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About Author: Larry Gilbert
Posts by Larry Gilbert
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Bruce Whitaker and Travis Kiger: a winning combination
Posted on November 1, 2012 | 8 Comments. I attended a campaign kick-off reception for Fullerton Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Whitaker and Councilman Travis Kiger who was elected during the recent Recall election. It was the right […] -
California Supreme Court ruling abolishes Redevelopment Agencies!
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 8 Comments. . . All redevelopment agencies in CA officially abolished. What a surprise Christmas gift from our Supreme Court, especially when they voted unanimously (7-0) to uphold AB X 1- […] -
President Obama. What’s wrong with a balanced federal budget?
Posted on September 19, 2011 | 56 Comments. . . What a sad story for our country when the commander-in-chief says he will veto legislation before it is even voted up or down in the House. […] -
Mission Viejo, shut down our bogus redevelopment agency!
Posted on August 29, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . There are two clocks ticking as we enter the month of August. One has been on the tube 24/7 with a self imposed deadline of August 2nd. […] -
Mike Ryan had a dream but his electric vehicle goes belly up
Posted on July 24, 2011 | 1 Comment. . . . . The concept of risk/reward is one thing if you’re gambling with your own money but when you lose taxpayer funds we all take a hit. […] -
No straight answers from SCE on SmartMeter rollout (by Cindy Sage)
Posted on July 23, 2011 | 15 Comments. . . . The following Op Ed is from Cindy Sage, owner, Sage and Associates, an expert on RF and EMF. Cindy consulted for the city of Mission Viejo, […] -
More apartments & higher density on the horizon in Mission Viejo
Posted on July 22, 2011 | 20 CommentsWith thousands of Americans losing their homes, and others not being able to buy their own housing, developers have shifted gears with a focus on apartments rather than building for […] -
State Referendum filed to Repeal AB 27x (Redevelopment Pay-to-Play)
Posted on July 20, 2011 | 2 Comments. . . Earlier today, Marko Mlikotin, president, California Alliance to Protect Private Property Rights, CAPPPR, filed a referundum with the attorney General to repeal AB27x, the legislation that allows […] -
Gang of Six proposing changes to home mortgage & charitable deductions
Posted on July 20, 2011 | 1 CommentGang of Six While we are not sure if the Gang of Six US Senators proposal is a trial balloon or if it has Senate support, word on the […] -
League of CA Cities and Redevelopment Agencies lawsuit v. State
Posted on July 20, 2011 | No Comments. . . As soon as the state Legislature passed, and governor Brown signed, ABx1 26 and ABx1 27 we anticipated the current request by the League of Cities and […] -
Speaker Boehner, don’t ruin my 50th birthday fundraiser bash!
Posted on July 13, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . Truth be told, president Obama has more on his Agenda than the crucial August 2nd target for approving the 2012 budget and increasing the Federal Debt Ceiling. […] -
Resolution text for RDAs to comply with the new CA laws
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No CommentsWhile I shall continue to lobby until every redevelopment agency in CA, that engages in “private to private” takings is abolished, the least I can do is try to save […] -
President Obama plays Hardball on the Debt Ceiling
Posted on July 12, 2011 | 80 Comments. . . . . In his interview with CBS anchor Scott Pelley the president was asked about assuring Americans that around $20 billion dollars of Social Security checks will […] -
Avoid the Palmdale litigation Simply cancel the CA HSR pipe dream
Posted on July 11, 2011 | 11 CommentsAs I monitor the CA high speed rail project status I see that the CA HSRA is flying by the seat of their pants as confirmed by recent plans to […]