Monthly Archives: December 2010

Chief Lewis Defends the SVPD

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Mike Chandler

I’m used to taking the unpopular position, so I’ll go ahead and say this: I don’t believe the SVPD has done anything wrong in their handling of the Takasugi fraud case, the controversial criminal complaint regarding Mayor Huber’s former law … Continue reading →

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Williamson Resigns as Chair of Task Force

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Mike Chandler

Barbra Williamson has officially resigned from the Simi Valley Landfill Expansion Task Force, according to this news release distributed this morning by the Task Force: *** UPDATE: Barbra Williamson has resigned as Chair of the Task Force, but still remains … Continue reading →

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WM at City Hall

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Mike Chandler

Mike Smith of Waste Management put it simply during the Council Meeting. “What have we done? Everything,” he said, elaborating that Waste Management has done everything that was asked of them. He went on to explain how we got to … Continue reading →

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New Planning Commissioners

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Mike Chandler

New Planning Commissioners were appointed this evening. Councilman Glen Becerra reappointed Mary Bibb to the Planning Commission. Newly elected Councilman Mike Judge nominated Kenneth Rice, long term Simi Valley resident. Both were unanimously voted in to the Planning Commission. Mayor … Continue reading →

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Landfill Expansion Taskforce Website

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Mike Chandler

Minutes after I sent an email to Councilwoman Barbra Williamson offering to host a website for the Landfill Expansion Taskforce, she replied with a press release announcing the new website for the Taskforce! Obviously, she and the team have been … Continue reading →

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Oxnard’s City Manager Shake-up

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Mike Chandler

Some signs are pointing to the end of the career for the current City Manager of the City of Oxnard. At least that is my interpretation of the most recent news on the Ventura County Star, indicating Oxnard Mayor Tom … Continue reading →

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