Cindy Darling
@cindycdarling
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Walnut Creek Council member/MCE board member/retired water wonk/mom & wife of wonderful people
Walnut Creek, CA
Joined August 2011
Nevaeh began to miscarry the day of her baby shower. She visited ERs 3x and was refused care, even after being diagnosed with sepsis On trip #3, doctor insisted on two ultrasounds to “confirm fetal demise” before moving her to intensive care. Hours later, she died.
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Total goosebumps
On November 5, you have the power. Let us turn the page and start writing the next chapter in the most extraordinary story ever told.
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As @KamalaHarris reminded us all today when I joined her in Michigan with @Liz_Cheney, do not despair. Yes, we are all feeling anxious, stressed, unsure. But this is a moment for us all to decide how we want to move forward. To recognize that we all have a decision to make, and
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This captures 9/11 so vividly it takes my breath away. Leave it to the wastewater folk.
23 years ago today, i stepped into a routine sewer district employee meeting as a director was mentioning reports of a plane crash in NYC. we went on with our meeting. by the time the meeting ended, everything had changed. we were only then beginning to realize it. 🧵
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I was dismayed these anonymous callers again chose to share their warped views last night. While they have a right to speak, we as a council want to make it abundantly clear that we stand for love, acceptance and light, not hatred, ignorance, and darkness
kron4.com
(BCN) — Two members of the Walnut Creek City Council said Tuesday night the council should consider eliminating online callers from the public comments portion of council meetings, after two …
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Thanks for helping our city! In case you were wondering, that giant check represents federal funding for technology to ease traffic on YVR!
Today I met with @WalnutCreekGov to present funding that will help to expand broadband and facilitate smart infrastructure. It was a pleasure to join the City as we celebrate the benefits this project will bring to Walnut Creek.
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Any one who’s worked within the state’s water rights system has to acknowledge how MacGyvered it is.
California has some room to breathe in the #drought – a perfect time to take a step back & look at water management. In our hearing this week on water rights we tackled California’s future 🧵
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“Tucker Carlson? Really? That’s who you’re going to give it to?” @RepAdamSchiff responding to a question about @SpeakerMcCarthy giving Jan.6 video
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Let’s all just stay put if we can.
We are seeing large amounts of standing water on the roads, to include major thoroughfares, residential streets and throughout our downtown. We recommend you not be out on the roadways unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to be out, please use caution and take it slow.
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Every candidates nightmare. It’s enough to make you walk precincts over and over and over.
Final Ballot for Richmond City Council District #2
@cocoelections completed ballot counting &audit for this race. tie between Andrew Butt &Cesar Zepeda. Richmond City Clerk’s Office shall place name of each candidate in sealed envelope &tie vote shall be broken by lot.
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Awesome! Protection for all the peeps in my world to love who they love. Now about Roe…
JUST IN: The Senate has voted to federally protect same-sex and interracial marriage. The bill now goes to the House, where it's expected to pass quickly.
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Drought? What drought? Mt Shasta with no visible snow. Yeek!
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As a local elected, this is beyond horrifying. A free and fair press is necessary for local government to do its job. They hold us all accountable and make democracy work. Horrifying.
Las Vegas official held in probe of journalist’s killing
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Just want to reemphasize that on climate, Ds have NOT settled for a watered-down version of the original goals. They got almost the whole thing. Here's emission reductions from the REPEAT project:
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There are days when I’m so happy I’m a retired water person.
California water: New $16 billion Delta tunnel plan released by Newsom administration
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has a new number – 988. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988 any time, anywhere for support and resources. You are not alone.
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988 is now live and taking calls. This resource only works if people know it’s there for them so please share this number and talk about it with the people in your life. You never know when this information could save someone’s life.
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Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues—attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans.
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Walnut Creek passed this ordinance to require guns be stored safely so that they don’t get in the wrong hands. Simple common sense. I was happy to vote for it.
mercurynews.com
“There’s a carelessness and cavalier-ness about guns in some people that really scares me and makes me uncomfortable,” said one councilwoman.
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