Detouring Around Car-centric Candidates
Editor,
I'm not voting for Bob Whalen or Steve Dicterow because they wanted to build a $50 million three-story car park at our farmers market. They kept...
His Ballot Picks: A Slate of Women
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Vote for Verna Rollinger and Judie Mancuso for Laguna Beach city council. Mayor Steve Dicterow has done too many dumb things to list here...
‘Final Arrangements’ Brings Stars Out
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I'm a musician and musical theatre lover and (Oct. 10) I was brought to tears of joy at the Laguna Playhouse production of Ken...
Death Penalty Wrong on Many Levels
Editor,
The issue of the death penalty has been in the news again:
Studies after studies have shown that the cost of the long appeal...
Demographic trends and special needs children?
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Howard Hills, currently running for the Laguna Beach 2016 school board, said at a recent candidate forum, “We have a strong special education program....
Cruzin’ Coast Boulevard
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My dad was the mayor in Laguna Beach back in the early ‘50s. He was a part of that group of city movers and...
A Defining Moment for Rohrabacher
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As many of my Laguna friends know, I am a former political fund-raiser and campaign management consultant. That said, I know the difference between...
Laguna Under Siege
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Last weeks’ article regarding the School Board’s stance against ballot Measure KK (legalizing two medical marijuana dispensaries in Laguna Beach) failed to mention the...
Pushback on Political Ad Story
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It insults the intelligence of voters. Everyone knows a school superintendent endorsement in a school board election would backfire and hurt more than help a...
Treasurer’s Job Goes Beyond Bookkeeping
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For the first time in many years, there is more than one candidate for city treasurer. This unusual situation has provided an opportunity for...
Auditors Provide Adequate Oversight
Editor,
I’m writing to urge Lagunans to pay attention and vote locally so special interest groups don’t determine local elections. It’s reported that our city has...
High-Profile Endorsements for Incumbent Treasurer
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At least one person has urged Lagunans to “vote locally so special interest groups don’t determine local elections,” and to vote to replace our...
Treasurer’s Discoveries Yield Refunds to Residents
Editor,
The Laguna Beach city treasurer should not only look after the city’s investments, she should also look after the interests of the city’s residents.
As...
Qualifications and Experience Count
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I know and like both parties running for city treasurer, and believe both have Laguna’s best interests at heart.
But my 30 plus years as...