Monthly Archives: August 2010
Meet Mike Judge Tomorrow!
There’s an opportunity to meet Candidate for Simi Valley City Council Mike Judge tomorrow evening, and I have to say I really like Mike’s style. Beer and cocktails are right up my alley which is probably the case with many … Continue reading
Understanding Campaign Statements
It’s not totally unusual for someone to say, “Hey Mike! This Candidate got a huge donation from this person and we need you to call that out.” And when I don’t respond, the pressure only increases. The truth is, it’s … Continue reading
Possible Relief from Bell Scandal
One of the sad things about the Bell scandal is the obligation of the City of Simi Valley to contribute to the pension fund as a result of former Chief of Police Randy Adams’ inflated salary. Paul Miller indicated a … Continue reading
Mitch Green on Landfill Expansion
Candidate Mitch Green provided the following write-up regarding the proposed Waste Management Landfill Expansion: Aug 18, 2010 I attended the Simi Valley / Moorpark Democratic Club meeting tonight, hosted by Richard Carter, the newly elected Ventura County Democratic Central Committee … Continue reading
Campaign Websites
I like to stay on top of the social media tools and how they expand. These are worthy tools for those who are campaigning, including those who are campaigning locally here in Simi Valley. Facebook is a terrific free way … Continue reading
Burgers with Bob
Oksy, I’m going to the Burgers with Bob event on August 29th. I had sworn myself off of fundraisers because it’s hard for me to get anyone to speak openly about any issues once they find out I publish this … Continue reading
Farmers Insurance to the City
When the news broke about Farmers Insurance leaving Simi Valley, my knee jerk reaction was to point the finger squarely at the City and suggest they dropped the ball. When I’m critical of the City, I’m usually inundated with comments … Continue reading
Huber Robocalls!
Uh oh. The Facebook and blogging community is buzzing about the dreaded political “robocalls” or automated phone calls with political messages. These robocalls are coming from the Bob Huber for Mayor campaign. As you might expect, the public responses in … Continue reading
Opinion: Council Compensation is Fair
Had it not been for the City of Bell, I do not believe that City Council compensation would have been a topic of discussion in this election. But it happened, and now we want to see the detailed figures. I’ll … Continue reading
Economic Growth: Borrowing from our Neighbors
An editorial by Tim Hodge… There has been much written about the loss of important major employers and other businesses in Simi Valley. When it comes to economic vitality, there is no doubt that the tide is ebbing rather than … Continue reading