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Council declares support for three propositions
When Californians head out to complete their ballot this November, they will decide on a number of p
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SMRR backs incumbents
Santa Monicans for Renters Rights will not endorse a full slate of council candidates this year afte
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Council calls for quicker action on May 31 report riots
The City of Santa Monica will hire an outside agency to provide both a factual report and an analysi
Read moreCity council race to feature one name on the ballot
It’s been a week since City Council candidates declared their intention to run in the November ele
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City Council, school and rent control candidates ready for November
All but one of the local incumbents who are up for re-election this year will appear on ballots this
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City debates future of taxicab services
Santa Monica could soon end its current taxicab franchise system in favor of a permit system, but Ci
Read moreCouncil agrees to place measure on November ballot
A measure proposing the increase of fees on property sales worth more than $5 million will appear on
Read moreCity announces change to start time of Community Listening Session
A community listening session scheduled for Thursday is now set to occur from 6-8 p.m. tonight, acco
Read moreYour Column Here – THE “PLAZA” – A VERY BAD DEAL FOR THE CITY AND ITS RESIDENTS
A cautionary tale: Village Trailer Park and Profit-making for Developers at Residents’ Expense I
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Council to debate Plaza, ballot measure and parking restrictions
After several weeks of council agendas filled with Covid emergencies, budget cuts and administrative
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