DetailsOctober 02 2023CommentsLA WATCHDOG - According to the July Official Statement issued in conjunction with the City raising almost $200 million through the issuance of Solid Waste Resources Revenue Bonds, the Bureau of Sanitation is considering a significant increase in our Solid Waste Resource Fee. It is estimated to be at least 40%.The current Sold Waste Resource Fee is $36.32 for a single-family residence and $24.33 for apartments in multifamily dwellings of four or less units.  This fee, which is on our bimonthly DWP bill, produces revenue of $285 million from 735,000...…DetailsOctober 02 2023CommentsLA WATCHDOG - According to the July Official Statement issued in conjunction with the City raising almost $200 million through the issuance of Solid Waste Resources Revenue Bonds, the Bureau of Sanitation is considering a significant increase in our Solid Waste Resource Fee. It is estimated to be at least 40%.The current Sold Waste Resource Fee is $36.32 for a single-family residence and $24.33 for apartments in multifamily dwellings of four or less units.  This fee, which is on our bimonthly DWP bill, produces revenue of $285 million from 735,000...WW…

DetailsOctober 02 2023CommentsA NO BRAINER - It’s no secret that Los Angeles city government is suffering from a crisis of confidence. The scandals of the last few years, especially those involving elected officials, deserve solutions that go beyond tinkering around the edges.City government must get serious about becoming more transparent. In short, the public’s business should be done in public as much as possible.In the weeks to come I will be offering some specific suggestions to improve the quality of city government.Here’s a good starting point.Years ago, the city had a...…DetailsOctober 02 2023CommentsA NO BRAINER - It’s no secret that Los Angeles city government is suffering from a crisis of confidence. The scandals of the last few years, especially those involving elected officials, deserve solutions that go beyond tinkering around the edges.City government must get serious about becoming more transparent. In short, the public’s business should be done in public as much as possible.In the weeks to come I will be offering some specific suggestions to improve the quality of city government.Here’s a good starting point.Years ago, the city had a...WW…

DetailsOctober 02 2023CommentsOP/ED - The corruption at City Hall has been of historic proportions.  Recently, former councilmembers Mitch Englander, Mark Ridley-Thomas, and Jose Huizar have been convicted of felonies, and Councilman Curren Price currently faces serious charges.  Over a quarter of Los Angeles’ council districts and over one-million Angelenos have endured their representative coming under an ethical cloud.  It’s depressing. Council President Paul Krekorian served with those four councilmembers for decades, not just on the council, but with Price and...…DetailsOctober 02 2023CommentsOP/ED - The corruption at City Hall has been of historic proportions.  Recently, former councilmembers Mitch Englander, Mark Ridley-Thomas, and Jose Huizar have been convicted of felonies, and Councilman Curren Price currently faces serious charges.  Over a quarter of Los Angeles’ council districts and over one-million Angelenos have endured their representative coming under an ethical cloud.  It’s depressing. Council President Paul Krekorian served with those four councilmembers for decades, not just on the council, but with Price and...WW…

DetailsOctober 02 2023Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY's List, speaks during an event in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2023. Photo by Susan Walsh, AP PhotoCommentsTHE TEMPORARY SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA - The governor says he’s not stopping the president of EMILY’s List and former University of California regent from running for a full term in the 2024 election. He rebuffed pressure to appoint Rep. Barbara Lee.Laphonza Butler, a longtime political strategist with close ties to organized labor and Gov. Gavin Newsom, will take the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the U.S....…DetailsOctober 02 2023Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY's List, speaks during an event in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2023. Photo by Susan Walsh, AP PhotoCommentsTHE TEMPORARY SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA - The governor says he’s not stopping the president of EMILY’s List and former University of California regent from running for a full term in the 2024 election. He rebuffed pressure to appoint Rep. Barbara Lee.Laphonza Butler, a longtime political strategist with close ties to organized labor and Gov. Gavin Newsom, will take the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the U.S....WW…