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I just received my copy of the “Public Law Journal” which is an official publication of the State Bar of California Public Law Section. There were a couple of articles that are extremely timely to what has been occuring at Long Beach City Council:

 ”Public official Communication Under the Brown Act: It is Not Necessarily a […]

I am fortunate to have many thoughtful, bright constituents in my district who take time to examine the issues and to step forward with their opinions.
One such constituent is attorney Doug Haubert who happens to have a good background in municipal law. Below is the email he just sent me, the Mayor and Councilmember Patrick […]

The Brown Act allows legislative bodies to deliberate in closed session under specific circumstances and then to report out publicly the results if action is taken in closed session.
Since being on the City Council, it has been my unpleasant experience on several occasions to pick up the local newspaper or read a webzine and only […]