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Cantu wants bonus bucks to return for new homes
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Several of the 70 South San Joaquin Irrigation District employees that assisted with a drive to provide gifts this past Christmas for underprivileged children served by the Ray of Hope pose with some of the items they donated before they were picked up by the non-profit for holiday delivery.
It was perhaps intended as a humorous observation, but Manteca Mayor Ben Cantu certainly struck a chord with his long-time base Tuesday when it was pointed out an effort to bring back bonus bucks — growth fees per home that ranged as much as $5,000 to $7,500 for the council to spend as they wish — would reduce the affordability of new homes.