History suggests that the entrenched powers want to destroy single-family neighborhoods in Santa Monica -- and this might be their best chance yet to do it.

SB10 seems incredibly unpopular in single family neighborhoods, to such a degree that the entrenched powers seem forced to deny and confuse us about their stated aims, and appear to blame single family homes for all sorts of evils. So, one must ask, why do they appear so intent on upzoning single family neighborhoods? Perhaps to support their friends -- developers and market rate landlords, who are likely salivating over this relatively cheap source of land.

If you own, or ever hope to own, an entry-level single-family home in Santa Monica, then you should vote for Brock, Roknian, De La Torre and Putnam, or those homes and neighborhoods will likely come under the wrecking ball.

Read More: https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2024/10_28_2024_LETTERS_Single_Family_Neighborhoods_Could_Face_the_Wrecking_Ball.html

The march featured speeches from the slate’s candidates, including Mayor Phil Brock, councilmember Oscar de la Torre, business owner John Putnam, and dental implant surgeon Dr. Vivian Roknian. Each candidate voiced their concerns about the current state of public safety and their commitment to addressing these issues.

Read More: https://www.santamonicaclose-up.com/2024/10/on-sunday-october-27-2024-women-for.html

Every Tenant and Owner of a single family home should universally reject Proposition 33.

Read More: https://smdp.com/2024/10/26/vote-no-proposition-33-extreme-rent-control/

Oscar de la Torre

Vivian A. Roknian

John Putnam

Phil Brock

Read More: https://www.smobserved.com/story/2024/10/25/opinion/ballot-recommendations-november-2024/8522.html

The latest interim zoning ordinance will further simplify the review process for new businesses and eases restrictions in the sign code to help businesses recover from the coronavirus shutdown and a vastly changed retail landscape.

Read More: https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2024/October-2024/10_25_2024_Council_Changes_Zoning_Rules_to_Enliven_Downtown.html

One solution, if you want to help ‘fallen Santa Monica’ get back up, and to, at the very least, put some control back in the hands of the residents, is to support the re-election of two of the year 2020 ‘new guys’, Phil Brock & Oscar de la Torre, and along with Dr. Vivian Roknian and John Putnam, give the residents a voice to be heard. Let’s not go back!

Read More: https://smmirror.com/2024/10/sm-a-r-t-column-help-ive-fallen-and-i-cries-santa-monica/

The pro-law enforcement Council majority argued that Prop 36, which is leading in the polls by a large margin, would reverse polices that have for a decade created a revolving door for those who commit drug and retail related crimes.

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The Westside Current has consistently supported candidates who prioritize common sense, safety, and the well-being of the community. This year’s Santa Monica City Council election is one of the most important in recent history. With rising crime, struggling local businesses, and eroding public safety, voters have an opportunity to bring meaningful change to the city.

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Well Ted, I've lived in Santa Monica for 32 years and can remember exactly when our city started its downward turn, which coincided with the arrival of you and your SMRR compatriots in 2012, destroying the Santa Monica we all knew and loved. That's not hyperbole. Your exact reign took a city that was thriving, a crown jewel with a sane 4-story development policy, safe streets, and a sophisticated beach vibe that drew people from around the world, and turned it into a chaotic husk of its former glory.

Read More: https://www.smobserved.com/story/2024/10/21/opinion/response-to-ted-winterers-letter-the-great-santa-monica-safety-debate/8515.html

Santa Monica’s skyline expansion will be delayed after the city’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) declined to approve a proposed 18-story, 204-foot tall mixed-use development at 1435 5th Street, requesting design changes before the project can move forward.

Read More: https://smmirror.com/2024/10/arb-delays-approval-requests-design-changes-to-18-story-project-set-for-downtown-santa-monica/