News Summary

Thursday, Jun 16, 1988 – Galt Herald, Press Release
Malson appointed
Galt has a new planning commissioner, as many of you already know who watch the broadcasts of the planning commission meetings on Channel 28. His name is Tom Malson, and he was lucky enough to serve as chairman for his first planning commission meeting last week. Although he’s a new commissioner, he isn’t new to the planning commission. Serving as the commission’s alternate member for the past two years, Malson says he’s been to every meeting for two years.

Thursday, Aug 18, 1988 – Galt Herald, David Toussaint
McDonald’s - Commission approves 100-foot sign
Commissioner Tom Malson asked if a shorter sign, used in conjunction with freeway billboards, couldn’t be substituted for a taller sign. Cobb told the commissioners nothing draws customers like the McDonald’s sign. Commissioner Tom Malson, noting the need for new commercial development in Galt and not new homes, voted in favor of the 100-foot sign for McDonald’s. Joining him in a 3-2 vote were Commissioners Hollison and Patrick Gilbert.

Tuesday, Dec 13, 1988 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ken Hanson
Galt to replace Jacobsen tonight
A new council member is expected to be chosen tonight by members of the Galt City Council to fill the vacancy created by long-time member Ronald Jacobsen. Three residents have submitted letters asking to be considered, said Mayor Steve Sekelsky. They are Orville Fletcher, who is a former Galt councilman; Tom Malson, a member of the Galt Planning Commission; and Tony Gora, former chairman of the Planning Commission.

Thursday, Dec 15, 1988 – Galt Herald, John Williams
Fletcher gets ‘OK’ by City Council
Voting 3-1, the council appointed Fletcher minutes after accepting the resignation of Jacobsen, 18-year, 5-term council member, despite the repeated objections of Councilman Tom Walters, at a special meeting of the council. It is not certain who else was interested in the position, but it is believed to include at least Tony Gora and Tom Malson. Fletcher was the only person nominated Tuesday.

Saturday, Dec 17, 1988 – Galt Herald, John Williams
Taking sides part of the job
Interesting enough, the council met in closed session earlier on the evening of Dec. 6 to discuss and actually appoint Jacobsen’s replacement. This is before he made public comments on the matter and before his resignation. Word has it that two people were mentioned in that meeting and a deadlocked vote saved the council from making even bigger fools of themselves. It was noted by the city’s attorney on Dec 13 that those actions of Dec. 6 were illegal, not to mention premature. Fortunately no action had been taken and everyone’s hide had been saved.

Thursday, Aug 31, 1989 – Galt Herald
Hearings to open on General Plan
During the joint session of the council, commission and General Plan Committee, Mayor Steven Sekelsky said, “The General Plan is probably the most important document the city has”. Thomas Malson, chairman of the General Plan Committee, called the draft plan “a good start, a good draft for the public-hearing process.” “I can’t wait for the hearings to begin,” he said. “They’ll really tell us how good a plan it is.”

Saturday, Sep 23, 1989 – Lodi News Sentinel
First hearing on General Plan sees few changes
The Galt Planning Commission completed the first of four public hearings reviewing the General Plan Thursday with few changes to the policies established by the advisory committee. The commission did add a policy to the solid waste management subject allowing for a transfer site within the area adjacent to the sewage treatment plant. Planning Commissioner Thomas Malson, who was on the General Plan advisory committee, explained to the other commissioners that “We can’t make any of these policies too specific.” In other action Thursday:

The Westside Annexation project was moved another step closer to development as the council approved amending the zoning to 165 acres of low-density residential and 15 acres of quasi-public lands, the latter which allows development of the new middle school.

Saturday, Sep 23, 1989 – Lodi News Sentinel
Planners OK Emerald Park 20
Much of the public hearing phase of the meeting concerned itself with drainage for the subdivision, which will be located on about 40 acres of land one-half mile south of Twin Cities Road on the east side of Highway 99. “A 10-foot sound wall is sufficient now, however, when the traffic on Highway 99 increases, 12 feet will be required,” Tom Malson

Overall plans for the subdivision were also recommended for approval on a 4-0 vote by the planning commission. Members included Tom Malson, Jim Hollison, Larry Fluty and Patrick Gilbert. Nan Moody and Sherry Neuman were absent.

Friday, Sep 29, 1989 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ken Hanson
Galt identity crisis – City officials begin working on image
Maybe it’s because they’re in Area Code 209. Maybe it’s because their population has never reached five digits. Maybe it’s because they’re the lone outpost on the southern tip of the county. The topic came up Thursday night when a consultant who has been working on the city’s General Plan told members of the Planning Commission that many of the state and federal resource maps she’d been using didn’t include Galt. The maps would end just before coming to Galt, she said. That’s not surprising said planning commissioner Thomas Malson. He had once seen a map printed in a major Sacramento daily newspaper that showed Sacramento County ending at Elk Grove, which is 10 miles north of Galt.

Saturday, Oct 7, 1989 – Galt Herald, Steve Clay
‘Really is a homeless problem’ – General Plan says support to Concilio should increase
The city of Galt is not immune to the ills of the rest of society, it appears. Galt has a homeless problem and a low-income housing problem, say June Gilmore and Rita Villareal of the Galt Community Concilio. In light of the information Gilmore and Villareal provided, Planning Director Curt Campion asked to meet with the two to incorporate their information into the housing element.

Another major focus at Thursday’s review was transportation. The General Plan states, “Currently, all intersections in Galt appear to fail to meet existing Caltrans design standards.” The Central Galt exit is a good example, and the General Plan outlines six alternatives to modifying the interchange, with price estimates ranging from $3.1 million to $7.5 million. Planning Commissioner Tom Malson asked when construction on this interchange would begin. “With Caltrans backlogged, we’re looking at, what, 25 years? Seriously.” If the city funds it somehow, Malson was told, it could be in the five to 10-year range.

Saturday, Oct 14, 1989 – Galt Herald, Steve Clay
Higher wall sought to buffer factory, homes
A lot of noise was made about noise at the Galt planning Commission meeting Thursday. In considering the tentative map for Butte Creek – a proposed subdivision of 86 single family home lots on a 20-acre parcel south of Boessow Road – the commission voiced concerns over the construction of a 6-foot high wall as part of the development. Thomas Malson, the commission’s vice chairman, suggested an acoustic engineer be brought in to test the decibel level. Planning Director Curt Campion concurred.

In other public hearings at Thursday’s meeting, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to the plan for the Galt Redevelopment Project. Campion described the amendment as a “housecleaning and conformity issue.” Malson agreed, saying the amendment “brings the Redevelopment Agency in conformity with the General Plan and zoning ordinances.”

Saturday, Sep 30, 1989 – Galt Herald, Steve Clay
Room to Play – General Plan calls for 52 recreational acres by 2005
While current facilities serve the city’s recreational needs, the city needs additional neighborhood parks and “special area” parks such as the Dry Creek area and the railroad corridor, according to the General Plan. “We have plenty of acreage with the flea market.” Planning Commissioner Thomas Malson said jokingly, “It takes away from our park allotment.” One policy change made in the General Plan puts open space constraints on developers. Thos avoids developers getting credit for park dedication fees with a flood plain as their “open space”. The concern over the jobs to housing balance was that residential units are out pacing commercial units. “Without a decent mix, we won’t have the tax base,” Malson said.

Saturday, Jan 20, 1990 – Galt Herald, Jennifer Coverdale
General Plan EIR reviewed – Few ‘unsolvable impacts’
Galt’s General Plan moved closer to completion Thursday at a public hearing on its environmental impact that was notably lacking in controversy, as evidenced by the audience of empty chairs. Out of five alternative responses to local growth, the General Plan Advisory Committee recommended a “moderate to high” level of city policy action on growth, which reduces the effects of growth on historic structures and those associated with oversupplied retail uses to insignificant levels. “Even with all the growth, we’re still only looking at four solvable impacts where we used to have nine,” said Commissioner Tom Malson. “That’s not bad.”

Tuesday, Aug 7, 1990 – Lodi News Sentinel, Cherie Cortez
Malson eyes step forward in Galt
Tom Malson, wants to go forward with the continuity of his political career by running for one of three available seats on the Galt City Council. During his tenure on the Planning Commission, Malson served as vice chairman for two years. He also served as the chairperson for the Galt General Plan Advisory Committee, a citizen’s group formed to review the city’s general plan. As chairman, Malson led the meetings for the group, which used the specific plan for the Northeast Area as a basis, Malson said. At the moment, Malson considers growth to be one of the main issues facing the City of Galt. Other areas of concern in the city are sewer, schools, low cost housing and traffic.

Thursday, Aug 9, 1990 – Galt Herald
Campaign ’90 – 2 more file for council
Tom Malson, 39, is running for city council because he believes he has the necessary background to do the job. He has been a Galt resident since 1981 and has been involved with city issues since 1986. “As we all know our city is going through a period of growth, and I feel so far it has been well planned and implemented. I do not want to see the continuity of the plans and goals now in place broken.” Malson said.

Thursday, Sep 13, 1990 – Galt Herald Press Release
Malson Certified
Thomas J. Malson, Facilities Engineer, Aerojet General Corporation, of Sacramento, California has attained the status of Certified Plant Engineer (CPE). The distinction was granted by the American Institute of Plant Engineers (AIPE). Certification requires either a combination of engineering education and experience or a passing grade on a comprehensive seven-hour written examination. Once certified individuals may use the CPE (Certified Plant Engineer designation after their names.

October 18, 1990, Sacramento Bee
Galt Candadates Agree Controlled Growth is Only Big Issue
While many Sacramentans shudder at the thought of their city turning into another Los Angeles, many residents of Galt make that comparison with Elk Grove. Galt's one-time bucolic neighbor to the north, the Elk Grove community, is suffering the pangs of transition as it moves from dairies and farmland to overcrowded schools and overloaded country roads. Five candidates are running for three seats on the Galt City Council, a part-time job that pays $100 a month. All five say

November 07, 1990, Sacramento Bee
Mator, Ex-Fire Chief Win Galt City Council Seats
A two-term councilman vying for one of three open seats on the Galt City Council glided to an easy victory Tuesday while a fellow incumbent was locked in a neck -and- neck battle to keep his job. And just-retired fire chief of the Galt Fire Protection District, Russ Brumbaugh, made a strong second-place finish, gathering 22.7 percent of the vote to win a council seat with eight of the city's nine precincts reporting.

November 08, 1990, Sacramento Bee
Galt Councilman Keeps Position by Slim Margin
Galt City Councilman Orvell Fletcher was a happy incumbent Wednesday. After leading by the narrowest of margins throughout election night, Fletcher finally was able to claim victory in the early-morning hours with less than three dozen votes to spare, winning one of three available council seats. Fletcher, a retired superintendent of the Galt High School District, had 17.7 percent of the unofficial vote, just topping the 17.1 percent collected by Thomas J. Malson, an Aerojet engineer, while Tony Gora, a local real estate agent came in last.

Wednesday, Sep 30, 1992 – Galt Herald, Mary Drayton
Golf Anyone?
Members of the Galt Boys and Girls Club Golf Committee have organized the 1st club golf tournament to be held on Oct 21 at the Dry Creek Golf Course. Committee members are Jim Arwood, Barry Fleischl, Dave Boyd, Tom Malson, Brad Seibel, Steve Ellinwood, Tom Walters, Tony Gora and Rita Villareal.

May 6, 1993, Sacramento Bee
California No Longer a Magnet
Lowest Growth Since '84, but Galt, Roseville Surge
California's population grew more slowly in 1992 than any year in nearly a decade, further evidence that the recession-mired state is no longer golden. Nevertheless, several Northern California cities, among them Galt and Roseville, showed notable population gains, according to figures released Wednesday by the state Department of Finance. Galt, in southern Sacramento County, scored the highest growth rate of any city on the north end of the state, up 17 percent to 12,900

Thursday, Jun 22, 2000
Galt City Council rejects controversial East Area expansion
Commissioners Tom Malson and Lee Ann McFaddin, and alternate Suzie Hohsfield, supported keeping the plan alive, while Rick Stancil dissented. Commissioners Walter Moore and David Rutter were absent.

Sunday, Dec 03, 2000
Galt City Council to elect a mayor, vice-mayor
The mayor’s appointment, with council concurrence, of three members to the Galt Planning Commission. Commissioners Thomas Malson, Lee Ann McFaddin and David Rutter, whose terms expire this year, have applied for reappointment

Friday, Dec 29, 2000
Galt City Council to ponder settlement for Grizzly Hollow
In other action Tuesday, the City Council will consider: Consider appointments to the Galt Planning Commission. The terms of LeeAnn McFaddin, Thomas Malson and David Rutter expire on Sunday.

Tuesday, Jan 02, 2001
Regional Roundup - Planning Commissioners appointed
The Galt City Council reappointed Thomas Malson and Lee Ann McFaddin to the Planning Commission on Tuesday and moved Suzie Hohsfield from an alternate to a full commissioner.

Friday, Jan 12, 2001
Regional Roundup - Galt Planning Commission approves cellular tower
Commissioner Tom Malson said he anticipates the tower to be constructed by summer. Galt High officials would undoubtedly want the work completed in time for football season in September, Malson said.

Tuesday, Jul 17, 2001
Galt mayor quits
Resident Bob Cook said, “You guys aren’t communicating. This isn’t the Galt City Council. These are four guys duking it out.” Al Baldwin said he is disgusted with the bickering and rumors spread throughout town about council members.

Wednesday, Jul 18, 2001
Galt City Council mired in dissension
Dissension on the Galt City Council had simmered the past few months, but the gloves came off Tuesday when Dan Pillsbury resigned as mayor while retaining his council seat. And observers say they don’t know if the wounds will be healed in the near future. Moreover, they wonder if the City Council can govern effectively together. “Between Kraude and Pillsbury, I don’t see this ever getting reconciled,” said Larry Littleton, who sat on the first City Council in Galt in 1946. “The enmity is deep.”

Friday, Jul 20, 2001
Stress, bickering, childishness, emotions: It’s Galt Council, residents say
“I basically wish they could work together as a team as they were elected to do,” said a Galt resident who asked to not be identified because she is a neighbor of a Galt councilman. “They’re representing us. I feel really bad about what’s happened.”

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2001
Galt council: No place for a kindergarten
Can order be restored to the kindergarten classroom that was once known as the Galt City Council chambers? Maybe. But it will take more effort on the part of both the parents (voters) and the kids themselves (council members) to wipe the Play-Dough off the walls — and keep it off.

Monday, Oct 15, 2001
Galt council to discuss stormy issue of vacancy
The last time the Galt City Council discussed procedures to fill vacant council seats, Dan Pillsbury resigned as mayor due to personality conflicts on the council. That was in July.

Tuesday, Nov 06, 2001
Two Galt council members walk out before growth vote
A move by Vice Mayor Bob Kraude to place a vaguely worded growth-control initiative on the March primary ballot went down in flames when two council members left the building Tuesday before a vote could be taken

Wednesday, Jan 23, 2002
Seven hopefuls aim to fill Gora’s Galt Council seat
Malson has served on the Planning Commission since 1986 and ran unsuccessfully for City Council in 1990. He has an engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Friday, Jan 25, 2002
Galt council candidates net few contributions
A second City Council seat, this one vacated by the death of Mayor Tony Gora, is expected to be filled by appointment. The City Council has called a special meeting for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 380 Civic Drive. All five candidates for De La Cruz’s seat on the March ballot have also applied for Gora’s seat. Two Galt Planning Commissioners, Rick Stancil and Tom Malson, have also submitted letters of interest. The Galt District Chamber of Commerce endorsed Malson for the council appointment, while the chamber’s political action committee recommends Clare. The chamber cited Malson’s experience on the Planning Commission, work on the city’s general plan and membership with agencies like the city-county Solid Waste Advisory Committee, Sacramento History and Science Commission and Sacramento Environmental Commission

January 27, 2002, Sacramento Bee
Galt hopefuls seek appointment
The City Council may fill Gora's seat as early as Tuesday.
Seven people have asked the Galt City Council to appoint them to fill the seat of the late Tony Gora, who died Jan. 7. The City Council will hold a special meeting to address filling the seat at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 380 Civic Drive. The appointee could be sworn in immediately if the council's three members - Bob Kraude, Dan Pillsbury and Tim Raboy - so decide. Two seats are open on the council. The second seat belonged to Christina De La Cruz, who moved to Texas . . .

Monday, Jan 28, 2002
Regional Roundup - Galt council seat may be filled tonight
Seven people have submitted letters asking to be considered for the council appointment. They are Darryl Clare, Steve Denton, David Gibbons, Lori Heuer, Tom Malson, Teresa Pearson and Rick Stancil.

Tuesday, Jan 29, 2002
Rick Stancil named to Galt Council
Stancil was selected from among seven people who submitted applications for Gora’s seat. The other applicants were Darryl Clare, Steve Denton, David Gibbons, Lori Heuer, Tom Malson and Teresa Pearson. All the applicants for Gora’s seat except Stancil and Malson, are candidates for the fifth seat in the March 5 Primary. That seat was held by Christina De La Cruz until she resigned in June.

Wednesday, Jan 30, 2002
Stancil surprised to be on Galt City Council
Stancil was chosen over six other applicants to fill the seat vacated by Gora, who died Jan. 7. They are Darryl Clare, Lori Heuer, Teresa Pearson, David Gibbons, Steve Denton and Tom Malson

Friday, Feb 01, 2002
An orchestrated sham
The Galt City Council meeting on Jan. 29 was a further example of this council completely ignoring the voice of the people. Only two members attended, Councilman Tim Raboy, and Vice Mayor Bob Kraude. Councilman Dan Pillsbury chose not to attend as he did not want to be part of this “scam.”

Tuesday, Mar 19, 2002
Two Galt council members targeted for recall moments before meeting
Tim Raboy and Rick Stancil, the two Galt City Council members whose terms extend until 2004, were served with recall papers minutes before the beginning of Tuesday’s council meeting

Wednesday, Mar 20, 2002
Galt recall effort has broad support, petitioners say
The 23 Galt residents who signed a notice of intent to seek removal of two City Council members represent a cross-section of residents from all over town, Dick Smith, one of several organizers of the recall effort, said Wednesday.

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2002
Regional Roundup - Planning Commission applicants sought
The City Council voted Tuesday to move alternate Paul LaVine into a full voting commissioner. The rest of the Planning Commission consists of LeeAnn McFaddin, Thomas Malson, Suzie Hohsfield and Bob Ellis.

Thursday, Jul 18, 2002
Galt councilman creates controversy with comments about seniors
Galt City Councilman Rick Stancil created a stir Tuesday when he made a 12-minute speech that some observers considered disparaging of senior citizens. A staunch opponent of the controversial Delta Greens senior housing proposal on Twin Cities Road, Stancil labeled possible residents of Delta Greens as an affluent "special interest" group who would be a danger on the roadways, live too far away from hospitals and become a voting block that would take over Galt

Friday, Jul 19, 2002
Local city council seats open for would-be candidates
In Galt, incumbent Darryl Clare and challengers Tom Malson, Teresa Pearson, Mary Lou Powers and Randy Shelton had pulled nomination papers.

Friday, Aug 02, 2002
Campaign filings for local council seats trickle in
Kraude, Clare, Steve Denton, Tom Malson, Teresa Pearson, Marylou Powers, Rob Sealy and Randy Shelton had taken out papers by Friday afternoon.

Wednesday, Aug 07, 2002
Galt man submits complaint to grand jury about Rick Stancil's council appointment - The complaint alleges age and sex discrimination because applicants Thomas Malson, Darryl Clare and Gibbons are older and more experienced than Stancil and that applicants Teresa Pearson and Lori Heuer are women with more experience

Friday, Aug 09, 2002
Seven candidates in Lodi council race so far; Galt has nine
The remainder of the field in the Galt election will be Thomas Malson, Teresa Pearson, Marylou Powers, Jonathan Rotondo, Rob Sealey and Randy Shelton

August 18, 2002, Sacramento Bee
Council contest attracts nine
Three incumbents will face six others for three seats on the Galt City Council
The general election in Galt on Nov. 5 features nine candidates running for three seats on the City Council and three ballot measures. Council incumbents are Mayor Bob Kraude and Councilmen Darryl Clare and Dan Pillsbury. Clare was elected in March to finish the term of Christina De La Cruz, who resigned last summer. All are running for four-year terms on the council. Also running are Marylou Powers, Thomas J. Malson, Jonathan Rotondo, Rob Sealey, Randy D. Shelton and Teresa

Tuesday, Sep 17, 2002
Regional Roundup - Three additional candidates endorsed for Galt Council
Three additional candidates for the Galt City Council have been endorsed by Businesses United for Good Government, the political action committee of the Galt District Chamber of Commerce.The organization endorsed incumbent Darryl Clare and challengers Thomas Malson, Marylou Powers and Randy Shelton.

Monday, Aug 05, 2002
Seniors blast Galt councilman
"Now I learn that I must leave as I am not wanted, that I have no value, and there is no place for me here. Mr. Stancil said so." Those comments, uttered by Galt native Arlene Alberg, 67, were among the many made by an overflow crowd who spoke at Tuesday's Galt City Council meeting over statements City Councilman Rick Stancil made about senior citizens three weeks ago.

Thursday, Oct 03, 2002
Sewer woes, growth, business expansion top Galt forum
Malson, a senior facility engineer, cited his experience on the Galt Planning Commission, the citizens' general plan advisory committee in 1989 and several other city and regional committees as reasons he should be elected. Malson emphasized the need for a "qualified City Council" to to update the Galt's general plan, the city's long-range land-use document.

Friday, Oct 04, 2002
Sad day in Galt
Negative signs, placed by a faceless person or group on every street corner, have no place in hometown elections. The observation has been made that these signs are grouped with signs from Clare, Malson and Shelton. Coincidence, I wonder?

Tuesday, Oct 08, 2002
Pennino, Mounce, Beckman top Lodi campaign fund raisers
Challenger Randy Shelton has bankrolled $1,580.80 of his own money in his quest for a Galt City Council seat, and the remaining candidates -- Mayor Bob Kraude, City Councilman Dan Pillsbury and challengers Teresa Pearson, Thomas Malson and Jonathan Rotondo have less than $1,000.

Friday, Oct 18, 2002
Our picks for Galt City Council
Thomas J. Malson, a city planning commissioner and an engineer, is among the most knowledgeable of the candidates. Like Clare, he is willing to do the heavy lifting that often comes with appointed or elective office, serving on the Sacramento Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Environmental Commission

Sunday, Oct 20, 2002
Eight candidates seek three Galt City Council seats
With growth as the primary issue in the council campaign, Malson doesn't envision Galt exceeding the 30,000 population projected for build out of the existing city limits unless issues like transportation, sewer and the declining water table are addressed. Galt's population is slightly more than 21,000.

October 31, 2002, Sacramento Bee
Pace of growth is at marrow of Galt campaign
Three of eight council candidates support Measure R.
Galt voters are about to decide the future of their city. Eight candidates are running for three City Council seats in Tuesday's election, with a heated battle over a slow-growth initiative being the focus of the campaign. The election comes after a year in which council members appeared to be fighting constantly. Their twice-monthly meetings are often acrimonious, with bickering among members commonplace.

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2002
Clare, Shelton, Malson elected to Galt City Council
With all 10 precincts reporting, unofficial results show Clare received 1,950 votes (18.5 percent), Shelton received 1,876 votes (17.8 percent) and Malson received 1,405 votes (13.3 percent).

Wednesday, Nov 06, 2002
Pro-business council to take control in Galt
Malson said he expects the new City Council to discuss the possibility of seeking commercial businesses along Highway 99 north of Twin Cities.

Wednesday, Nov 06, 2002
Lodi, Galt winners face issues
They re-elected Clare, a high-energy workhorse, Shelton, the experienced and down-to-earth fire marshall, and Malson, the bright and thoughtful planning commissioner. (It is to the voters' credit that they apparently ignored a malicious attack on Clare's handling of finances . . .

November 14, 2002, Sacramento Bee
Growth remains a puzzle for Galt
The new city council will strive for a balance to appease both sides
Galt voters made it abundantly clear last week that they are ready for a change but not quite as drastic a change as a slow-growth initiative would have brought them. Voters expressed their discontent with an often contentious City Council by ousting two incumbents and defeating the initiative that some opponents said would have put an end to nearly all growth in Galt.

Monday, Nov 18, 2002
Regional Roundup - Galt mayor to receive commendation
Prior to the open meeting, the council will meet in closed session to discuss the city's condemnation of 180 acres of land owned by the Sacramento Catholic Diocese to expand the city's sewage disposal capacity

Tuesday, Nov 19, 2002
Galt City Council clears way for community center expansion
Clare, who was elected to a short term in March, was elected to a four-year term Nov. 5. He will be joined at the Dec. 3 council meeting by newcomers Randy Shelton and Thomas Malson.

December 1, 2002, Sacramento Bee
Galt council newcomers see fresh start
With a new Galt City Council comes a new tone. Two new members and a relatively new incumbent will be sworn in Tuesday and with them, they say, will come an improved mood. Bickering between members at council meetings during the past year was commonplace, but newcomers Thomas Malson and Randy Shelton and incumbent Darryl Clare say they hope to end it. Malson and Shelton are replacing councilmen Bob Kraude and Dan Pillsbury, who lost their seats in the Nov. 5

Monday, Dec 02, 2002
New Galt City Council goes to work tonight
Randy Shelton and Thomas Malson will join incumbent Darryl Clare in what promises to be a pro-business and moderate-growth council.

Monday, Dec 02, 2002 - Lod News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup
The Galt City Council will consider allowing the developer of the Galt Village Shopping Center to occupy the first 20,000 square feet on Twin Cities Road at tonight's council meeting

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2002 - Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup
The Sacramento County Registrar of Voters has certified the final election totals for the Nov. 5 Galt City Council election and two city ballot measures. New Mayor Darryl Clare received 2,227 votes, Vice Mayor Randy Shelton got 2,125, Thomas Malson 1,595, Rob Sealey 1,368, Teresa Pearson 1,350, Dan Pillsbury 939, Bob Kraude 913, Jonathan Rotondo 865 and Marylou Powers 731.

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2002 - Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Darryl Clare sworn in as Galt's new mayor
"You've given us a tremendous responsibility to serve you on the City Council and I'll have to remember that," Malson told the audience. "I look forward to working with Tim Raboy and Rick Stancil to form a real solid City Council."

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2002 - The Galt Herald, Rachael Roberts
Clare elected mayor Shelton to serve as vice mayor
Malson, sworn in at last night's meeting, spoke of Election 2002 as being over and only the beginning of his job. "You have given us a tremendous responsibility to represent you. I'll have to remember I represent you," said Malson. "It takes a special kind of commitment to run a campaign and take on this responsibility and I am proud our city has citizens who will step up to the plate and apply for committees and run for council."

Wednesday, Dec 11, 2002 - Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt mold report to be released, but not until after attorney review. The reason for Ziegler to write her own report on the toxic mold problem is to put a mold expert's analysis in laymen's terms that the community can understand, City Councilman Tom Malson said.

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2002 - Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt seeks enthusiasts for skate park study. The City Council appointed Tom Malson and Rick Stancil to represent the city along with two members of the city Parks and Recreation Commission to be selected at the Jan. 8 commission meeting.

Thursday, Jan 02, 2003 - Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt council evaluating city manager, attorney. Anderson was evaluated in August by a City Council that included Bob Kraude and Dan Pillsbury, who were defeated in re-election bids. The new evaluation will include input from Tom Malson and Randy Shelton, who were elected to the council on Nov. 5.

Monday, Jan 20, 200 - Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup. The Galt City Council is scheduled to appoint five members of the public to a committee to research the feasibility of a public skateboard park at tonight's council meeting. The City Council will be represented by Rick Stancil and Tom Malson, while the Parks and Recreation Commission appointed commissioners Rob Sealey and Adin Selby. Four members of the public have applied for the public openings.

January 26, 2003, Sacramento Bee
Sewage flap blocks Galt construction ~ The city is ordered to find a site for its excess treated wastewater. In November, Galt voters rejected a ballot measure that would have drastically curtailed development in the south Sacramento County city. But development now has ground to a halt whether voters like it or not. The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board has banned Galt from granting new sewage connections until the city figures out what to do with excess treated wastewater being pumped out of its sewage plant.

Tuesday, Feb 04, 2003 - Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Campaign disclosure statements show Pennino led Lodi candidates. Despite spending about $4,000 more than any of his opponents, Sealey lost his bid for his seat on Nov. 5, placing fourth out of eight candidates. Mayor Darryl Clare and challengers Randy Shelton and Tom Malson were elected

March 27, 2003, Sacramento Bee
Blighted areas in Galt face scrutiny. Planners will target the railroad right of way west of Old Town and the Stop and Shop Center. Galt city leaders hope a workshop organized by regional planners will help the city redevelop two blighted downtown areas. The workshop, which may be scheduled for May, will examine the consequences of redevelopment in two areas - the vacant railroad right of way just west of Old Town Galt and the Galt Stop and Shop Center between A and C streets.

Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - The Galt Herald, Rachael Roberts
Central Galt Interchange Project gets moving - Plans target 2007 start for construction. The city is currently working on putting together two teams that will work closely on the project, the Project Development Team and the Interest Group Committee. Councilman Tom Malson will serve as the council representative.

Wednesday, June 18, 2003 - The Galt Herald, Rachael Roberts
Houston hosts Galt community forum. State Assemblyman for the 15th District Guy Houston held his first community forum in Galt on Thursday. Houston was joined by a panel consisting of local business people and Galt City Councilman Tom Malson. "Galt is unique in a couple of ways," said Malson, of how Galt will weather the state deficit. "We have never has a lot of sales base for city revenue. Now, while that has kept us from benefiting during good times, when everybody is spending, it has also provided a sort of a shield against bad times because we don't base our budget on sales taxes that go down when times get hard and people stop spending."

Monday, Jul 14, 2003 - Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Galt could respond to grand jury on Stancil's appointment to council. The City Council will consider a formal response to a Sacramento County grand jury report that says the council's appointment of Rick Stancil violated the city's own ordinance Current Mayor Darryl Clare, Vice Mayor Randy Shelton and Councilman Tom Malson were not on the council when Stancil was appointed

Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup. Council to engage in team-building exercise The City Council agreed to participate in the team-building workshop earlier this year. Mayor Darryl Clare tried unsuccessfully to get last year's City Council, which was embroiled in personality conflicts, to participate in team building.

Monday, May 12, 2003 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
'American Idol' singer, eating contest will highlight Galt Strawberry Festival. In addition to the strawberry shortcake, Friday's festivities will include the Running of the Berries, featuring several people dressed in strawberry outfits. Children in kindergarten through third grade from Fairsite Elementary School tear the berries off the costumes. Participants will include Mayor Darryl Clare, Vice Mayor Randy Shelton and City Councilman Tom Malson.

Wednesday, Jun 11, 2003 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup. Assemblyman to have panel discussion tonight Houston, who represents Galt, Thornton and the Flag City area, will lead the discussion, which will include Galt City Councilman Tom Malson . . .

Wednesday, Jun 11, 2003 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt Community Concilio may return to full operation soon
City Councilman Tom Malson said Wednesday he thinks it may be premature for the council to make a decision next Tuesday for at least three reasons -- the concilio is in the process of restructuring both fiscally and in terms of personnel, the Board of Supervisors' agreement with the concilio is pending and Mayor Darryl Clare is out of town and will miss next week's council meeting. "I think it might be too early to throw it to a vote unless there is an overriding reason why the concilio needs the money right away," Malson said. "They do good work." Malson said he would like to learn about the concilio's reorganization plan before the council considers forgiving the debt to the city.

Tuesday, Jun 17, 2003 - Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt council to examine role with nonprofit groups
Inundated by requests by community-based nonprofit organizations for city taxpayers to help their financially strapped programs, the Galt City Council decided to thoroughly examine its role regarding its support of nonprofit agencies. Councilman Tom Malson said last week he wanted to postpone a decision until the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors takes action tonight.

Tuesday, Sep 02, 2003 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt encouraged to dream about its future. Malson, who was appointed by his council colleagues to be the council's liaison with the consulting team. "This general plan is going to be a real critical for the city in next 20 years," Malson said. "It will be interesting to see what people think." Malson added, "It will be interesting to find out what people want in a greenbelt between Elk Grove and Galt. To maintain the greenbelt will be very difficult because of pressure in California to build. I've never heard anybody say we don't want a greenbelt north of us," he said. The traffic plan will be a critical part of the new general plan, Malson said, because it will detail how Galt wants to address its outdated interchanges on Highway 99 and how to better align its street system. One potential sticking point, Malson said, could come at the northeastern corner of the city, where the Galt Joint Union High School District plans to build a second high school provided that voters someday approve a bond measure to finance it. Who will pay to extend water and sewer service to the school site, at the southeast corner of Twin Cities and Marengo roads, Malson asked rhetorically. Who will pay to widen both streets, install sidewalks and install traffic lights? The high school site lies outside the Galt city limits.

Thursday, Sep 04, 2003 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Traffic, business, new high school among top issues at first Galt workshop. Public hearings by the Galt Planning Commission and City Council will begin tentatively in January 2005. "Keep coming back to these meetings," Galt City Councilman Tom Malson said. "Get more people out. It should be a fun time in Galt."

Wednesday, Sep 17, 2003 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt officials to look into expanding flea market to include Mondays
"I see a lot of possibilities," said City Councilman Tom Malson.

Wednesday, Oct 08, 2003 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt City Council delays decision on city attorney
In other action Tuesday, the council deferred a decision on whether to rejoin the Sacramento-area Water Forum, a coalition of cities, counties, water purveyors, developers and environmental interests. Instead the council agreed to have a study session to thoroughly examine Galt's water issues and if it would be in the city's best interests to rejoin. Councilman Tom Malson said that Galt should consider forming a south Sacramento County consortium with water purveyors like the Galt Irrigation District.

Tuesday, Nov 04, 2003 - Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt City Council replaces city attorney
The decision was made at a special closed session meeting Oct. 23, said Mayor Darryl Clare and City Councilman Tom Malson. The council went into open session the same night and announced the change in law firms, Malson said. Ziegler's law firm, Meyers Nave in Sacramento, was one of the finalists in the City Council's search, Malson said. Another finalist was Jeff Stovall, who held the position for several years in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Malson said. "It was splitting hairs," said Malson, who had worked with three of the finalists. "Do you go with someone you knew and had worked with or try someone different? They're all excellent attorneys."

Wednesday, Nov 05, 2003 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt welcomes new city attorney into the fold
City department heads accepted proposals from 30 firms and gave council what Clare called a "short list." Councilman Tom Malson previously said the short list consisted of five firms, including Ziegler and Meyers Nave.

Wednesday, Nov 19, 2003 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt won't pay $24,000 to let retired NFL announcer call city
champion'
Vice Mayor Randy Shelton and Councilman Tom Malson withdrew their support, at least at this time. Councilmen Tim Raboy and Rick Stancil opposed the idea from the start. "When we were first approached by Pat Summerall Productions, it was an 'award,'" Malson said. "Now it's become purchasing a promotional video. I don't know if this is a good deal or not." Although Summerall representatives made it clear that time is of the essence to make a decision, Malson and Shelton don't believe it. "I think the deal will be there six months from now," Malson said.

Wednesday, Nov 26, 2003 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt council postpones key water decisions for 3 weeks
The council also postponed a decision on whether to rejoin the Sacramento Water Forum after the council appeared to be split on the idea. Councilman Tom Malson said Water Forum membership is important in the event that Galt's groundwater ever becomes contaminated.

Friday, Jan 16, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
State, federal candidates give best pitch at Galt forum
Oller cited such endorsements as Galt Mayor Darryl Clare, Vice Mayor Randy Shelton, City Councilman Tom Malson and Police Chief Doug Matthews.

Friday, Jan 23, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup
Galt mayor selected as League of Cities president. Clare also holds a seat on the statewide League of Cities' economic development board. Galt City Council Tom Malson sits on the league's communication, public works and transportation committee.

Monday, Feb 16, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Jennifer Pearson Bonnett
Local officials making budget plans based on bond
As bad as finances have gotten at all levels of government, Galt City Councilman Tom Malson said it will be even worse if Propositions 57 and 58 fail. "I don't see an option for the governor other than raising taxes, (if the measures fail)" Malson said. Like Lodi, Galt may also be faced with asking voters to approve a sales tax increase or charge new future development for police services, Malson said. "The state is really taking it out on local government," he said. Lodi Mayor Larry Hansen agreed. Malson said he is concerned not only by the $480,000 from Galt that Schwarzenegger wants to shift to education, but by the loss of another $260,000 in vehicle license fee revenues the next two years. Schwarzenegger signed a bill restoring the VLF revenue removed by former Gov. Gray Davis last year, but cities and counties won't get the restored funds until 2006, Malson said.

March 11, 2004, Sacramento Bee
City staffers will review Galt council
Galt city department heads face what could be a prickly situation this month: grading their bosses on the City Council. The council last week asked each of the city's department managers - from the city manager to the parks and recreation director - to fill out forms evaluating each council member individually. "It wouldn't hurt if we got some feedback, too," Councilman Thomas Malson said, describing the council's

Tuesday, Mar 23, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Jennifer Pearson Bonnett
Mayors back budget initiative
The League of California Cities, a statewide lobbying organization, is sponsoring the measure known as "The Local Taxpayers and Public Safety Protection Act." It is designed to increase local control over local tax dollars, and would require voter approval on any future state legislative action that reduces funding sources for local services. Mayor Clare said he and Olson will be at Saturday's opening day of the T-ball season in Galt to collect signatures. And, Galt City Councilman Tom Malson said he'll be doing the same on April 1, when he throws out the opening pitch for Galt's softball season. Malson said he has already turned in petitions with 30 to 35 signatures to Olson. "This initiative is drawing the line in the sand," Malson said. "We can't run a city budget not knowing what our budget will be."

Wednesday, Mar 31, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Lodi, Galt among many cities facing sewer rate increases
It's going to be a lot more expensive to live in California -- especially the Central Valley -- because water and sewer rates are expected to skyrocket in any community that discharges sewage into rivers and other waterways. Galt City Councilman Tom Malson estimates it will cost $30 million to $60 million over the next five years to upgrade his city's wastewater treatment plant to the requirements of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. "This is not fun. It is flat awful," Malson said. "It's an awful situation," Malson said. "We're just the messengers in this who mess." Malson and John Griffin, an assistant engineer for the city of Galt, cite two particular statements used by the board to justify the tougher requirements as particularly unreasonable. One is that the claim by water quality authorities that engineers found several beer bottles on the Cosumnes River, just upstream from Laguna Creek, thereby proving that the public can get there and walk in the river. The other is the agency's goal to make Galt's wastewater so clean that it will eliminate any risk of cancer. According to the permit order, there is enough chloroform in Galt's water that one person in a million would get cancer by drinking 2 liters of water every single day for 50 years. "We have to treat it to a higher standard than drinking water," Malson said, shaking his head figuratively.

Monday, Apr 05, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt residents could get substantial hike in water, sewer rates
City Councilman Tom Malson estimates it will cost $30 million to $60 million over the next five years to upgrade his city's wastewater treatment plant to the water quality board's standards. The most immediate expense is $860,000 worth of required studies that must be completed by June 30, 2005, Malson said.

Wednesday, Apr 07, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt council approves hike in water, sewer rates
The Galt City Council reluctantly approved on Tuesday rate hikes for water and sewer, but postponed a decision until at least May 18 on whether to place a sales tax measure on the November ballot. Public Works Director Doug Gault estimates it will cost about $40 million to upgrade the city's sewer treatment and perform required studies over the next five years, while City Councilman Tom Malson estimates $30 million to $60 million. The senior discount was eliminated because state law forbids any ratepayer from subsidizing other ratepayers, Gault said.

Saturday, May 01, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Ranchettes too small to farm, but offer wide-open spaces
City Manager Ted Anderson said that rural county roads are too narrow for ranchettes, and there are drainage issues. Ranchette owners and developers counter that Galt gets their sales tax when they come to town to shop. Galt officials are expected to address the subject during the ongoing update of the city's general plan this year and in 2005. Galt officials are expected to address the subject during the ongoing update of the city's general plan this year and in 2005. "Those issues will come out big time," said City Councilman Tom Malson.

Monday, May 17, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt Plaza deal now hurting city financially
Progress always has a price The main shopping center in downtown Galt is a prime example of that maxim. It gave residents a shot in the arm by filling much needed shopping needs when it was built in the early 1990s on the site of the old middle school, but the city has seen precious little in the way of tax dollar revenues generated by the center. The old middle school consisted of three classroom wings extending from what is now the west end of Save Mart to about the east end of Long's, Jennings said. The rest of the campus -- to the east toward Highway 99 -- was a large expanse of ball fields. "I could hit a softball all the way from C Street to A Street," City Councilman Tom Malson boasted. "Back when they did it, there was little or no opposition," said Malson, who was a planning commissioner when the deal was made. "We desperately needed a new middle school. We desperately needed a shopping center," Malson said. "We solved a flooding problem because A Street flooded west of the tracks. We ended up with Greer basin to solve that problem.

Friday, May 21, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt council undecided on sales tax
The City Council is considering the ballot measure to restore revenues removed by the state to help reconcile the state's budget deficit. "I don't think it will come close to passing without a sunset clause," Councilman Tom Malson said. Malson said he is leaning toward placing a measure on the ballot and letting the voters decide.

May 23, 2004, Sacramento Bee
Galt looks at raising sales tax
Galt is considering doing something unpopular and, if history is a guide, unlikely to succeed - asking voters to approve a sales-tax hike. It's another indication of how desperate many communities are getting in the ongoing budget crisis. The City Council won't have to decide until early July, but at a meeting last week, council members built consensus toward putting an increase on the November ballot, perhaps raising the sales tax to 8.25 percent for a limited time and all council members committed is would be used to fund additional police officers.

Wednesday, Jun 16, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt council leans toward sales tax measure
Galt voters are likely to decide in November whether to increase its sales tax by one-quarter percent, which the City Council promised, would be used to add two police officers to the force. When the discussion began, Mayor Darryl Clare said he would support either a quarter- or half-percent sales tax. Councilman Tom Malson wanted a half-cent because he didn't consider the smaller amount enough to benefit the community.

Friday, Jun 18, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup - Galt councilmen lobby for budget compromise
City Councilmen Tim Raboy and Tom Malson represented Galt at a press conference at the west steps of the State Capitol on Thursday morning to lobby the Legislature to support the budget compromise Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reached with the League of California Cities.

Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup - Committee to draw plans for west Galt park
The Galt City Council agreed Tuesday to form a 13-member ad-hoc committee to develop a conceptual drawing for a 39-acre park to be built at Orr and Sargent roads. Vice Mayor Randy Shelton and City Councilman Tom Malson were appointed Tuesday. The rest of the committee will include two city Parks and Recreation Commissioners, a Planning Commissioner and representatives from County Line Youth Soccer League, Galt Youth and Galt Pony baseball leagues, adult soccer, Galt Chiefs youth football program, Galt Patriots youth football program, the Galt Illusions girls fast-pitch softball team and the city adult softball program.

Thursday, Jul 08, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Lodi, Galt agree on how to divide $1.2 million in federal transit funding - The Lodi City Council unanimously approved the agreement Wednesday, with a 4-0 vote, while the Galt City Council voted 3-0 on Tuesday. Councilman Tom Malson didn't vote because of a legal conflict of interest. Malson's wife, Grace, is employed by South County Transit. Councilman Rick Stancil was absent.

Tuesday, Aug 03, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup - Walker Park committee to have first meeting
The committee, consisting of Vice Mayor Randy Shelton, City Councilman Tom Malson and members of several recreation groups, will hear presentations from the Glen Price Group, a grant-writing company, and HLA Group, a park consultant.

Thursday, Aug 05, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup - Galt Council to meet again on general plan survey Unable to agree on the format and questions on a new general plan survey at this week's meeting, the Galt City Council will conduct a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The new general plan survey will focus on the potential for new commercial and industrial development on both sides of Highway 99 between Twin Cities and Arno roads. The survey will also ask questions about a Del Webb retirement community on Twin Cities Road west of Highway 99. The City Council, meeting Monday, decided to have a special meeting next week after discussing the issue for a half-hour. "Otherwise, we could have been there another hour," said City Councilman Tom Malson. Topics discussed included the nature of the questions, explaining the purpose of each question and whether the survey should be mailed to rural areas outside the city limits, Malson said.

Monday, Oct 18, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt voters mull quarter-percent hike in sales tax
Galt residents will decide on Nov. 2 whether to add a quarter percent to its sales tax to augment city coffers. The tax would increase the Sacramento County sales tax from 7.75 percent in Galt to 8 percent. Although Measure S says the tax revenue would go to the city's general fund, the City Council pledged in July that the money be used to hire two new police officers. The terms of Mayor Darryl Clare, Vice Mayor Randy Shelton and Councilman Tom Malson -- all of whom support hiring two officers if Measure S passes -- expire in 2006. The ballot argument was signed by all five members of the City Council -- Mayor Darryl Clare, Shelton and Council members Tim Raboy, Rick Stancil and Tom Malson. In addition to Parker, the opposing argument was signed by Joe Sullivan, executive director of the Sacramento County Taxpayers League, and Ted Costa, chief executive officer for People's Advocate. The rebuttal to the opposing argument was written by Tom Malson and signed by Clare, Raboy, Baldwin, Matthews and Sgt. Robert Whittington, president of the Galt Police Officers Association.

Wednesday, Nov 24, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt spending $120,000 for unwanted study
The Galt City Council unanimously opposes bulldozing several businesses in Galt Plaza Shopping Center as a solution to alleviate its traffic congestion over the Central Galt overpass at Highway 99. Yet the city is being forced to spend $120,000 to study the merits of such an option due to environmental considerations. Not only would Option 2A destroy several businesses, the project would cost the city of Galt an extra 30 percent, or about $10 million, City Councilman Tom Malson said in a phone interview Tuesday. The cost estimate for the other two options is $20 million

Saturday, Dec 04, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Mayor of Galt to be chosen Tuesday
Al Baldwin, one of the most dedicated City Hall observers in Galt, predicts that either Clare or Tom Malson will be chosen mayor on Tuesday. In Galt, the mayor and vice mayor are chosen by a majority vote of the council every two years, after each city election. Malson said the present City Council is cohesive enough that the mayor's seat could be rotated, like Lodi's has been most of the time. In a small town like Galt, Malson said, the mayor doesn't perform much more work than the remaining four council members. The mayor chairs council meetings, signs checks and other documents, participates daytime meetings like the Galt District Chamber of Commerce and attends ribbon-cutting ceremonies for businesses, Malson added.
"I haven't spoken to either one about it," he said. "(The mayor) gets to be the figurehead for the city and goes to ribbon-cuttings. You've got to have the time, especially during the week. That's one constraint I have." Malson is a maintenance engineer at Aerojet in Rancho Cordova, some 30 miles from Galt.

Wednesday, Dec 08, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
New Galt councilwoman makes her mark; Clare remains mayor
The choice for vice mayor was not so clear-cut, with Shelton and Malson nominated for the spot. Malson was defeated by a 3-2 vote, with Raboy and Payne supporting Malson. Clare, the swing vote, said he was showing no disrespect toward Malson, but he has enjoyed Shelton's support as vice mayor the past two years.

Wednesday, Dec 15, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt to have study session on sewer plant upgrades
The solution to Galt's regulatory woes regarding its sewer plant promises to have far-reaching implications for its residents and the future of the city. The new permit, with 112 regulations, is so onerous that it requires treated sewage to be 200 times cleaner than the city's drinking water, City Councilman Tom Malsonsaid at last week's council meeting.

Saturday, Dec 18, 2004 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt to look at ways to beef up police protection
The council will hear a report from MuniFinancial on a possible financing plan to use developer fees to add police officers and firefighters in Galt. In other action Tuesday, the City Council will discuss a request from the Galt Area Historical Society to contribute $10,000 per year for five years, and make appointments to several city boards, including the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Committee on Aging and the Beautification Committee. Those appointed to committees by Clare, Vice Mayor Randy Shelton and City Councilman Tom Malson will continue in their seats until their terms expire in 2006.

December 26, 2004, Sacramento Bee
New Galt residents may pay for cops - A $340-a-year tax on those not yet in town would help foot the bill.
The cost of living in Galt likely will be $340 a year more for future residents. The reason? Somebody has to pay the bill for putting more cops on the city's streets. In 1989, when only about 8,000 residents called Galt home, the city had 1.75 police officers for every 1,000 residents. Fifteen years later, Galt has grown to about 22,000 residents and employs 22 uniformed police officers - one cop per 1,000 residents,

Thursday, Jan 20, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup - Council members attend League of Cities meeting
Galt City Council members Tom Malson and Barbara Payne participated in last week's academy leadership institute conducted by the League of California Cities in Sacramento. Malson also attended a Legislative reception at the California History Museum in Sacramento.

Thursday, Jan 20, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Jennifer Pearson Bonnett
Elected officials defend prayer at public meetings
No pastors are present to offer a prayer; instead, the City Council, employees and the audience stand silently for about 30 seconds. It's a long-standing Galt custom that has transcended mayors. "(During that time) I say, 'God, please don't let me screw up today,'" quipped Councilman Tom Malson. Malson said that prayer at council meetings was addressed last week at a League of California Cities conference. An attorney talking to elected officials said that silent prayer is permissible as long as it's non-denominational. "A moment of silence is about as neutral as you can make it," Malson said. "Anyone can pray to his own God, if he has one, or do a crossword puzzle in his head if he doesn't."

Saturday, Jan 22, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
State relaxes sewer requirements; Galt could save 'millions of dollars'
The California Water Resources Control Board agreed on Thursday to remove a deadline imposed on the city of Galt to comply with stringent new guidelines that were set a year ago, when Galt's sewage discharge permit was renewed. The guidelines, containing 112 regulations, were so strict that they required treated sewage to be 200 times cleaner than the city's drinking water, City Councilman Tom Malson said in December.

Wednesday, Jan 26, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
City Council pores over Galt's top 33 priorities
Expanding Galt's boundaries to Arno Road became the top priority -- not counting the five major items -- because that's where Clare allocated all 50 of his points. A greenbelt separating Galt and Elk Grove came in next because Councilman Tim Raboy put 45 of his points there. Remaining projects had considerably lower point totals because Vice Mayor Randy Shelton, City Councilman Tom Malson and Councilwoman Barbara Payne spread out their 50 allowed points among different projects. The greenbelt, while placing second in the voting, only had support from two council members -- Raboy and Malson, who gave five of his points to the proposal.

Friday, Jan 28, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt subdivisions feature drought-resistant landscaping
Galt is one of a growing number of cities that require subdivisions to have water conservation gardens in model homes. Assembly Bill 325, adopted in 1990, requires cities and counties to adopt water conservation landscape measures. It went into effect three years later. Galt City Councilman Tom Malson, who sat on the Planning Commission when the city's landscape manual was adopted in 1991, said that developers in Galt haven't said anything to him about the requirement. "It mustn't be a big burden on them," Malson said. "If I recall right, we were in, or just coming out of a drought," Malson said. "It just made sense to us at the time. We tried to forestall installing water meters."

Tuesday, Feb 08, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Developer buys land for proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter in Galt
A Southern California development group has purchased a 53-acre commercial site east of Highway 99 to build a Wal-Mart Supercenter in Galt -- the fourth planned Supercenter between north Stockton and Galt. "The only questions I get is, 'When is Wal-Mart going to open?'" said Councilman Tom Malson. "Basically I'm hearing only from the people who want to shop there."

Wednesday, Feb 16, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt flea market decision won't come for at least two weeks
After considerable debate on the merits and liabilities of adding a third flea market day, the Galt City Council decided on Tuesday to wait for two weeks and then make up its mind. Until Clare suggested postponing a decision, Councilmen Tim Raboy and Tom Malson supported giving the Monday market a try for three months, while Vice Mayor Randy Shelton and Councilwoman Barbara Payne opposed it.

Tuesday, Mar 01, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt to consider a new proposal pertaining to flea market hours
The Galt City Council will have a second debate tonight on whether to change the hours of the city-operated flea market. Councilmen Tim Raboy and Tom Malson supported Jeffries' original proposal to add a third flea market day on Mondays from 4 to 8 p.m. from April 4 through July 4.

Thursday, Mar 03, 2005 – Lodi New Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt Council approves funding to study unification of two school districts
City Councilman Tom Malson voted against the city's expenditure, but he asked the council to consider a resolution at a future meeting to officially support unifying the two school districts. He objected to allocating the $3,000 because there was no staff report, he said, adding that the school districts have their own revenue sources. Malson also wanted to see the minutes of the meeting of the City and Schools Together committee meeting where the issue was discussed. The committee includes two City Council members and two trustees from each of the two school districts.

Wednesday, Mar 09, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt officials looks to rid historic 19th century structure of graffiti
An abandoned two-story brick building that was a hub to Galt commerce in the 19th century, the city's first post office and later the local Odd Fellows Hall has fallen on hard times in recent years. City taxpayers may end up fronting the cost, but the city might get the money back from the owner, McCabe Group Trust, by putting a lien on the property, said City Council members Barbara Payne and Tom Malson.

Monday, Mar 14, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt City Council set to consider $87,000 study on potential growth
City Councilman Tom Malson said the $87,500 expenditure proposed on Tuesday is rather steep, but it's a necessary expense to determining Galt's future. "Nothing's going to be cheap anymore," Malson said. "At least you'll get information that will be useful down the road." The city may ask developers who stand to benefit from the projects to finance a portion of the study. The added consulting work comes as a result of the City Council's study session on the General Plan on Feb. 22. Four growth options will be considered, but the one drawing the most interest -- for and against -- is known as Option 4. That is highlighted by the growth on and north of Twin Cities Road. "Whether we pick Option 4 is down the line, I think," Malson said. "But you never know what will happen Tuesday night."

Wednesday, Apr 06, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt to study doubling sewer plant's capacity
Doubling the sewer plant capacity to six million gallons per day would, therefore, serve an ultimate population in Galt to 60,000. However, Galt Mayor Darryl Clare, participating in Tuesday's meeting by teleconference from northern Virginia, made it clear that he doesn't support nearly the amount of subdivisions that developers would like to build on what is now rural property. But he strongly supported studying what it would be like if developers paved the rural land into suburbia. Echoing Clare's earlier remarks, Councilman Tom Malson said the city will not annex or develop all the land that's being considered. "This is just a study area," Malson said.

Wednesday, Apr 13, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt man tries to rid the city of 'eyesore' off Highway 99
Council members didn't comment on Baldwin's comments at the council meeting on April 5, but Councilman Tom Malson said that city officials have addressed the blight several times over the past year. The city may someday tear down the metal frame structure and clean up the property, Malson said, but city officials would like to wait until a contractor is already in town for another project, thereby saving the city some money.

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - The Galt Herald, Rachael Roberts
Tires and tree limbs and old paint, oh my - Galt Clean Up Day yields tons of refuse on Sunday
"Where would you want them to put the garbage, " said Galt City Councilman Tom Malson of both the pick up service and market grounds dumpsite. " This is the stuff that would stay in garages or in yards, maybe for years, or eventually wind up in a ditch out in the County". Councilman Tom Malson volunteered for seven hours during the event directing traffic.

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - The Galt Herald, Valerie McGill
An adventurous way to beautify the environment
As a part of an Earth Day clean up crew in Galt on Saturday, you were allowed to go places you aren't normally permitted to enter. Crews went down into the creeks and into out-of-bounds wetland areas to help clean up the local environment. A variety of trash was retrieved from these areas and Councilman Tom Malson even found part of a model rocket engine. In addition to cleaning things up, at the Galt Community Park several people along with Councilman Tom Malson also planted trees donated by the Sacramento Tree Foundation. Councilman Tom Malson is also a member of the Sacramento Greenprint Committee, former Chairman of the Sacramento Environment Commission and has participated in Earth Day events at Sacramento State University.

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - The Galt Herald, Rachael Roberts
Fumasi Park party a family fun time
Residents from all around Fumasi Park gathered from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday for hotdogs and potluck items. "It's good to see people respond to the need to get out and meet each other and know your park and neighborhood".

Monday, Apr 25, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt could see major changes over next few decades
City leaders say they will try to balance the city's economic needs with the desire to maintain Galt's small-town charm. Clare staunchly supports annexing the Highway 99 corridor between Twin Cities and Arno roads to bring property tax and sales tax revenue into the city. "I think it's the financial future of our city," he said. "We couldn't financially sustain ourselves" if Galt doesn't expand its city limits.

Thursday, May 05, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup - Santillan appointed to Planning Commission
Galt City Councilman Tom Malson appointed Tom Santillan to the Planning Commission seat vacated recently by Bob Ellis at Tuesday's council meeting. Ellis resgned from the commission after being appointed to the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District board.

May 12, 2005, Sacramento Bee
Galt Planning Commission fills seat
Tom Santillan, 45, was appointed to the Galt Planning Commission last week, filling a vacancy left by former member Robert Ellis. Santillan was appointed by Galt City Councilman Thomas Malson and will serve the last year and a half of Ellis' four-year term.

Thursday, May 19, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow|
Galt pastor asks City Council to form sister city
A Galt pastor who led seven religious leaders to an AIDS-ridden south African country in February has asked the Galt City Council to adopt the town the pastors visited as a sister city. He made the request at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Clare and City Councilman Tom Malson will meet with Stevenson and other interested parties regarding the sister city proposal.

Wednesday, Jun 22, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt to make assistant manager full time, study Wal-Mart proposal
After several debates this year, the Galt City Council determined on Tuesday its need to make the assistant city manager and planning director full-time positions. Councilmen Tim Raboy and Tom Malson opposed making the two positions full time. Raboy said the positions aren't needed on a full-time basis, basing his opinion on a survey showing that cities near Galt's population of 22,955 do not have an assistant city manager. In opposing the motion, Malson said he would prefer wait for the new budget cycle in the middle of 2006 before making a decision. He also inquired about whether the city could contract with a consultant to be assistant city manager.

Thursday, Jul 07, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Group wants to turn rail into trail -- stretching from Acampo to Sacramento
It may take many years because the financing is hardly certain, but an unused railroad line from Woodbridge Road to South Sacramento may someday become a haven for joggers, bicyclist and horseback riders. Developers may be cooperative since they are charged park dedication fees, and some of them may be required to compensate for habitat their developments would destroy, said Galt City Councilman Tom Malson, who has attended two of the foundation's fund-raisers. "It's a long-term project," Malson said. "They've got some good ideas. I hope it works for them." Malson said the proposed trail should be incorporated in Galt's new General Plan, which is being prepared this year because Galt could extend trails east from Deadman's Gulch and Dry Creek and connect with the Rails to Trails project.

Monday, Jul 18, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt will consider regional plan to protect animals, habitats
Galt-area developers are faced with dealing with some critters who are more powerful than any local, state or federal regulators. Developers must ensure that the Swainson's hawk, sandhill crane and giant garter snake have a place to call home in the Galt area, and vernal pools must be protected. The council has twice postponed a decision on whether to spend the money for the two sets of maps. Mayor Darryl Clare and Councilman Tom Malson say that participating in the county-led program will help Galt comply with state and federal regulations while saving the city money . . .

Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
'A concerned citizen of Galt'
Attend a Galt City Council meeting and chances are good you'll see Al Baldwin get up and address the council. Baldwin isn't a city employee or expert, he's just "a concerned citizen of Galt." He started off making campaign buttons for such City Council candidates as Clare, Tom Malson and Lori Heuer and City Clerk Liz Aguire. Baldwin said he made it a point to offer campaign buttons to candidates from all political persuasions.

Wednesday, Oct 12, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup - Councilman completes leadership program
Galt City Councilman Tom Malson has completed the League of California Cities’ advanced leadership program for mayors and council members. The academy consists of programs and community activities to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to better serve the public as an elected city official. Malson is among a graduating class of only 19 city officials at this level.

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt to review spending on nonprofit groups
In an effort to treat nonprofit organizations fairly and equitably, the Galt City Council will soon adopt a policy governing how it will allocate city money to nonprofit organizations. The City Council could have established a policy on Tuesday, but instead the council appointed Vice Mayor Randy Shelton and Councilman Tom Malson to read a lengthy report, letters from several organizations and a poll of cities throughout California to glean ideas.

Thursday, September 29, 2005 - Sacramento Bee, Brian Joseph
Del Webb's Galt project advances - Despite objections, council votes to proceed before new general plan is ready.
A proposed Del Webb community in Galt is moving forward despite objections from two City Council members. Councilmen Tim Raboy and Tom Malson called the decision premature since the city is only months away from completing its new general plan. The plan could include the Del Webb proposal as one of Galt's long-range goals.

Saturday, Nov 12, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
De Carson has big plans for Galt Boys and Girls Club
Nevertheless, as president of the club's board of directors for this year, Carson has the unwavering self-confidence to bring revenues to $600,000 or $800,000 in 2006. He also has restored what had been strained relations with the city of Galt. City Councilman Tom Malson acknowledged that relations are improving between the city and the Boys and Girls Club. "One of the big things we're hearing now, specifically from De, is that the club doesn't want the city to give them anything," Malson said. Instead, Carson is asking the city to be a partner and help where it can in the form of fee waivers, joint use and memorandums of understanding, Malson said.

Tuesday, Nov 15, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup - City Council to recognize Laura Recovery Center
The Galt City Council will consider a proclamation to the Laura Recovery Center, a nonprofit organization from Texas that organized a search effort for the late Aaron Brooks, at tonight's City Council meeting. In other action tonight, council members are scheduled to: Issue certificates to City Council members Tom Malson and Barbara Payne for completing the League of California Cities' Leadership Academy.

Monday, Nov 28, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt Council to hear plans for interchange, new roads
Councilman Tom Malson says one of the most important parts of the report addresses a realignment of the Highway 99-Simmerhorn Road exit. Malson said the council may decide to eliminate from consideration an option known as "2A," which would connect Boessow Road with A Street. What makes 2A unpopular in some circles is that the proposal calls for part of the Galt Plaza shopping center to be bulldozed so that Civic Drive can be expanded north from C Street to A Street. However, the City Council may be ready to decide on Tuesday — at least on an informal basis — how to improve the northbound Simmerhorn Road exit (there is no southbound exit), Malson said. The capital improvement fee structure, Malson said, may also require developers to pay a portion of the road expense upfront rather than wait until they pull a building permit on an individual home.

Monday, Dec 19, 2005 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Grapevine AUTOGRAPH HOUNDS: Galt City Manager Ted Anderson was never so popular as he was at a City Council meeting earlier in December. It seemed that everyone wanted his autograph before the meeting began. It's not that Anderson's a celebrity, but Galt High School government students needed a city official's signature to prove they attended a City Council meeting as a class assignment. Councilman Tom Malson said three people requested an autograph as he left the restroom.

Monday, Jan 23, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Residents of Galt face $11 increase for sewer service
Because the city of Galt faces sewer upgrade costs ranging from $40 million to $60 million to comply with state regulations, residents will pay almost $11 a month more sewer service beginning March 1. Councilman Tom Malson sees Galt's best choice as either year-round discharge into Laguna Creek with sewage that is about as clean as drinking water, or piping sewage year round into the Sacramento River. The first option — continued seasonal discharge into Laguna Creek during wet months — is the cheapest of the four options, Malson said. However, if the city ever plans to expand its boundaries, the council must choose another option. Year-round discharge into Laguna Creek is less expensive than the Sacramento River option, but the latter choice may be cheaper in the long term, Malson said. One solution might be future developers helping finance the more-expensive Sacramento River option. But it isn't known whether the Central Valley water board would allow Galt to discharge into the Sacramento River, Malson said. A fourth option, not discharging into any waterway, is prohibitively expensive, Malson said. The city would need to purchase 1,000 acres for sewage discharge for the current city limits and 2,700 acres if the city expands its boundaries.

Friday, Jan 27, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Facing population rise, Galt trying to plan for future
One councilman, Tim Raboy, has been a staunch opponent of the Del Webb proposal, but a second councilman, Tom Malson, also has his doubts about Del Webb after some environmental groups expressed their strong opposition to the project. "How much (legal) risk does city get into if it went with Del Webb?" Malson wondered aloud. Malson said the city may face a lawsuit if it approves the Del Webb project, which is on one of the four General Plan map options. The city may have trouble having Del Webb approved by Sacramento County's Local Agency Formation Commission, which considers changes to political boundaries.

Sunday, January 29, 2006, Sacramento Bee, Brian Joseph
Sewage upgrade options trimmed - But any city annexation also could force expansion of the Galt treatment plant.
Upgrading the plant and expanding it have to be treated as two separate issues, Councilman Tom Malson said, because the law says governments have to show a nexus between a public expense and who pays for it. That means that existing residents can only pay for upgrading the plant to meet water-quality standards, while new residents or developers have to pick up the cost for expanding the plant, Malson said. Complicating the issue, Galt officials aren't sure what water-quality standards the city will be held to, which could render any debate over costs, moot. The council on Tuesday directed Malson and Clare to meet with the water board to try to learn those answers. I don't know what the answer is, " Malson said, "Rates are definitely going to go up. The only question is how high."

Wednesday, Feb 01, 2006, The Galt Herald, Mike Bush
Will Galt sewer service rates increase?
Last night, a public meeting on propsed utility rates adjustment was held inside the Anthony Pescetti Communnity Room that is inside the Galt Police Department. Greg Halladay, new public works director for the city, and City Councilman Tom Malson spearheaded the discussion with approximately 15 people in attendance.

Thursday, Feb 09, 2006 – Lodi New Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt residents fret about sewer plant, Del Webb
Slaughterback is so upset over the Del Webb proposal he vowed at a special council meeting on Jan. 30 to fight to defeat council members facing re-election this year if they vote for a General Plan map that includes the Del Webb property. That vote may take place on Feb. 21. The terms of Mayor Darryl Clare, Vice Mayor Randy Shelton and City Councilman Tom Malson expire in November.

Monday, Feb 13, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup - Sewer rate increases, SMUD to be discussed
Galt Public Works Director Gregg Halladay and City Councilman om Malson will discuss a probable sewer rate increase at Thursday's luncheon meeting of the Galt District Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, Feb 16, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt council members meet with environmentalists to discuss city's growth
One of the biggest issues facing the Galt City Council next week as it chooses how much the city should grow stems from sensitive animal habitat areas north of Twin Cities Road. Council members Barbara Payne and Tom Malson met with representatives from five environmental organizations Monday in an attempt to iron out differences between a majority of the City Council and environmentalists who oppose growth north of the current Galt city limits.

Friday, Feb 17, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt, environmentalists work out animal habitat issues
One of the biggest issues facing the Galt City Council next week as it chooses how much the city should grow stems from sensitive animal habitat areas north of Twin Cities Road. City Council members Barbara Payne and Tom Malson met with representatives from five environmental organizations earlier this week in an attempt to iron out differences between a majority of the City Council and environmentalists who oppose growth north of the current Galt city limits. Under the proposed General Plan, the population could double.

"I expected sparks, to be honest with you, and we got just the opposite," Malson said Thursday. "It was a very good, productive meeting." Malson and Payne said that the talks were cordial, but environmentalists wouldn't budge at their opposition to the Del Webb development because of its proximity to Galt's sewer plant and to animal habitat along Laguna Creek, which would at the north end of the Del Webb development. However, the discussions regarding commercial development along Highway 99 indicated there was room for compromise. "We actually agreed with more than we disagreed on," Malson said. "They could understand our need for some growth on the north side of Twin Cities. I think that can be worked out."

Monday, Mar 06, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt wastewater guru John Griffin named city's top employee
"He is deserving, there's no doubt about that," City Councilman Tom Malson said. "With the transition of Doug Gault leaving our new public works director (Gregg Halladay), he was the glue that held things together." "He's a good one to sit down with and give you reality checks," Malson said. "I'll sit down and bounce things off him. He'll explain the facts of life to you, what it all boils down to."

Monday, Mar 13, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Grapevine - WHO BUYS BREAKFAST?: During a recent meeting, Mayor Darryl Clare said, "It's 11 minutes to midnight. Does anyone have to buy breakfast if we stay past midnight?" Vice Mayor Randy Shelton responded, "I think the mayor buys," as Shelton, Councilman Tom Malson and City Attorney Tom Gibson pointed at Clare.

Friday, Mar 24, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Staff
Regional Roundup - Galt to establish 'sister city' in Lesotho
The city of Galt is in the process of establish a sister city relationship with Malumeng, which is in the small south African nation of Lesotho. A sister city committee of Mayor Darryl Clare, City Councilman Tom Malson, City Clerk Liz Aguire and Pastor Tim Stevenson from Horizon Community Church has been formed.

Thursday, Mar 30, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
African village will soon be official sister city of Galt
Lodi has two sister cities — Lodi, Italy, and Kofu, Japan — but Galt doesn't have any. That will change as early as April, when the Galt City Council is scheduled to establish an official relationship with Malumeng, a village in the small African nation of Lesotho "When you go out of the United States, you know you're not in Kansas anymore," said Councilman Tom Malson, who serves on a committee that includes Stevenson and Mayor Darryl Clare.

Wednesday, Apr 05, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Galt postpones new cops, employee raises — again
For the second time, Galt City Council members postponed a decision to hire two officers to restore a Galt Police Department program to combat gang activity. Councilman Tom Malson said he would like to at least hire the one officer the city can afford, but the council decided to wait the 30 days for Anderson to determine if the second officer can be hired as well.

Monday, May 01, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Meeting addresses whether Hispanics were targeted by Galt police
Sunday's meeting was called by a regional organization called the Sacramento Valley Organizing Committee, chaired by Ryle and Carlina Stewart, St. Christopher's high school youth minister. Councilman Tom Malson said it never hurts to communicate, while Vice Mayor Randy Shelton said he hopes that the issues raised on Sunday were just a misunderstanding

Monday, May 22, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow|
Rain slows attendance to Galt Strawberry Festival
Sunday's rain certainly put a damper on the final day of the 11th annual Galt Strawberry Festival, sponsored by the Galt District Chamber of Commerce. Because of the rain, admission was reduced from $7 to $3. However, the festival was packed on Saturday, which had cloudy — but dry skies — said Grace Malson, who works for South County Transit and volunteered at the festival.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - The Galt Herald, Rachael Roberts
Council narrows wastewater options - No connection to Sacramento River
After meeting with regional water quality control on April 10, which included Galt Mayor Darryl Clare and Galt City Councilman Tom Malson, staff reported that the board had 'concerns' with continued discharge into the Sacramento River and that the board indicated the tertiary filtration of wastewater is coming closer to the standard, even for dumping into large water bodies such as the Sacramento River.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - The Galt Herald, Rachael Roberts
Pennies of love - Pencils and erasers of hope
Straight from the hearts of Galt's children, more than $400 worth of pennies wewre collected through local schools and turned into desperately needed desk and school suppies for school children in the poverty stricken region of Lesotho Africa. As Galt's first sister city committee activity, City Clerk Liz Aquire, who is a member of the suister city committee, said the penny drive was very touching and rewarding for everyone. The committee currently consists of Pastor Tim Stevenson of Horizon Church, Aquire, Galt Mayor Darryl Clare and Councilman Tom Malson.

Tuesday, Jun 13, 2006 – Lodi News Sentinel, Ross Farrow
Will Galt get 11-screen theater complex soon?
Two years from now, Galt residents may be seeing first-run movies without leaving town. And if you live near Galt Community Park, you'll get to walk to the movies. Councilman Tom Malson said he is torn about waiving fees to support the theater project. He said he would like to see the theater come to Galt, but added the city needs money to build roads for new residents and businesses. Waiving fees, though, means the rest of the city must subsidize the theater developer, Malson said.

Tuesday, Jun 13, 2006 - Lodi News Sentinel, Angelina Gervasi
Drive to keep them alive

The city of Galt is putting a new focus on safety by putting up new signs to alert drivers that children may be present. This sign, located at Third and C streets across from Harvey Park, is one of 80 recently installed throughout Galt. The project, promoted by the late John Moran, was completed after City Councilman Tom Malson allocated his entire $5,000 in discretionary city funds. The signs replace the "Slow — children at play" signs.

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