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Posted by Mike Chandler in Business, Featured Articles, Issues & Headlines on 11 18th, 2008 | 12 Comments

Runkle Canyon is NOT Toxic! Let’s Move On!

We need to rely on good, sound science - Steve Sojka This past Monday, I missed the City Council meeting where the status of Runkle Canyon was discussed. I caught the playback and was fascinated by what I saw! I can’t help but wonder if the Radiation Rangers are hysterical, or if they’re just trying to be overly sensational to prevent a developer from building homes in their backyards. The presentation started with Radiation Ranger Patty Coryell, considered the founder of the Radiation...

Posted by Mike Chandler on 11 14th, 2008 Simi Valley Headlines and ...

In the Simi Valley Acorn this morning: In response to the idea of a $100 donation from every household for the schools, I think it is a start, but not enough. Meanwhile, we all wonder how the C4 Bond Funds are being spent and people like me wonder if they’ll have the chance to sit on the oversight committee. Learn more about that by clicking here. Also in the Acorn: City will hear latest...

Posted by Mike Chandler on 11 12th, 2008 Landfill Expansion Tour...

I’ve been in contact with the Simi Valley Landfill and I’m pleased to say that I have a tour scheduled for November 24th. I’m excited and that’s no joke. Unlike most people, I like landfills. The reason is because I produce trash and I’m pleased that as a producer of trash there’s a place for me to put it when my trash cans are full. Plus, I’m well...

Posted by Mike Chandler on 11 11th, 2008 C4 Bond Oversight Committe...

Big thanks to Brian Dennert for posting an article about the call for committee members for the C4 Bond Oversight Committee. I applied. I found that one of the compelling statements made in the forum for school board candidates this election was in reference to C4 Bond spending. Challengers said, “bad job” while incumbents said “not really.” And while the debate is certainly...

Posted by Mike Chandler on 11 10th, 2008 Simi Landfill - Should the...

A couple months ago, I published a video indicating that I was not necessarily against any efforts to expand the landfill. If Waste Management owns the land, and the EPA regulates how waste is processed and stored, ensuring public safety, then why can’t they do what they want to do? Of course, several individuals, including members of City Council, saw the video and commented that I was uninformed....

Posted by Mike Chandler on 11 6th, 2008 Can They Get Their Name Ou...

Now that the incumbents have secured their positions on the Simi Valley City Council, how will the challengers strengthen their positions the next time they run? Bruce Witkin, challenger for Mayor (who received my support and my vote this election) took on the challenging and seemingly impossible task of taking on the super popular and heavily supported Paul Miller. Mike Judge took on Barbra Williamson...

Posted by Mike Chandler on 11 6th, 2008 School Board Disappointmen...

I have to admit some level of disappointment with the election results, specifically related to the School Board. From the teachers’ standpoint, apparently status quo is preferred. However, from the standpoint of a parent with school age kids, I’m not satisfied. I can’t pretend to know all the details, but my understanding is that housing developers are required to contribute funding...

Posted by Mike Chandler on 11 5th, 2008 Incumbents Take It...

With numbers leaving little doubt, the incumbents in the major Simi Valley elections score a victory, but not without first proving that some candidates made a very worthy first shot and what will no doubt become a political future for some. Simi Valley Mayor Paul Miller is our mayor again, with 78.66% of the vote. Bruce Witkin comes second with 13.29%, with Ed Lang bringing in just over 7%. Simi...

Posted by Mike Chandler on 11 4th, 2008 The Simi Show...

If you’ve seen any of my videos, you may think of me as overly sarcastic. The fact is, I am truly passionate about the City of Simi Valley and related matters. I’ve been critical of city programs like Shop Simi Valley First, a fact that City Councilmember Steve Sojka approached me on, challenged my position, and agreed to sit down and discuss the program in greater detail. I plan...

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