Letters to the Editor
‘Do the Math Again, Mr. Laase,’ He Says
By Paul Ehrlich.In George Laase’s essay this morning, he cherry picks the effects of the school taxes on property owners, especially himself. This is what Mr. Laase says his taxes are calculated at. His 1951 home has a current assessed value of ...
Message to City Hall: Don’t Rely on Skate Mom Attorney
By John Fitzgerald. Please tell me the city is not relying on a skate mom/divorce attorney who moonlights as a stand-up comedian to respond to potential health hazards of the ice rink.
Embarrassed About Last Night’s Dem Club Endorsement Meeting
By Alan Corlin. Congratulations to the two City Council candidates who received the endorsement of the Culver City Democratic Club on Wednesday night. All four candidates followed the rules that the club provides. This monologue is aimed at those rules, not the candidates who followed them to the letter.
Comparing Keystone Cops with City Hall Figures
By Lee Newlander. Good essay this morning on City Hall. The thing about truth is, the story doesn't have to be maintained, just shared. Anyhow, to the City Manager and deputy, the Fire Chief and City Atty. As I approach retirement as a court reporter – my clients and matters have included Latham & Watkins on the Staples Center, Getty Villa, and Playa Vista projects – I have been an off-and-on skater at Culver City Ice Arena since the 1960s. Last year ...
‘Absolutely Rink Is Safe,’ Inspector Asserts
By Nadine Lewis. Below is an excerpt from a letter I sent to the owner of Complete Thermal Services Inc. Their employee inspected the rink (yesterday), and you can see his comments below. As a strange twist, the city has also retained their services to act as a consultant. See my comments below.
You Need to Get Your Facts Straight First
By Madeline Ehrlich. Dear George Laase: Just a minute. I read your second article on ALLEM regarding El Marino Language Immersion School. Perhaps it is true that ALLEM asks for that suggested donation of $500 for every child each year to pay for the adjuncts. However that does not mean that...
Wendy Is Ready for a Grueling New Race
By Wendy Greuel. I always have believed that politics isn't about slogans or speeches. It is about helping people, improving their lives, creating a brighter future. Henry Waxman has done just that. Congressman Waxman has been an extraordinary champion for all of us for 40 years. From climate change, to consumer protection, to healthcare, he has...
President Obama’s Strategies for America
By Jon Thornton. 1. ObamaCare: Control healthcare and you control the people. Socialism. FYI: The website has huge security breaches due to improper firewall development.
Taxpayers to the Rescue – Again – for the Ice Arena?
By Gary Abrams. The City Council seals the fate of the Ice Arena with pre-contrived taxpayer-funded toxic cleanup loan/grant. The city will monitor the toxic clean-up site to protect its citizens. If the developers cannot...
On Bond Survey, a Specific Question Was Avoided
By Robert Zirgulis. The recent survey on whether the Culver City community will support a $106 million bond showed that there is overwhelming support for passage. I wholeheartedly agree with the survey that we need to pass a $106 million bond to refurbish the infrastructure of our schools. However, I have problems with...
