Letters to the Editor
Armenta Holds a Wide Advantage in Crucial Categories
By Shirley Gordon. I am voting for Christopher Armenta for state Assembly in the 54th District on Dec. 3 because he has the experience and qualifications for the job. He spent over 10 consecutive years as an elected official in Culver City serving as City Clerk, Council member and mayor. He did an excellent job during those years. He was...
Rose Chooses Ridley-Thomas Over a Four-Letter Word
By Steve Rose. Another special election on Dec. 3 for the vacant state Assembly seat caused by the terming out of Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry. It trickled down to the state Senate, now the state Assembly. Oh, what term limits have created…My choice is...
13 Is Lucky – 13 Reasons to Choose Armenta on Dec....
By Ann D. Alexander. Dear voters of the 54th Assembly District, As a resident of Culver City for more than 45 years, I have seen almost everything happen within this city. One truly outstanding event was the election of my husband, Richard Alexander, to the City Council in 1974 against almost all odds. It was somewhat like...
As a Jew, County Chair Is Offended by Armenta’s Mailer
Editor’s Note: We have obtained a copy of the scorching letter, dated Nov. 8, that the longtime chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party sent to state Assembly candidate Christopher Armenta over his mailer two days before that assaulted his chief rival in the Dec. 3 special election.
Do Money in Politics and Fracking in Baldwin Hills Concern You?
By Dr. Suzanne De Benedittis. Come to the meeting of the Culver City Democratic Club on Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock in the Rotunda Room at the Vets Auditorium. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, there is a special election. This is our opportunity to elect as our state Assembly member a Culver City favorite, voted the most popular elected official in 2008 because of his total dedication to the community. He will speak out and work on our behalf in Sacramento.
Armenta Offers the Right Mix of Values and Experience
By Deborah Weinrauch. As Culver City residents, we are so lucky to have our former Mayor, Councilmember and City Clerk Christopher Armenta running for the 54th District state Assembly seat (our District!) to replace now-state Sen. Holly Mitchell. Mr. Armenta is...
Mailer Makes Malsin Quit Armenta Support and Shift to Sebastian
By Scott Malsin. I have known Chris Armenta for over a decade. Having served with him for four years on the City Council in Culver City, I know his heart is in the right place. When asked if I would endorse his campaign for state Assembly, I did so without reservation. However, having seen a recent campaign mailer attacking his opponent, I am withdrawing my support.
‘Twelve Angry Jurors’ and Two Happy Amateur Reviewers
By Madeline Ehrlich. My husband and I attended opening night of the AVPA's new play, Twelve Angry Jurors, last evening at the Robert Frost Auditorium. It was spectacular.
Go Ahead, Ms. Sheep. What Made You Ashamed of Me?
By Gary Abrams. Dear Nota Sheep: As a candidate, I walked for the School Board campaign four years ago. Karlo Silbiger and Kathy Paspalis were also on the ticket. My speeches and letters were about the City Council not cooperating with or giving financial support to the School District, about teachers not having classroom support, overcrowding and discipline problems. It was about...
