I read with great interest when Stephen Downing highlights neglect, abuses and lack of transparency in the LBPD. I also agree that Measure A is abusive and reflects the corruption and largess of the mayor, council and city officials.
I don’t understand why voters would ever approve a tax increase. The mayor and his cronies think they have carte blanc spending authority. Why control salaries, pensions and benefits when you can just increase sales taxes over and over. Garcia needs to go. Now!
Shame on you. Yes, shame on those of you who buy an expensive new bike knowing that you are tempting a homeless person to steal it. I’ve often wondered, where do people who are supposedly penniless and living “hand to mouth” in a pup-tent get those high price bicycles?
I read his newsletters in hope to find out what he is really doing as my representative besides being photographed at various events. The newsletters often ask for a question, but rarely do I see tough questions that require tough, reasoned answers.
I have dealt with many congressmen. He is the worst one of all. He is terrible at responding to letters, his staff gets defensive when you press them for a response. He is powerless and very opinionated.
I commuted by bike to Pine and Ocean for seven years. Alone. The vast majority of days I never saw another soul. No amount of lanes or car punishment is going to change that. Commuting by bike is like soccer in America. Nobody gives a damn.
If you live in Long Beach, you are being asked to extend the 10.25% sales tax forever. The first Measure A sales tax, passed by the voters in 2016, promised to increase public safety, fix streets and sidewalks, improve and maintain parks and libraries.
