Letters to the Editor

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.

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 ...

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.

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?

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

By Cary Anderson. It was interesting to read Michael Gotz’s letter. Somehow he thinks a “traditional community institution” should have rights over homeowners in a residential neighborhood. He seems upset that homeowners “… are afforded some (really stupid and selfish) legal rights…” Mr. Gotz doesn’t seem to realize that residential parking permit programs are a legal right not only in Culver City, but a lot of other Southern California cities.

By Paulette Greenberg. One’s activity within a community does not equal goodness. Being “active” in one’s community is not equal to goodness. If so, as letter-writer Michael Gotz contends, then why are so many “active” people either in prison or ex-convicts, e.g., clergy, members of religious institutions, teachers, politicians. Goodness is what a person does in his life to make the world more whole. Goodness is defending the rights of others when the government ...