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‘Never Thought I Would Hear My Hometown Called Trendy’

[Editor’s Note: The veteran City Councilman was the keynote speaker yesterday afternoon at the bisnow.com-sponsored Future of Culver City panel of realtors.] I’m happy to be here to welcome you and provide a brief overview of what’s happening now in Culver City and how things look for the future of Culver City. I have lived in Culver City for 62 of my 64 years.

Mitchell Is, Too, Effective, Weissman Argues

[Editor’s Note: City Councilman Andy Weissman and the editor of the newspaper disagree over the effectiveness of state Sen. Holly Mitchell’s (D-Culver City) now and when she served n the state Assembly.] I thought you might be interested in the attached determination letter received from yesterday from the state Dept. of Finance.

You Were So Wrong About Sen. Mitchell

As someone who has worked with now-state Sen. Holly Mitchell (D-Culver City) since she first ran for Assembly, I was profoundly disappointed in your characterization of her, and I felt compelled to respond. While Culver City may not have been a high priority for our other state electeds, such has not been the case for Ms. Mitchell.

Fatherly Advice and Motivation for ITT Graduates

Editor’s Note: The conclusion of Mayor Weissman’s address last week to the graduates of ITT Technical Institute of Culver City.

Mayor Offers ITT Tech Grads a Likely Formula for Succeeding

Editor’s Note: Since June still is months away, Mayor Weissman’s commencement address to the ITT Technical Institute of Culver City last week was among the first in the nation.

City’s Dispute Over Oil Drilling Explained to the State by...

[Editor’s Note: Here are the prepared remarks of former Culver City Mayor Andy Weissman, pertinent to the Inglewood Oil Field, delivered this afternoon in Hermosa Beach. He testified before the State Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety & Toxic Materials for the Investigative Hearing on Oil Drilling and Production Hazards.]

Weissman Holds His Nose Before Making the ‘Right Decision’ on Entrada

­ [Editor’s Note: In rejecting an opportunity to cast the third and deciding vote last night to revive the proposed Entrada Office Tower, new City Councilman Andy Weissman gave a particularly eloquent presentation, having prepared his remarks in advance. Here is his 900-word commentart.]

Let me be clear: I don’t like this project: I've already voted against it once.