Richard Silverman knows real out-of-the-box thinking when he sees it. It is why the former councilman is scratching his head over the incessant Greek chorus this campaign season slamming the City of Manteca for allegedly being unable to think out-of-the box when it comes to securing municipal revenue and amenities.
Manteca turning $20,200 land buy into $132 million in next 25 years
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