Challenger to City Treasurer Makes Her Case
Editor,
The city treasurer is a part-time, elected position with important responsibilities. I am running so voters, for the first time in 17 years, can...
Cast a Vote for Top-Notch Qualifications
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Recently, “meet the candidate” gatherings were held throughout Laguna Beach. I attended a few to hear the thoughts of candidates running for city council,...
Treasurer’s Race Raises Questions Over Job Duties
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I am frankly shocked to learn that the treasurer, a 25-hour a week city staff position was making $150,000 per year.
The current treasurer has...
Reader Compares Treasurer Candidates
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I’ve been reading with interest the comments on the city treasurer position. The incumbent’s supporters would have voters believe that the part-time, elected position...
Marijuana Tourism Isn’t Welcome in SoLag
Editors,
This is a letter in protest of efforts to plant a marijuana dispensary in already way overcrowded south Laguna Beach.
As a former “drug” writer...
Reader Sees Flaws in Measure KK
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I urge all Laguna residents to vote no on Measure KK. Please read the text of proposition KK. This measure strips the city of local control....
Reasons to Oppose KK
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As a mother of multiple children in town, I felt it necessary to speak up about Measure KK. I was actually somewhat indifferent to...
Take Back the Streets
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It is well within the means of Laguna Beach to improve the transport safety record for pedestrians, cyclists and all roadway users on Coast...
Dissuaded by Supporters of Parking Garages
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Steve Dicterow's yard signs says “Retain Our Charm + Character.” Is this message a blatant attempt to mislead voters? Or is Steve honestly confused...
Critic of Village Laguna Keeps a Long List
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Recently read an article suggesting readers investigate what groups are backing candidates. So I did. Village Laguna (VL) has had three IRS classifications –...
Reader Refutes Measure KK Supporter’s Views
Editor,
Thanks LB Indy for your completely biased reporting in support of Measure KK and for giving Houston Durand a platform to promote his agenda.
First, Mr. Durand,...
New Taxes May Fund Pensions Rather than Services
Editor,
So the city wants an additional $2 million per year to, according to the city's informational flyer, "protect beaches from pollution; provide fire and...
Can Anyone Do Math?
Editor,
When you were in high school, you probably took either the ACT or SAT. And you got a verbal score and a math score.
It...
How to Hire City Consultants
Editor,
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) hosted the Active Transportation Forum last Friday, Oct. 14. OC agencies share a common mission: to prepare...
Parisi’s Credentials Are Superior
Editor,
I've been following with some fascination the race for city treasurer and have listened to what both candidates have had to say about why...