Clovis City Councilman Vong Mouanoutoua says he is not offering prizes for a get out the vote rally happening Saturday. Despite a message posted on Facebook indicating prizes for ballots, Mouanoutoua says that is not the case. "This is a rally to get out the vote. And so there will...
Challengers Line Up for Clovis Council Election, but No Incumbent Has Lost Since 1994
When it comes to the Clovis City Council, turnover is uncommon and a challenger unseating an incumbent is rare. However, the city's March 2021 election may shape up to be a more competitive battle. Nine potential candidates pulled papers to run for council seats. The deadline for candidates to officially...
Out of Many, We Are One: Youngsters Become US Citizens in Clovis
About 150 children who have become naturalized U.S. citizens received their proof of citizenship Friday, Feb. 15, in a ceremony at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District's Liberty Ballroom. Clovis City Councilman Vong Mouanoutoua gave the keynote address. He emigrated to the United States from Laos as a refugee in 1976....
Beware of the Open Mic! Clovis School Board Member Calls Councilman 'Obnoxious'
An open mic and elected officials are never a good mix. Ask George W. Bush. Or Clint Olivier. Now, some Clovis Unified school board members can join the list of saying things not meant to be heard, but picked up when the microphone remained hot. The latest case happened at...
Clovis Unified Denies 'Mindfulness' Charter School. What's Next?
It’s back to the drawing board for a group that wanted to form a "mindfulness" charter school in Clovis Unified School District. The school board followed staff recommendations and voted 7-0 to deny the One & Only Academy a charter Wednesday night. The staff report said, among other things, that...
Clovis Councilman Defends 'Riffraff' Renters
During last week’s debate about approving a Clovis housing development, a comment from the audience set off Councilman Vong Mouanoutoua. He delivered a passionate retort, defending apartment renters like himself as good citizens. Members of the public brought up concerns about approving more housing projects, including apartments, in the neighborhoods...
Clovis Councilman Defends 'Riffraff' Renters
During last week’s debate about approving a Clovis housing development, a comment from the audience set off Councilman Vong Mouanoutoua. He delivered a passionate retort, defending apartment renters like himself as good citizens. Members of the public brought up concerns about approving more housing projects, including apartments, in the neighborhoods...