Editor:
I read Michael Feinstein’s October 17, 2016 commentary “Initiative Reform and Measure LV Drafting Errors” and I noticed several errors in it. However I would like to concentrate
In a few weeks Santa Monica voters will be asked whether they would like to shrink the city—literally, vertically, and psychologically.
Their decision will have repercussions far beyond the
Compromise solution
Editor:
I have been following avidly the articles in the SMDP presenting both sides of the measure LV controversy. I have also attended meetings in which both sides
By Mike Feinstein. Inside/Outside. October 17, 2016
In California, the right to initiative, referendum and recall is a pro-democracy tool considered sacrosanct by many.
Ever since October 10, 1911
Panic mode
Editor:
Kevin McKeown is really in panic mode in his frantic attempts to repulse the LV initiative. He twists himself in pretzels to justify his anti-LV stance and
Measure LV Too Extreme Too Full of Frightening Loopholes
Editor:
The LV (LUV) initiative focuses on old problems and concerns. It does not offer anything innovative or creative. It merely
By John Zinner
Santa Monica prides itself on being a sustainable city. We live in one of the most sustainable cities in the US. City Council just committed to bringing
Editor:
I find the anti-Measure LV sentiments expressed in mailers and some newspaper columns to be entirely unconvincing. This is a "David vs Goliath" situation as some big
The Danger of Half Right
Traffic is a problem. We agree on that. We also agree on the importance of controlling development in Santa Monica. I’ve voted against more
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. October 10, 2016
Urban planning is complicated - for a lot of reasons. As someone who has been active in Santa Monica’s slow growth
Some months ago, persistent severe nerve discomfort led me to a diagnosis of a herniated disc in my neck. More than one doctor (even my acupuncturist) recommended a steroidal epidural
