted the drug or because he or she passed away.
		Simitian then submitted a bill to the state senate on behalf of the students.
	www-med.stanford.edu /community/spotlight/archive/studentlaw.html (638 words)

	Los Gatos Weekly-Times \| 0319 \| May 7, 2003
		California Assemblyman Joe Simitian, who represents Los Gatos and Monte Sereno in the Sacramento, has been vocal in his opposition to Governor Gray Davis' proposal to reduce funding to basic aid school districts as part of the state's 200304 budget.
		Simitian understands how critical the money in question is to basic aid districts, and he says "I oppose the administration's proposal, and I will fight attempts to take the money."
		Joe Simitian and the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance already have.
	www.svcn.com /archives/lgwt/20030507/lgeditorial.shtml (466 words)

	CSU \| Public Affairs \| Legislator of Year: Simitian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Simitian will receive the award on Monday, March 22, 2004, during the CSU’s annual Legislative Day luncheon at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel.
		Assemblyman Simitian began his government service as a member of the Palo Alto School Board and is serving his second term as the representative of California’s 21st Assembly District.
		The CSU Alumni Legislative Day, held every spring, is a key opportunity for the CSU's 23 campuses to come together in Sacramento and collectively advocate for the CSU, the state leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education.
	www.calstate.edu /PA/news/2004/simitian.shtml (307 words)

	Assemblyman Joe Simitian gives grim state budget report to Los Altos city staff -- Los Altos Town Crier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		California State Assemblyman Joe Simitian told Los Altos city officials last week that he expects this year easily to be the state's worse budget year in the past decade.
		Officials project the state's budget deficit for the fiscal year to be between $8 billion and $14 billion, according to statewide media reports.
		Simitian said this means the state legislature will more than likely raise taxes, cut some government programs and take a larger tax share from local municipalities as it did in 1992 with the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF).
	latc.com /2001/11/14/news/news1.print.html (481 words)

	Joe Simitian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Joseph "Joe" Simitian is a California State Senator, who was elected to replace the term-limited Byron Sher in the 2004 elections.
		Previously, Simitian served as Assemblyman for the 21st District and Santa Clara County Supervisor for the 5th District.
		He also served as the Mayor of the City of Palo Alto and the President of the Palo Alto School Board.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Joe_Simitian (105 words)

	California Considering Hands-Free Legislation - Government Technology
		This year, with mounting evidence of the dangers of cell phone use in cars, and the support of some wireless vendors Simitian thinks that AB 45 might have a fighting chance.
		According to a source in Simitian's office the first two tries went down because there was not yet sufficient data on traffic accidents and deaths caused by cell phone use.
		Simitian is bracing himself for the bill's run at the Senate.
	www.govtech.net /magazine/channel_story.php/55206 (1132 words)

	WaterWorld - Peripheral canal plan resurfaces
		Although Simitian's bill has little chance of success, there is a growing sense among some biologists, water policy officials and environmentalists that a modified canal might be the best way to address the Delta's problems.
		Simitian said it is time for an ambitious plan because the Delta is failing.
		Simitian's bill would short-circuit that plan by putting a $3 billion bond measure on the November ballot.
	ww.pennnet.com /news/display_news_story.cfm?Section=WIREN&Category=HOME&NewsID=133394 (1009 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Cell phone measure getting another hearing
		SACRAMENTO – Energized by positive signals from the Los Angeles City Council, Assemblyman Joe Simitian plans a new push to curb those who chatter on hand-held cell phones while driving down the road.
		Simitian said his four-year crusade should pick up momentum thanks to developments this month on both coasts.
		Industry giant Verizon has supported Simitian's measure while other major carriers say driver education and a crackdown on unsafe drivers are better solutions.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/state/20040119-1652-cnscellphone.html (469 words)

	Joe Simitian: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Joe Simitian: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic
		Joseph "Joe" Simitian is a California California quick summary:
		(Simitian served as Assemblyman for the 21st District.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/j/jo/joe_simitian.htm (113 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Simitian’s current work in the California State Assembly includes chairing the Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance, which oversees roughly $50 billion in spending on California’s K-12 and higher education systems.
		Assemblyman Simitian serves on the Foundation’s Advisory Board and is a strong supporter of public education.
		Since serving in the Legislature, Simitian has been recognized by many groups for his commitment and the passion he brings to his job.
	www.mabears.org /M-A_Educ-Update.doc (598 words)

	About the Photo - Stanford University School of Medicine
		Joe Simitian (back right) worked with (L-R) Joe Peraza, Mike Mancuso, Emiley Chang, Josemaria Paterno and Sheila Ravi (not shown) to bring the bill before the Senate.
		Backed by state Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) and the California Medical Association, the bill was approved by the health committee and slated for a floor vote on May 16.
		Citing the committee’s unanimous and bipartisan support, Simitian said he was “optimistic” that the Senate will approve and forward the bill to the Assembly where outstanding issues— such as liability protection for pharmacies, drug manufacturers and health facilities interested in donating medications—will be addressed.
	med.stanford.edu /about_photo/archive/05_10_05.html (321 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Council Member Simitian was a great source of pride and he would continue to carry the great tradition of public service of which JFK had spoken.
		Council Member Simitian would be missed, but she knew Palo Alto would continue to have his support and friendship and he would remain accessible to Palo Alto, bringing a keen understanding of the community and its needs with him.
		Council Member Simitian said the temptation after five years of service on Palo Alto's City Council and eight years on the Palo Alto School Board was to share the wisdom and lessons with his colleagues and the community.
	www.city.palo-alto.ca.us /clerk/minutes/1996/19961216.html (8943 words)

	Basic online privacy
		Simitian is also pragmatic enough to know that the regulations that emerge from Washington may be inadequate -- or the measures may be killed altogether.
		Simitian said his bill should not cause concern for legitimate businesses that make a genuine effort to safeguard their customers' online privacy.
		Simitian has been fending off what he calls "a firestorm" of opposition from influential forces that do not want new state regulation, including AT&T, the American Insurance Association and the California Chamber of Commerce.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/05/28/ED148404.DTL (519 words)

	cpt-emnn392-5551212
		Joe Simitian represents Palo Alto and environs in the California State Senate.
		During that conversation, Senator Simitian raised the possibility that if the government required everyone to, for example, carry a driver's license equipped with an RFID chip, then the government could monitor just who might attend "an anti-war rally at the University of California" or a "local/lawful gun show," to cite two possible examples.
		You can listen to the comments of California State Senator Joe Simitian on the subject of SB 682 in their entirety by clicking here.
	etopiamedia.net /empnn/pages/cpt-emnn/cpt-emnn392-5551212.html (297 words)

	Assemblyman Simitian Visits Samuelson Clinic
		Simitian, who received his J.D. degree from the law school, chairs the Assembly select committee on privacy.
		During a wide-ranging discussion, Simitian and Mulligan covered topics such as political activity on the Internet, the enforceability of companies' privacy statements, the confidentiality of public records, and the implementation of the Patriot Act.
		Assemblyman Simitian expressed strong interest in the work of the Samuelson Clinic and said he wants to continue collaborating with the law school as he further explores privacy issues.
	www.law.berkeley.edu /news/2001/simitian.html (143 words)

	Assemblyman Simitian Packs The House
		In February the Governmental Relations Committee invited the Leadership Class to attend as they set aside an hour to hear a presentation by Assemblyman Joe Simitian on Legislative Advocacy.
		Simitian’s reputation preceded him and the committee of 20 grew to 50.
		The program was fantastic as Simitian shared his....
	www.redwoodcitychamber.com /action/asmblymansimitianpksthehse.asp (162 words)

	Joe Simitian for state assembly -- Los Altos Town Crier
		Like Sher, 21st Assembly candidate Joe Simitian has distinguished himself as a hard worker and a task-oriented politician who established a stellar track record and received almost universal praise while occupying the 5th district seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
		Simitian is our choice for the 21st Assembly district.
		An attorney specializing in education law, Simitian's skills will prove handy in helping to turn around an educational system still ranked at the bottom nationally.
	latc.com /2000/10/18/comment/comment2.html (254 words)

	Project Vote Smart - Senator Simitian - Interest Group Ratings
		2002 In 2002 NARAL Pro-Choice California determined Senator Simitian to be pro-choice.
		2003-2004 Based on the votes that the PawPAC considered to be the most important in 2003-2004, Senator Simitian was assigned a grade of A (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).
		2003 Based on the votes that the PawPAC considered to be the most important in 2003, Senator Simitian was assigned a grade of A- (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F).
	www.vote-smart.org /issue_rating_category.php?can_id=MCA06769?q=print (2762 words)

	Metroactive News & Issues \| Public Eye
		According to Simitian, the landlady wanted to jack up the rent from $2.80 per square foot to $12 per square foot.
		Anyway, Simitian says he eventually negotiated the price down $8.50 a square foot, but he still thought that was too high.
		Simitian is planning to move into his temporary barroom space on Jan. 5.
	www.metroactive.com /papers/metro/01.04.01/public-eye-0101.html (1119 words)

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