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RE: MacGillivary Slams Gavel On Mosca -
Sierra Madre Weekly March 25
Hats off to Terry Miller for so accurately describing our town’s Bully Pulpit! Two generations ago, “bully” was an adjective meaning superb/wonderful. Now it describes some of our elected officials, they’re arrogant bullies on the pulpit that is our City Council!!
Remember when elected officials served as “humble servants” of their constituents? Well, there’s nothing humble about the outrageous behavior exhibited in Council chambers by certain, seated members. Watch some of the meetings!! It’s not difficult to identify the culprits, their demeanor is as embarrassing as it is inappropriate.
Now we have a clear choice in Sierra Madre, and a chance to clear the air the foul behavior that has tainted the civility of our City Council. Voters can reject others of this ilk and elect three candidates who, I know, will put responsibility before rhetoric and character before character assassination.
I’m voting for Moran, Mosca and Walsh. Thank you all for running, and for giving us a chance to save Sierra Madre.
Robert Matheson , Sierra Madre
via sierramadreweekly.com
http://www.sierramadreweekly.com/columns/opinion/sierra-madre-election-letters/
Letters to Editor April 22
Letters to the Editor:
I mailed in my absentee ballot before flying out of town, and appreciate the City of Sierra Madre, sierramadreweekly.com, and other local media, for enabling me to stay in touch with this pivotal election on line. I really regret being away and missing the joy of celebrating the outcome with the like-minded majority!
I’m very proud of the dignified campaigns that the victors ran. I wouldn’t call the wide margin of the final numbers a “landslide,” but like the human immune system attacking bacteria, viruses, and other parasites, Sierra Madre voters went to the polls and decisively tossed the invading Contrarians out with the trash. The election was, in every sense, a mudslide. We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief and get back to being the treasure that is Sierra Madre.
In no particular order: Kurt Zimmerman = John Crawford = The Tattler = Irrelevant = MaryAnn MacGillivray = Don Watts. Period.
Bob Matheson, Sierra Madre
http://www.sierramadreweekly.com/columns/opinion/letters-to-editor-april-22/
Bob Matheson writes in about the 4th of July
Sierra Madre put it’s best foot and fire hose forward again this year as our townsfolk celebrated the birth of our country in grand, Sierra Madre All-American fashion. The parade, the jazz band and activities for the kids in the park, and of course the Beer Garden, are the traditional 4th of July treasures of Sierra Madre. Kudos to the always fabulous Fourth of July Committee, headed now by Matt Bosse, for pulling everything together. It’s a time and place that we all keep coming back to, year after year…a celebration that singularly embodies the “Spirit of Sierra Madre.” It’s why we enjoy living here!
Amidst all this great fun and success is there the risk of criticism? I saw a Fire Department engine occasionally stop and, very judiciously, spray a narrow pattern of water directly ahead. Common sense called for the water spray! The kids had a thrill they’ll cherish for their lifetime. I can’t imagine anyone being critical of doing the right thing!
So while our Fire Department was in the parade, our terrific Police, Water and Public Works Department employees should have been, too! They help keep things running 24/7, and deserve the same applause of an appreciative crowd. And talking about great people helping others, how lucky we are to have the fabulous Search & Rescue Team in our town, and in the parade, too!
BTW, There was live television coverage of the parade on KCBS-TV this year! If you missed it, you can still see the report on their website http://cbs2.com/video/?id=138802@kcbs.dayport.com.
Happy Birthday America!!! Bob Matheson”
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