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# Letter: Animal waste odor on 17th Street sidewalks near Olympic Boulevard
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/venice-positive-effects-editor/
- Published: 2006-08-04T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T19:08:15.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Promenade, #archive-import

*By Jamie Seeley Hermosa Beach*

I wanted to commend you for printing articles about two women that have contributed so much to our community (July 31, page 1). Valerie Hiss took it upon herself to solve a problem that affects the quality of life in Santa Monica where the city has failed dog owners. I have seen doggie bag dispensers in my travels all over the world from New Zealand to Italy. With urban runoff and water quality such a critical issue, I cannot comprehend why Santa Monica has refused to embrace this relatively inexpensive program in the parks and on the Promenade.

As a South Bay native I know what a positive impact Mary Setterholm has had on the surfing community there. I’m glad she is also recognized in Santa Monica (SMDP, July 31, page 1).

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 4, 2006.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/080406.pdf?ref=smdp.com)