Monthly Archives: July 2015

Rewrite the Brown Act!

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

Have we told you how much the Merry-Go-Round dislikes the Brown Act? No?  Well, hang on.

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Kumbaya

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

Two years after its predecessor lamented the plight of tenants being forced out of their apartments by rising rents, the current Council is scheduled Tuesday to pass an ordinance that supposedly reflects a “consensus” solution to the problem. The Merry-Go-Round … Continue reading →

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Report card for the Mayor – Part II

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

When the Merry-Go-Round’s old friend, the late William F. Buckley Jr., founded the National Review, he described its mission as being to “stand athwart history, yelling Stop.” There undoubtedly were some who voted for Trish Spencer last fall because they … Continue reading →

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Report card for the Mayor – Part I

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

School’s out, the baseball season is half over, and Council is about to take its August recess – so the Merry-Go-Round decided it’s time to offer a performance review of Mayor Trish Spencer’s first six months in office. Don’t worry, … Continue reading →

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Short takes: Francis, John & Chip

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Robert Sullwold

Today, we offer short takes on two of our regular topics – development and the budget – and a message to a local columnist.

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