(3/23/08) Editorial – Time for a Change
City Clerk Nancy Shollenberger responded to my e-mail asking if she would reimburse the City for expenses incurred due to her error on the Sample Ballot by saying that she would be making a public…
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(3/19/08) Editorial – City Clerk No Stranger to Controversy – Ballot Error Just the Latest in String of Issues Involving City Clerk
The error on the sample ballot under City Clerk Nancy Shollenberger’s stewardship is just the latest in a series of issues that have occurred through the years, ranging from outdated handbooks being given to candidates,…
(3/15/08, modified 3/16/08) Why Sierra Madre Needs Karma Bell
Karma Bell wants to establish regular office hours for the City Clerk. And Karma Bell wants to spend those City Clerk hours actually in the place where much City Government business takes place – City…
(6/16/07) Editorial – All-America City – It Really IS a Big Deal!!
News Net All-America City Coverage I admit it. I didn’t get it. Just like some of you that I’ve talked with over the last few days, I didn’t see what the big deal was. What’s…
(4/11/07) Editorial – Why I’m Going to Vote No on Measure V, Part 2
2-30-13 Let’s break it down. Two. As in two stories. I talked a little about this in last week’s editorial. Two is too restrictive, and sets limits on the rights of the downtown property owners…
(4/5/07) Editorial – Why I’m Going to Vote No on Measure V
I’ve decided to vote no on Measure V. And here are some of my thoughts as to why I came to that decision. I think there are too many flaws in the initiative, too many…
(3/2/07) Editorial – Recalling Joe Mosca Not in City’s Best Interest
City Council member Joe Mosca has been served with recall papers. In my opinion, anybody that would choose to recall Joe Mosca has an agenda that is something other than who can best represent this…
(9/15/06) Editorial – What’s Being Said, What’s Not Being Said About 2-30-13
Well, I guess I’m in for it now. I’ve decided to bring my opinion into my writing. You’ll notice that when I did so, I put the word “Editorial” in front of it. I wish…
(8/29/03) Editorial Regarding Sierra Madre Villa Gold Line Rail Station
I spoke Friday morning with Matthew Raymond, who is in Communications at the MTA. He informed me that the MTA has adopted a new name for the Sierra Madre Villa Station, based on requests made…
(7/31/03) Editorial – Sierra Madre Villa Station of the Gold Line
The MTA has changed the name of the Sierra Madre Villa station to the East Pasadena station. Business owners should be calling upon our City leaders to make an effort to reverse this decision, and…
(3/20/03) Editorial – Just Do It!!
Follow-up to our “When Bush Comes to Shove!!” Editorial With apologies to Nike — Now that we’ve invaded, there’s no looking back. We’re there. Let’s JUST DO IT! Regime change is necessary. Let’s change the…
(3/17/03) Editorial – When Bush Comes to Shove!!
When Bush comes to shove, everybody loses. I have, as yet, not taken a stance on the crisis in Iraq. Today, I think it’s time that I did. Because it’s not a crisis in Iraq. …
(10/20/02) Editorial – Pioneer Days, 2002
I would like to put to rest a rumor that I heard that the reason for the cancellation of Sunday’s events is that the City took over Pioneer Days. The City bears no responsibility for…
(8/21/02) Editorial – Coordinating Council
My first editorial, ever. It’s a busy weekend, this weekend. Friday night has opening night at the Playhouse, Parks and Rec.’s Dodger night, and Lew’s Salmon Dinner benefiting ACS Relay and SMVFD. But I won’t…