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Nomination Period Ends with Potential Field of 11 Candidates for Santa Monica Council

08/15/2016 7:48 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

August 15, 2016 -- A field of as many as 11 candidates will compete in the November election for four seats on the Santa Monica City Council.

As many as four candidates could be featured in the Rent Control Board contest for two seats.

Appointed incumbent Anastasia Foster and challenger Caroline Torosis are confirmed candidates.

Elected incumbent Christopher Walton and challenger Elaine Golden-Gealer have submitted nomination papers, but they had not been validated as of Friday.

BUILDING WITH A VIEW

08/13/2016 8:57 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

A group of renters living on the 800 block of 2nd Street successfully prevented the removal of several eucalyptus trees on their property.

Candidate fields set for Santa Monica elections

08/13/2016 8:50 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Almost a dozen candidates will vie for City Council this year.

RENT CONTROL BOARD

Four residents returned paperwork to compete for two spots on the Rent Control Board. Incumbents Anastasia Foster and Caroline Torosis will compete against challengers Elaine Golden‐Gealer and Christopher D. Walton.

Read More: http://smdp.com/candidate-fields-set-for-santa-monica-elections/156666

Fence gives rise to controversy at 5th/Arizona site

08/13/2016 8:46 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

If good fences make good neighbors, then questionable fences apparently create 4-hour City Council hearings.

City Council on Tuesday heard an appeal of the proposal to reoccupy the former post office building at the corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue. However, the vast majority of the hearing focused on how a fence around the property was approved, why a fence was needed and how tall a fence should be.

BOYB: Filtering Through the Water Treatment Plant [Brock on Your Block]

08/13/2016 8:38 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Phil finds out all you've wanted to know about Santa Monica's water, with the Assistant Manager of Water Production and Treatment for the City of Santa Monica, Myriam Cardenas.

See the video: http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Santa-Monica/BOYB-Filtering-Through-the-Water-Treatment-Plant/45886

A SMa.r.t. Invitation

08/13/2016 8:37 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow (SMa.r.t.) is happy to connect with our longtime readers, and to introduce new visitors to our writings in The Mirror.

Who are we, and what is our column about?

Rivals on Santa Monica Tax Measure Address Different Issues

08/12/2016 10:01 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

August 12, 2016 -- Supporters of two related Santa Monica measures calling for a half-cent sales tax say it would bring much-needed funding for public education and the City's affordable housing program.

Opponents say it would lead to increased development in an already crowded city.

Santa Monica Council Authorizes Study of Ellis-Based Evictions

08/12/2016 9:59 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

August 12, 2016 -- City Council members want to know why an increased number of Santa Monica residents are being evicted via a State law that allows landlords to leave the rental business and how the trend can be reversed.

The council unanimously voted Tuesday to authorize City staff or a consultant to study this issue and report back. The study could cost as much as $80,000.

Downtown 2030

08/12/2016 7:33 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

The City of Santa Monica will host Preservation + Change, a community event and workshop about preserving Downtown’s past while preparing for its future on Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 4th Street

The “See Downtown 2030” tab was created to address the policy questions and environmental considerations related to future development and change within the Downtown. The tool allows users to view the potential amount and location of future development that may be allowed to occur Downtown in the next 15-20 years.

City Council Lowers Tax for Library Bonds

08/12/2016 7:15 AM | Margaret Fulton (Administrator)

Santa Monicans to see property tax decrease

The Santa Monica City Council voted to lower the tax rate on bonds that funded the Santa Monica Public Library system remodel. This will lower property taxes by $.0000795 per $100 of assessed valuation.