Writer and Bookworm.
Historical preservation, while not often the highest priority in politics, is important for preserving and restoring the cultural landscape of an area. In this, Arcadia is failing. Find out why and what the city is doing to rectify this in my new Arcadia Weekly article.
April Verlato, the newest member of the Arcadia City Council is in the throes of her first term . She was kind enough to carve out time to talk to me about life on the council and the thing that surprised her most about public office. Read all about her in my new Arcadia Weekly article.
It was interesting to learn all about Community Benefit Districts and their relationships with city government in my new article for Arcadia Weekly.
After seeing off outgoing Mayor Gary Kovacic last week, it was great to talk to Tom Beck, Arcadia's new mayor about his plans for the city's futures and his previous work as a Councilmember. Read all about him in my Arcadia Weekly article.
It was great to talk to the now former mayor of Arcadia Gary Kovacic about his eighteen year term and his future plans. Read all about him and his lessons for future politicians in my Arcadia Weekly article.
I had a great time covering the changing of the guard at the Arcadia City Council on Tuesday night. Read all about saying goodbye to Mayor Gary Kovacic and Councilmember Mickey Segal and welcoming those who came to take their place in my Arcadia Weekly article.
Arcadia is considering following the example of LA County and banning plastic bags. What are the pros and cons of such a move? Find out in my Arcadia Weekly article 'The Introduction of the Plastic Bag Ban.'
The results are in (for the most part) and I had a great time covering Arcadia's local election. See the results and hear from the candidates in my article 'Verlato, Amundson Win in a Three Horse Race, Measure A Gets Voted Down' for Arcadia Weekly.
