Checking in on Measure B
On the Measure B front: LA press fossil Bill Boyarsky - who we know officially dub WWG2 (Westside White Guy 2) has decided to create a syllogism on the controversial ballot proposal:
Solar power and union jobs are good.
Measure B has something to do with solar power and union jobs I think.
Measure B is good.
Not much else in the way of critical thinking goes into Boyarsky's screed at (Anglo) LA (Aggregated) Observed (hat tip to Joe Mailander).
In the meantime writing in the LA Times David Z reports that the measure was rushed to the ballot despite the fact that DWP chief H. David "E WASTEWATER PLURIBUS" Nahai had been kicking the item around for months last year. Wastewater told the Clowncil that he couldn't give a good financial analysis until after the item was placed on the ballot.
Couple that with a staff/consultant report critical of the plan embargoed by Eric Garcetti and now a few Council Members are feeling bamboozled. It appears that support for Measure A is wavering amongst at least a few Members who are likely sensing strong community opposition to the plan in their Districts.
Yes on B Campaign Manager and former Sister City Blogger, Mike Trujillo told me Monday that a report posted on the DWP's website paints a far prettier picture as that in some past analyses that ratepayers would see an increase of only about 90 cents per bill, about a less than 1% increase.
The problem is the experts all seem to disagree and no one really knows what rates will be. We have to consider how the proposition was hatched in the DWP, rushed to the ballot and that Council Members were kept in the dark. That has to send up red flags alone.
We're all for solar energy but the market is moving in this direction and can do a far better job than DWP. This plan would surely set back efforts to create green industry in LA and send alternative energy entrepeneur's packing.
That may be what the Mayor, unions and DWP want, but it doesn't bode well for Los Angeles.
Solar power and union jobs are good.
Measure B has something to do with solar power and union jobs I think.
Measure B is good.
Not much else in the way of critical thinking goes into Boyarsky's screed at (Anglo) LA (Aggregated) Observed (hat tip to Joe Mailander).
In the meantime writing in the LA Times David Z reports that the measure was rushed to the ballot despite the fact that DWP chief H. David "E WASTEWATER PLURIBUS" Nahai had been kicking the item around for months last year. Wastewater told the Clowncil that he couldn't give a good financial analysis until after the item was placed on the ballot.
Couple that with a staff/consultant report critical of the plan embargoed by Eric Garcetti and now a few Council Members are feeling bamboozled. It appears that support for Measure A is wavering amongst at least a few Members who are likely sensing strong community opposition to the plan in their Districts.
Yes on B Campaign Manager and former Sister City Blogger, Mike Trujillo told me Monday that a report posted on the DWP's website paints a far prettier picture as that in some past analyses that ratepayers would see an increase of only about 90 cents per bill, about a less than 1% increase.
The problem is the experts all seem to disagree and no one really knows what rates will be. We have to consider how the proposition was hatched in the DWP, rushed to the ballot and that Council Members were kept in the dark. That has to send up red flags alone.
We're all for solar energy but the market is moving in this direction and can do a far better job than DWP. This plan would surely set back efforts to create green industry in LA and send alternative energy entrepeneur's packing.
That may be what the Mayor, unions and DWP want, but it doesn't bode well for Los Angeles.
Labels: bill boyarsky, David Zahniser, dwp, eric garcetti, H. David Nahai, la observed, measure b, Mike Trujillo, westside white guy 2
Posted by Michael Higby @ 2/03/2009 03:00:00 AM
6 Comments:
When Villaraigosa goes to your community ask him the question to all the corruption going on in city hall. My question is if he thinks its a slam dunk for his re-election why is he asking for all the endorsements? How will he look for the Chief of Police to endorse a Mayor who helped pardon Vignali a major cocaine drug dealer by sending a letter supporting him and let him back on the streets. Now he is the largest real estate owner in downtown. Where are you David Z??? 16 BLACK men are still serving time who were his runner. They've been hiding this fact from the BLACK COMMUNITY.
I loved how Zooma Dogg talked about himself instead of the issues yesterday on KABC.
What is next, Bill Handle? Rick Dees?
After all, Zooma Dogg says that "blacks love me" which will come as news to all of the "blacks" in LA.
I loved how Zooma Dogg talked about himself instead of the issues yesterday on KABC.
I did, too! It was great radio. I listen to Doug every morning. This was one of my favs. It was hilarious. Doug's smart and will have him back. ZD is good for the ratings.
3 comments all day. LOL
Higby doesn't care about comments. He cares about clicks. He got the clicks and didn't have to moderate your twenty kooky posts. That could be a new heaven for Higby. Clicks. No kooks.
From: Controller Chick [mailto:controller.chick@lacity.org]
Sent: Tue 02/03/2009 15:50
To: Controller Chick
Subject: CONTROLLER'S IN-DEPTH BRIEFING ON DWP REVIEW
Dear Friend:
Please join me this Thursday, February 5th, at 11:00 a.m. as I release the important Industrial and Engineering Assessment of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. A presentation will be given by the authors of the report, P.A. Consulting, followed by Q & A. This significant report is mandated by the City Charter and is an intensive examination of the major issues facing this giant public corporation, upon which rests the well-being of our City.
The briefing will be held in my office at 200 North Main Street, Room 351. Since space in limited, please RSVP by return e-mail. If you would like parking, please send me your car make, model, and license plate number.
I look forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Best regards,
LAURA
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