By Gail Myers Santa Monica
As a member of the Santa Monica Conservancy, I am sensitive to the need to maintain and enhance our cultural and historical history in a city that is one of the most unique and beautiful in the world.
The opportunity that now exists for the public, not just the elite few, to enjoy a beautiful and restored public beach house on one of the most desirable parts of our beach, is one the city needs to proudly and eagerly take advantage of. My understanding is that the current litigation fueled by a few property owners is intended to create enough of a time strain that the Annenberg Foundation would pull back its multi-million dollar grant funding this project. What a shame this would be. “Not in my neighborhood” is an idea whose time needs to come to an end.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 22, 2006. Read the original PDF.