Letter #115
Dear Mr. President:
Recently, Stuart Leavenworth, the Editorial page editor of
the Sacramento Bee, wrote an editorial inviting you to visit Sacramento and why
that would be good idea. Leavenworth’s editorial began with… “Dear President
Obama, Thank you for visiting our Golden State the past week.” Then he went on
to tell you about the levee upgrades that are so desperately needed to protect
the Natomas area, an area that houses over 100,000 people.
While the Army Corp of Engineers is ready to begin phase II
of the $1.1 billion dollar project, the Republican controlled house has once
again blocked this and nine other infrastructure projects in spite of the fact
that the projects have been rated as “Chief’s Reports” status… the Corps’
highest level status.
I’m going to take it a step further Mr. President… I’m
inviting you and Mrs. Obama to be our guests for dinner in our home, (any date
and time that would be convenient for you and your busy schedule) in the
beautiful community of Rancho Murieta…
Rancho Murieta is a community started in 1969 and built by
local Operating Engineers. R.M. is often referred to as one of the best-kept
secrets in Northern California, and to us it is a little slice of heaven.
R.M. is just minutes away from Mather Air Force Base and we
have a small airport is just across highway 16, with easy access by helicopter.
Security is not a problem, as our community has only one way in and one way out
with 24-hour gated security.
While Mr. Leavenworth is correct about the levees, and you
really should take a look… he makes another point, fixing those levees would
create jobs and protect Sacramento residents from a “Katrina” like event. And,
while the Republicans insist these levee projects are earmarks, clearly they
are not, they will not only protect the people, but vast areas of agricultural
acres that produce crops that feed America.
While we don’t offer the glitz of San Francisco or Los
Angeles, we are worth taking a look at… and while Mr. Leavenworth would like
you to try one of Sacramento’s fine Zagat approved restaurants… I would like
you to enjoy a home-cooked meal, and a chance to relax and enjoy the quiet
beauty of Rancho Murieta, nestled in the foothills where the white-tailed deer
and wild turkeys roam freely through the mostly unfenced neighborhood. A chance
for you to unwind, put your feet up and relax.
So the next time you are
planning a trip to California, please think about including a visit to the
Sacramento area, and a quiet dinner in the modest home of loyal constituent…
Me!
Most Respectfully,
Marcia Reimers,
Your Gadfly Granny
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