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Rent Control Opponents Ramp Up Signature Gathering
Dear Editor, We are currently circulating a ballot initiative among Culver City voters, requiring voter approval for rent control. We only have a couple months left to secure the 2800 signatures...
Council Priorities Wrong
Dear Editor: Could someone on this City Council or City Administration get off their bikes and/or scooters, stop having focus groups on an armored car, and get to work on ramping speed for internet...
Challenges Transparent California Facts
Dear Editor: In a recent previous column (11.07-13. 2019) Neil Rubenstein claimed that the “Transparent California data base SAID” that there was a “nearly 900% increase in CalPERS [pension] benef...
Culver Residents are the Last To Know
The Editor’s article on homeless and CC budget/taxes bring up the core of the matter for CC. Why are our sales taxes so high, while the city has made so much space available to new businesses in C...
NO on Prop K
Dear Editor, Culver City homeowner’s are currently paying taxes for UNIFIED SCHOOLS and COMMUNITY COLLAGE, and we have been for some years. I have been paying, approximately $100.00 per year. Check y...
Cheated on Property Tax Bill
Dear Editor, I just want to put this on paper, how I was cheated out of $189. on my property tax for this year, 2019, which I already paid in full. I live in a condo; on my garage cork board was an...
Clarifies Position Opposing CCPD Drone Program
Dear Observer, In 'Drone Program Receives High Marks' (Dec. 19-25, 2019 p. 1) Mr. Hadland writes: 'One written card objected to the program as drones are being purchased from a company that provides...
Maintenance Lacking in Culver City?
Dear Editor, Recently I was in touch with our City Maintenance Department. I need to have a tree removed since it is raising my driveway and front porch. I have lived here in town since 1972, and for...
Disputes Claims on Teacher's Salaries
Dear Editor, According to the National Education Association (NEA), the average starting salary for a teacher in California is $46,589. The US average is $39,249. The NEA further notes that “when t...
Serious Financial Issues Face Culver City Hall and Schools
Dear Editor, Mr. Rubenstein frequently writes columns about the pension obligations and debt load of Culver City USD and Culver City itself. How about either doing an interview with the school...
AMVETS Eviction Not Covered by Observer
Dear Editor. I am disappointed in the Observer's lack of reporting integrity. Not only did the paper not mention with a 3 inch "EVICTED" headline when the AMVETS were kicked out of their historic...
Disputes CCUSD Salaries are the Problem
Dear Editor: To judge from Mr. George Laase’s August 22nd commentary, “CCUSD Salaries Skyrocket,” he has three worrisome concerns. First: He worries that the District spends too much on the salar...
Council Reject Arguments Against Rent Control
Dear Editor, We are deeply troubled, though unfortunately not surprised, by Culver City council’s 4-1 decision to pass last night’s 3% 12-month rent freeze urgency ordinance. Regardless of one...
Disappointed in "Protect Culver City" PAC
Dear Editor, My husband and I own our home in Culver City and are ashamed of the narrow motivations of this new political action committee. Change is difficult on everyone but to demonize thoughtful...
Against Rent Control
Dear Council Members, I have owned a small 4-unit apartment building in Culver City for over 30 years. I depend on rental income for my living expenses. My living expenses increase every year. I maintain my apartment units in great condition. I am...
Protect Culver City Renters
On Monday June 24, the Culver City Council will consider a rent freeze. What is a rent freeze, and why does Culver City need one? Renters in Culver City currently only have the minimum protections required by state law. Landlords can raise rents as...
Measure EE is Not the Answer
I’ve come to know the L.A. Area Chamber as an organization with a deep legacy, grounded in a value system that demonstrates our care of community. Those values are reflected in our commitment to investing in public education, dating back to our b...
Support Drone Progam
Dear Editor, As a 20 year Culver City resident, I understand the concerns of others that the use of drones may result in problems. However, as a former prosecutor, I have seen that when drones are...
No On Measure C And K
Dear Editor, In the 1980’s I put the first ballot measure that was made by a resident on the ballot, so the city residents could decide on what they wanted in their city. It did not cost the r...
Let's have Tax Accountability
Let’s have Tax Accountability Dear Editor, In the season of the “Op Ed”, I thought I should join in. When I moved from Venice to Culver City, in 1990, it was for good schools (we heard through peopl...
In Support of Measure K
Californians are proud of our state’s leading role in technology, entertainment and diversity. However, there is one area where California ranks almost dead last: K-12 education support. Our state r...
Pass Measure K: Higher Taxes will Help Schools
Serving our School District at-large and individual school sites (particularly for programs in the Whole Child initiative) has given me a unique perspective on the efforts that our district makes to...
Levin Voices Support for Measure K
This letter is in support of Measure K, on the November 6 ballot. By any reasonable standard, our schools are under-funded. Whether you blame state or county government, bureaucracy, politicians, or...
NO on Prop K
Dear Editor, Culver City homeowner’s are currently paying taxes for UNIFIED SCHOOLS and COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and we have been for some years. I have been paying, approximately $100.00 per year. Check y...
Stop Runaway Taxes
Dear Editor, In the season of the “Op Ed”, I thought I should join in. When I moved from Venice to Culver City, in 1990, it was for good schools (we heard through people with children-no internet then...
