As a graduate student studying Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Applied Community Psychology, I essentially study what makes a city livable, how to integrate community members into their municipalities,
Next week, the Council will consider the first comprehensive update of our zoning ordinance in more than three decades. This document should reflect the values of our community. Equitable access
My accident happened quickly, and I painfully found out what it means to be handicapped. My knee was fractured, and I needed crutches to get around and I also needed
Santa Monica always has been in the forefront of protecting and producing affordable homes. When Santa Monica passed its landmark rent control law on April 10, 1979, we took a
When government fails, it becomes time for individuals to act.
Our local government has failed the residents of Santa Monica. The time for action is now!
The Planning Commission last
Last Wednesday night I watched our Planning Commission complete the last of 33 public hearings on our city's new draft zoning ordinance. Yes, that's right: thirty-three!
In his March 16 column, "Residocracy opposes Zoning Ordinance Update," the group's founder, Armen Melkonians, claims that figures show that the City isn't living
Residocracy is dedicated to ensuring that resident voices are heard and addressed by City Hall. The interests of residents must be at the forefront of all decisions being made by
I opened up the Santa Monica Daily Press recently and was horrified to read Jack Neworth's column. To say it was in bad taste is a huge understatement.
