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Santa Monica City Council Debates Hosting Beach Volleyball for 2028 Olympics
When the Santa Monica City Council bounced around ideas about hosting the beach volleyball tournament for the 2028 Summer Olympics, one image sparked immense imaginative appeal—the Olympic rings displayed on the Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier.
ENDORSEMENTS: Hall, Raskin, Snell, & Zernitskaya for Santa Monica City Council
Four years ago, the so-called “Change Slate” of Phil Brock, Oscar De La Torre, and Christine Parra was narrowly elected to the Santa Monica City Council. Many at the time attributed their victory over incumbent council members to the public’s stunned reaction to the events of May 31 of that year, when law enforcement concentrated its attention on peaceful protesters over the killing of George Floyd, and others, downtown and on Ocean Avenue. This focus left the rest of the city unguarded from a wave of violent looting that itself was a result of criminals taking advantage of societal shutdowns from COVID-19.
Santa Monica Approves Phase 2 of its Housing Element Implementation
Among a series of planning-related updates approved by the Santa Monica City Council Tuesday night was the approval of the implementation of Phase 2 of the Housing Element, which was required by state law to be completed by October 15.
Profile: Ellis Raskin’s Campaign for Santa Monica City Council
Ellis Raskin enjoys working as an environmental attorney and planning commissioner, but he especially loves engaging in conversations over coffee with anyone who would like to discuss the most significant issues facing Santa Monica. He welcomes dialogue regarding the development of affordable housing along boulevards designed to promote walking, biking, and the use of public transit.
Santa Monica City Council Debates Hosting Beach Volleyball for 2028 Olympics
When the Santa Monica City Council bounced around ideas about hosting the beach volleyball tournament for the 2028 Summer Olympics, one image sparked immense imaginative appeal—the Olympic rings displayed on the Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier.
ENDORSEMENTS: Hall, Raskin, Snell, & Zernitskaya for Santa Monica City Council
Four years ago, the so-called “Change Slate” of Phil Brock, Oscar De La Torre, and Christine Parra was narrowly elected to the Santa Monica City Council. Many at the time attributed their victory over incumbent council members to the public’s stunned reaction to the events of May 31 of that year, when law enforcement concentrated its attention on peaceful protesters over the killing of George Floyd, and others, downtown and on Ocean Avenue. This focus left the rest of the city unguarded from a wave of violent looting that itself was a result of criminals taking advantage of societal shutdowns from COVID-19.
Santa Monica Approves Phase 2 of its Housing Element Implementation
Among a series of planning-related updates approved by the Santa Monica City Council Tuesday night was the approval of the implementation of Phase 2 of the Housing Element, which was required by state law to be completed by October 15.
Profile: Ellis Raskin’s Campaign for Santa Monica City Council
Ellis Raskin enjoys working as an environmental attorney and planning commissioner, but he especially loves engaging in conversations over coffee with anyone who would like to discuss the most significant issues facing Santa Monica. He welcomes dialogue regarding the development of affordable housing along boulevards designed to promote walking, biking, and the use of public transit.
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