Tag Archives: DWP Commission

They’re B-a-a-a-ck: New Mayhem in Store from the Council and DWP

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Daily News published an editorial Monday detailing dispassionately and intelligently the Department of Water problem. It’s headlined: Rewiring DWP: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa must reform the city’s utility. The nation’s highest paid City Council has done no harm … Continue reading →

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This April Fool’s Joke Is No Laughing Matter

Posted on April 1, 2010 by

Contrary to those who think my criticisms of City Hall are over the top, I can only say now that everything I’ve ever said or written was understatement. Even I’m surprised to say that. The turn of events with regards … Continue reading →

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Running Report on DWP Board Special Meeting

Posted on March 18, 2010 by

Cityview Channel 35 is expected to broadcast today’s DWP Board meeting at 5 p.m. 1 p.m. The DWP Commission meeting started at 1 p.m., half an hour later because Cityfone wasn’t working. President Lee Alpert opened by honoring outgoing Commissioner … Continue reading →

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Water Conservation: The More You Pay, the Less You Get — DWP Gets the Money, You Get the Bill

Posted on April 14, 2009 by

Last Wednesday, the City Council spent most of an hour describing a litany of DWP failings when it comes to managing our water supply and then voted unanimously to disapprove a “water shortage” rate hike intended to make up for … Continue reading →

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