Letters
Join the community conversation through our Letters to the Editor section, where Santa Monica residents share their views on local issues. From neighborhood concerns and policy debates to praise for community initiatives, this forum showcases diverse voices from our readership. Our curated selection of letters represents thoughtful perspectives on matters affecting daily life in Santa Monica. Engage with fellow residents' viewpoints and add your voice to ongoing discussions about our city's future. Whether responding to recent coverage or raising new issues, the Letters section provides a platform for civil discourse and community dialogue through Santa Monica Daily Press.
HOA Homefront: What is board quorum and is board immunity unlimited?
Dear Kelly, My HOA bylaws authorize a board of seven directors, but only three members attended a recent board meeting...
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Letter: A response about crime
Dear Editor, In his book Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World — and Why Things are Better Than...
Read moreLetter: Medal of Honor
Dear Editor, The Medal of Honor Citation of Santa Monica resident Joe Gandara reads: Private Joe Gandara distinguished himself by...
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Letter: Disinformation projection
Dear Editor, Charles Andrews has written two pieces since July 31 in which he accuses former mayor Kevin McKeown of...
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A City at a crossroads: The choice for Santa Monica’s future
Dear Editor, As a passionate advocate for Santa Monica — a community I deeply love for its diversity, vibrancy, and...
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Letter: Playing politics
Dear Editor, In last week’s letter, "Anyone but SMRR" (page 7 of the weekend edition) former council candidate Arthur Jeon...
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Letters to the Editor
Editor: These arguments about wealthy people only patronize expensive restaurants baffle me. May I
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Letter: Trouble at LAX
Dear Editor, Recently we arrived at LAX from New York on a 5 hour trans Continental flight and were stunned...
Read moreLetter: Brock Tower
Dear Editor, Brock Tower (Daily Press opinion 6/26, "I’ve Had It" by Charles Andrews) will probably never get built because...
Read moreLetter: Brock Tower
Dear Editor, Brock Tower (Daily Press opinion 6/26, "I’ve Had It" by Charles Andrews) will probably never get built because...
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