Archive for December, 2006
« Previous EntriesPresident Gerald Ford
Saturday, December 30th, 2006I worked as a Legislative Analyst for the Republican leadership headed up by then “minority leader” Gerald R. Ford in the early 1970’s. (Still have an autographed photo of him in my files somewhere.)
When he was appointed Vice President by Richard Nixon, Ford was replaced in the US House of Representatives by John Rhodes of […]
Update on Work Done After the Winds…
Thursday, December 28th, 2006Recap of the wind related activity for December 27 through the morning of the 28. The Communication Center reported no significant incidents once the wind died down around 1900 hrs on December 27.
The totals below include the Marine Safety Division of the Fire Department.
16 Wires (down or arcing or trees […]
The Wind Came and Brought Problems
Thursday, December 28th, 2006My Council office phones rang alot yesterday with citizen complaints and concerns about the damage the wind was doing to the trees, powerlines and structures.
El Dorado Park was dark — no electricity. So was the Towne Center. I drove a large portion of the District to inspect the fallen branches which littered the streets. […]
Every Council Needs Rules…
Tuesday, December 26th, 2006Most all of the City Councils I have studied (and taught about at CSULB Center for Policy and Public Administration)have “rules” which outline how the legislative body is to conduct business: everything from how to introduce an item on the agenda to keeping non-city staff out of the council lounge during council meetings.
Most City Council […]
Power off again in El Dorado Park
Tuesday, December 26th, 2006The electrical power is off in most parts of the El Dorado Park area that includes the 5th District Neighborhood Office. That means at night no lights and during the day no telephones or electricity to run anything in the office.
This will be the 3rd time since I have taken office that the power […]
Police Officer Shootings
Saturday, December 23rd, 2006We are all devastated to learn that two Long Beach Police Officers have been critically wounded by an assailant who is still at large.
The shootings took place late afternoon yesterday (just as I was packing up to leave City Hall). The Chief asked Council members not to go to Long Beach Memorial — so several […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Thursday, December 21st, 2006However you celebrate this holiday season, have a relaxed and happy time with your family and friends.
I am taking a few days off from blogging…and will return after Christmas and time with my family and friends.
To my staff and volunteers: thank you for caring about what we are doing to make the 5th Council District […]
Trying to Advance Several Important Issues
Tuesday, December 19th, 2006TAKING CARE OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Tonite in City Council, I tried one more time to put public safety on the front burner. Can’t quite figure out what the reluctance some of my colleague have about closely examining our staffing levels, equipment and facilities that support police and fire. They didn’t want to look at why our […]
Let’s Try This Approach to Public Safety Issues
Tuesday, December 19th, 2006I am glad to read the Press Telegram editorial this morning stating that we should give my idea a try regarding establishing a Public Safety Commission which would meet on a regular basis to establish the appropriate staffing, equipment and facility levels for police and fire.
A perfect solution? Hardly. But it puts public safety back […]
Christmas Lights and the 5th District
Tuesday, December 19th, 2006I do get to do some fun things as the councilwoman. A family (The Madrigals) invited me to participate in the 1st Annual Christmas Lights Contest. It was held in the furtherest corner of the 5th District — Imperial Estates.
We gathered for coffee and cider — it was mighty cold last night. The family is […]