Tag Archives: Soledad Garcia

Measure B All Over Again — But This Time You Won’t Get to Vote

Posted on September 13, 2009 by

An aging pipe burst and water gushed down Coldwater Canyon, causing disruption for a week as city officials demanded answers from Department of Water and Power officials to assuage angry residents. “We have an aging infrastructure–the pipes underground are not … 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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Spinning Antonio: Is the Mayor Tough Enough to Turn LA — or Himself — Around

Posted on April 12, 2009 by

Editor’s Note: If the mayor wants to restore his damaged credibility, he should start by naming DWP Committee President Soledad Garcia to the Board of Commissioners of the DWP so ratepayers will have a voice in policy.Evidence is mounting that … Continue reading →

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The Solar 8: Our Legal Defense

Posted on December 31, 2008 by

The question of whether the “No on Prop. B” ballot argument is false and misleading will go before Judge David Yaffe at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday Jan. 8, 2009 in Department 86. Mitchell Schwartz, president of the Los Angeles League … Continue reading →

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