By Matt Petersen Santa Monica
I read your Oct. 25 article “Attack on the airwaves” and the LA Times Steve Lopez column about the disturbing election tactics in Santa Monica by the Edward Thomas Companies.
As a longtime resident, parent and activist in this community — including the last 7 years as a member of the Santa Monica environmental task force — I know Kevin McKeown is committed to a healthy,vibrant Santa Monica,and I endorse his candidacy wholeheartedly.I agree with Mark Gold’s recent quote saying Kevin is the “environmental conscience”of the SM city council.
Are the owners of Casa del Mar and Shutters out campaigning for more affordable places for their workers, and for the residents of this city to live? Are the owners of the Shutters and Casa del Mar leading the way as green companies? For a city that has prided itself on sustain-ability policies, unfortunately, I have never once seen either take a leadership role on greening their properties. Based on their recent campaign tactics, I’m led to believe they’d prefer a Santa Monica limited to their high-paying hotel guests and that turns its back on its strong record of environmental progress.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 4, 2006. Read the original PDF.