By Sebastian Ridley-Thomas (D-Culver City/Crenshaw District). Thank you for your vote of confidence by returning me to serve as your state Assembly representative for the new legislative session. My office intends to build upon the solid impact we made in the 54th Assembly District during our past year in the state capitol. My staff and I plan to engage you in …
All of the Ficus Trees Need to be Pulled at Once, Green Contends
Fifth in a series. By Jerry GreenEditor’s Note: As Carlson Park Coalition leader Jerry Green concludes his critique of City Hall’s perceived low-priority attention to problem-causing ficus trees, we present the final installment of Mr. Green’s address to the City Council at the Nov. 10 meeting. He is explaining how the ficus tree problem in his neighborhood can be resolved.
Starting Over with Different Kinds of Trees Will Solve Ficus Crisis
Fourth in a series. By Jerry Green. Editor’s Note: As Carlson Park Coalition leader Jerry Green continues to critique City Hall’s perceived low-priority attention to problem-causing ficus trees, we present the latest installment of Mr. Green’s address to the CityCouncil at the Nov. 10 meeting.
The Night Media and City Council Both Skated on Shaky Ice
By Les Greenberg. At last Jan. 13’s City Council meeting, many persons wished to discuss efforts to preserve the skating rink on Sepulveda, an item not on the City Council’s agenda. There were 29 speakers. All Councilpersons discussed the subject for one-half hour. Councilperson Mehaul O’Leary, the leadoff discusser, stated, in part …
Lack of Annual Trimming Program Is at Base of Ficus Tree Crisis
Third in a series. By Jerry Green. Here is the speech I gave during public comments at the last council meeting. I invite the other speakers of our (Carlson Park Coalition) group to also share their speeches with you as well. And I request that Liz and Steve provide you with a copy of the petition signed by 125 homeowners in our 4 block area as well as any updates since the council meeting.
So Far Only Three People Favor a Church Traffic Study
By Les Greenberg. A “freaking traffic study” will set the taxpayers of Culver City back much more than the measly $2 letter-writer George Morton wishes to contribute. Why waste even his $2 when the traffic engineer repeatedly has rejected the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church’s requests for such a study?
Ficus Trees Crisis: City’s Favorite Response Is to Do a Study
By Jerry Green. Second in a series. Our group was formed to protest the damage done to our neighborhood by the city's ficus trees and to state our feeling that the city's response to our pleas over a number of years now have been met with a blind eye and a deaf ear. I am part of the Carlson Park Coalition, and I addressed the mayor and the City Council on Nov. 10. The ficus trees were planted by the city, or contractors hired by the city, many years ago. They are on city property. Their roots lift up our sidewalks, making the walks unsafe for …
Why Is the City Council Not Interested in Ficus Trees’ Issue?
By Jerry Green. First of two parts. Based on the background of how thefrontpageonline.com acted as an activist news outlet for the events earlier this year surrounding the Culver City Ice Arena, maybe it will be interested in publishing issues of the ficus trees, including the apparent non-response of the City Council.
I Sit Here Fatigued by the Church-Farragut Controversy
By George Morton. Jeepers creepers! I am tired of reading about this. Just do the freaking traffic study. If it is as bad as the Farragut Drive neighbors contend, it will …
Here Is My Definition of True Activism
By Less Greenberg. “Actives” rule. “Inactives” should be thrown under the Big Green Bus. We learn a lot about Michael Gotz from his recent letter to the editor. First, that he believes that the actions of persons who are “active” in Culver City should not be impeded by “really stupid and selfish” laws. Second, Culver City is owned only by those who “share certain community values.” Third, “actives” do not …