Letters to the Editor
To My Critic: What Have You Done Lately for Culver City?
By Ken Smith. In regards to Mr. Greenberg's article two days ago attacking me and Grace Lutheran Church, as usual he doesn't have his facts right.
He Wonders: Has Certain Councilperson Ever Read the Brown Act?
By Les Greenberg. The Brown Act states, in part: “At least 72 hours before a regular meeting, the legislative body of the local agency … shall post an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be … discussed at the meeting….” It further states, “No … discussion shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except that members of a legislative body or its staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by” a “member of the public [who] directly address[es] the legislative body.”
Why Culver City Never Will Be the Same for Me
By Donna Rotti. Just a bit of information that a landmark, Culver City Trophy, is closing their doors for good. They are liquidating all next Saturday.
Does Smith Expects Taxpayers to Pay for His Heat on Councilmen?
By Les Greenberg. Every one of the 15 households on Farragut Drive signed a petition opposing the Grace Lutheran Church’s current anti-Farragut efforts. Ken Smith’s missive on Friday says more by what it does not deny—
Virtual Private Parking Lot –10700 Block of Farragut Drive
By Ken Smith. Why are the Greenbergs so afraid of having a parking study done on Farragut Drive? If the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church is causing such a huge problem, won't that be revealed in the study?
He Says Emperors Weissman and Cooper Have No Clothes
By Les Greenberg. At the request of the Grace Evangelical Church, two City Councilpersons seem hell-bent upon of foisting two-hour parking restrictions upon the 10700 block of Farragut Drive. Since 1982, the City Council has recognized our need for permit-only-parking restrictions. On two occasions, once as recently as Nov. 12, 2013, the City Council grandfathered our status. Within the last year, the city’s Traffic Engineer -- expert in these matters – twice has rejected the church’s request to ...
Question for Enviros: What Happened to Saving the Trees?
By Steve Rose. I am confused. As a younger man, I was told by environmentalists to use plastic bags to save the trees. Now it is against the law to use certain types of plastic bags?
Lesson for Law Enforcement: Blind Loyalty Is Wrong
By Greg Smith. I have been in law enforcement for all of my adult life. Blind loyalty to one’s police chief always has been a requirement for promotion. My personnel reviews in the past have reflected “does not show loyalty to the department.” I long have disagreed with this, and I have responded ...
I Hear the Transfer Station May Be Sold
By Kepola. Is the City of Culver City selling the Transfer Station, the trash department? It is 96 percent Hispanic and black, folks who don't have MD, JD, MA or BA degrees. Where will they go?
No Assurance That Housing Will Be Funded, Weissman Says
What was clear at Monday night’s City Council meeting was that Not Funding Housing Programs is something that the Council would like to avoid. However, not funding is an option. No vote was taken Monday night that suggests that the housing programs are going to be ...