Tag Archives: david freeman

We Can Change the World . . . At Least Our Little Piece of It

Posted on December 1, 2009 by

When you get immersed in the news, digging inside the details and connecting the dots to try to see what’s really going on behind the scenes, there’s a point at which all the storylines start coming together and blurring. It … Continue reading →

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The Campaign to Reform the DWP

Posted on November 3, 2009 by

EDITOR’S NOTE: D-DAY FOR DWP: At 9:30 a.m. Saturday Nov. 21, DWP officials will hold a budget discussion for the community at its downtown headquarters. If you want to stop massive rate increases, end DWP’s role as City Hall’s cash … Continue reading →

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DWP’s Greatest Ripoff Since Mulholland’s Heyday

Posted on October 18, 2009 by

The DWP Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. to consider some important matters such as once again raising water rates and yet again giving union boss Brian D’Arcy’s IBEW 8,000-plus members another sweetheart deal. But you won’t … Continue reading →

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Drowning Under the Weight of DWP’s Troubles

Posted on October 15, 2009 by

Poor David Freeman, here he is rich enough to enjoy a luxurious retirement at the ripe old age of 83, and renowned enough to bask in the glow of his achievements. Yet he’s taken on the dirtiest job in town … Continue reading →

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Bruno, LA’s Watchdog: We Won’t Get Fooled Again

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

What? You don’t think dogs like rock ‘n roll? As most of you know by know, Antonio offered DWP GM David Nahai a blindfold and cigarette last week and pointed him toward the firing squad. But before anyone starts playing … Continue reading →

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Threads of Corruption that Tie Together Like a Noose

Posted on September 15, 2009 by

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa “does not discuss his friends’ private business matters with them…It’s not part of the mayor’s agenda to worry about people’s private business dealings.” That is one of the most laughable quotes of all time, laughable if it … Continue reading →

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Contempt for Voters: DWP, Mayor Ignore Rejection of Measure B

Posted on April 13, 2009 by

“A proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles, the Port is self-supporting and does not receive taxpayer dollars.” — April 2, 2009 press release from the Port of LA announcing the DWP will give a “$3.5 million up-front cash … Continue reading →

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