Reader Mail : Santa Monica Dispatch

Reckless Spending?

Tweet Dear Editor: I have recently reviewed the details of our city’s 2010-11 budget, and the list of the salaries for all city jobs, on the city’s website.  Reviewing this information has caused me to have great concern that city has replaced its historic sound fiscal management with reckless spending on excessive salaries for city employees.  The new city manager (CEO of a city of 85 Thousand), who is paid 20% more than the Mayor of... Read More

Y and YY: Tricks On Us

Tweet Dear Editor: I am very concerned that concerned parents are being tricked about the city’s real intentions with Prop YY.  Many people have been pointing out that YY has no legal authority, and is merely a suggestion, however YY has a much more fundamental problem.  The supporters have been implying that YY asks City Council to double the city’s current annual contribution to the school district.  But that is not what Prop YY says. ... Read More