"Missed Opportunity"
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01/02/2003
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Bloody Battles and Babes in the Woods
Article in Downtown News by Jon Regardie. Neighborhood Councils are the "babes in the woods." See last paragraph.
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01/06/2003
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Not Necessarily a DONE Deal
Los Angeles Garment & Citizen article by Eugene Yi re: revised list of HCNC Board of Governors
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01/14/2003
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Police alarm policy on ice
Daily News article by Mariel Garza. re: Council overriding Police Commission. Neighborhood Councils mentioned.
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01/15/2003
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Policy Alarms Council
Times article by Patrick McGreevy. Re: members voting to reconsider police decision not to respond to unverified alarms. Neighborhood Councils mentioned.
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01/15/2003
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Councils flex muscles over security alarms
Daily Breeze article by David Zahniser. re: Neighborhood Council's persuading City Councils vote on the security alarm issue. Neighborhood Councils mentioned
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01/15/2003
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Mayor Hahn Announces Certification of Tarzana Neighborhood Council
News release by the Mayor's Office.
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01/16/2003
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Alarm Plan Pits Police Against L.A. City Council
Times article by Jill Leovy and Patrick McGreevy. re: Police alarm proposal. Neighborhood Councils mentioned
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01/16/2003
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Tarzana council now city's 60th
Daily News digest re: Certification of Tarzana Neighborhood Council
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01/17/2003
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Certification of Vernon/Main Neighborhood Council
Mayor's release annoncing the 61st NC.
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01/31/2003
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Controversy Racks Historic Neighborhood Council
Downtown News article re: election results of Historic Cultural NC.
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02/04/2003
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Neighborhood Councils Flexing Muscle
Times article by Matea Gold re: the power of Neighborhood Councils.
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02/04/2003
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Mayor announces Deputy Mayor Felipe Fuentes to manage the Mayor's Office of the Neighborhood Advocate
Mayor's release. Felipe Fuentes to be liaison to DONE.
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02/04/2003
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Mayor announces new Mayor's Office of Operations
Mayor's release announcing that Deputy Mayor Doane Liu will head the new Mayor's Office of Operations.
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02/04/2003
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HCNC Meets; Toy Takes Seat
Garment & Citizen article by Eugene Yi about the first Historic Cultural NC board meeting and its controversies.
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02/05/2003
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Voting Fights
LA Weekly article by Christine Pelisek re: Historic Cultural Neighborhood Council election controversies.
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02/07/2003
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"Neighborhood Muscle"
Times editorial expressing how impressed they were with the way that Neighborhood Councils made their voices heard during the recent burglar alarm issue. Special mention of the Greater Echo Elysian Neighborhood Council.
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02/11/2003
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Mayor Announces Certification of Atwater Village and Silver Lake NCs
Mayor's news release re: certification of the 62nd and 63rd NC.
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02/12/2003
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Neighborhood Council opinions will weigh more
Daily News article by Harrison Sheppard re: City Council approval of the community impact statement plan.
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02/13/2003
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Advisory panel hopefuls say election flawed
Daily News article re: Controversies at the Van Nuys NC and the Hollywood United elections.
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02/15/2003
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Correcton to story re: HCNC
The Garment and Ctiizen printed this correction to their 2-5-03 story re: the HCNC elections.
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02/19/2003
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Battling neighbors now colleagues on Toluca Lake panel
Daily News article by James Nash re: Toluca Lake NC.
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02/25/2003
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Mayor Swears-in Empowerment Congress and Southwest Area Neighborhood Council Officer.
Release by Mayor re: Mayor congratulates the certification of the Empowerment Congress Southwest and Central Area NC.
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02/27/2003
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Voting Fights.
LA Weekly article by Christine Pelisek re: After a recount and voter-fraud investigation, Chinatown gets a neighborhood council.
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02/28/2003
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Neighborhood Council See Problems
L.A. Business Journal article by Howard Fine. A critique of the NC system to date.
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03/03/2003
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Film Grievances Intensify Amid EIDC Scandal
L.A. Downtown News article by Jason Mandell re: Downtown residents try to solve problems with 'Building Captains' .
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03/04/2003
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Van Nuys dispute to be heard
Daily News by James Nash re: Van Nuys NC meeting and their decision as to how to handle an election dispute.
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03/07/2003
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Su Voz. Su Vecindario. Su Ciudad
"Su Voz. Su Vecindario. Su Ciudad por Agustin Duràn: Junta comunitaria del Concejo Vecinal MacArthur informandoa miembros de la comunidad acerca de los concejos vecinales y su próxima audiencia publica de certificación."
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03/16/2003
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Mayor Hahn Hopes Teamwork Will Solve Residents' Problems.
Times article by Jessica Harrison about TeamWork LA. Subtitled: A new program is intended to get city departments to work together. Some City Council members fear they're left off the team.
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03/17/2003
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"Don't Panic, Prepare"
Times editorial re: Emergency Preparedness and how NCs can play an important role in preparing neighborhoods for disasters.
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03/18/2003
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Neighborhood Councils
City News Service story re: Mayor Hahn issuing spending card to the Reseda NC.
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03/18/2003
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Mayor Hahn Issues Stored Value Card to Reseda Neighborhood Council
Mayor's release.
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03/18/2003
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City Begins Issuing Debit Cards to Neighborhood Advisory Councils
Times article by Patrick McGreevy re: the issuing of debit cards to NCs.
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03/19/2003
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Funds flow to Reseda Council
Daily News by James Nash. Mayor Hahn touts move as next step in Neighborhood Empowerment.
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03/19/2003
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Mayor Hahn Announces Foothill Trails District as the 21st NC in the Valley
Mayor's release.
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03/26/2003
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Council created in Foothills area
Daily News article re: Foothills area as 21st NC.
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03/27/2003
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Neighborhood Alliance Tackles Rule Confusion
SFV Business Journal article by Jacqueline Fox re: attempt by the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils to clear up confusion over election procedures. Mention of Van Nuys Neighborhood Council.
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03/31/2003
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Corner of L.A. Might be Small but it's Home
Profile of Hermon in the Arroyo Seco area. (Times-Bob Pool)
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04/03/2003
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Neighborhood Council leaders hear from Hahn
Daily News article by Rick Orlov reporting on the Congress of Neighborhoods.
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04/06/2003
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Neighborhood Councils Push for More Clout
Times article by Patrick McGreevy re: reporting on the Congress of Neighborhoods.
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04/06/2003
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42 councils in search of a well-run city
Daily News op ed by Kimit Muston arguing that Neighborhood Councils aren't a good idea.
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04/13/2003
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Nelson responds
Letter to the editor of the Daily News by Greg Nelson, general manager of DONE, responding to the editorial on 4-9-03. Note: In the print version, the editorial was entitled "Meaningless reform." In the Internet version, which has been posted below, it is entitled "Local laughingstock."
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04/13/2003
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No respect
Letter to the editor of the Daily News by Jason Belsky responding to the editorial on 4-9-03.
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04/13/2003
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League assails Van Nuys election
Daily News article by James Nash regarding report by the League of Women Voters concerning the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council election challenges.
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04/17/2003
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New budget would raise fees; cut services
Daily News article by Mariel Garza re: proposal in newly proposed city budget to raise trash collection fee. Mentions Reseda and Encino Neighborhood Councils, and a forming group in Sunland-Tujunga.
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04/17/2003
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Mayor's State of the City Address
Full text of the State of the City address. The speech underscored the importance that the Mayor gives to Neighborhood Councils, and mentioned the West Hills Neighborhood Council.
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04/17/2003
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Report Recommends Invalidating Election for Van Nuys Council
Times article by Caitlin Liu re: Van Nuys NC election controversy.
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04/18/2003
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'DONE deal'
Daily News editorial re: the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council election.
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04/21/2003
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Resolution yet to be reached in Van Nuys election dispute
Daily News article by James Nash re: attempts by the Van Nuys NC to resolve their election challenges.
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04/30/2003
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'How Much Can Neighborhood Councils Really Do?'
Northeast Observer editorial by Edward Rivera that references a recent meeting by the Lincoln Heights NC.
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04/30/2003
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Ethnicity raised in Van Nuys vote dispute
Daily News article by James Nash regarding a meeting of the Board of Neigborhood Commissioners at which a recommendation was made to resolve the challenges to the Van Nuys NC election.
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05/01/2003
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Mayor Hahn Announces Chatsworth Neighborhood Council as 68th in Citywide System
News release from Mayor.
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05/02/2003
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Next, Send Garner to Van Nuys
Op ed submitted by Kimit Muston to the Daily News commenting on the Van Nuys NC elections and "the agony of democracy."
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05/04/2003
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40% of Pet Project Funds Going to Salary Accounts
Times article by Matea Gold that claims that some city council members are hoarding money intended to go toward needs in their districts. It's a lengthy article, so Mayor's suggestion that the money go to Neighborhood Councils to be spent is underlined.
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05/06/2003
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Neighborhoods battling EIDC
Daily News article by Rick Orlov regarding possible involvement of Neighborhood Councils in addressing concerns about filming in neighborhoods.
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05/07/2003
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Refocusing EIDC
Daily News article by Harrison Sheppard referring to proposals to involve neighborhood councils in dealing with the EIDC restructuring and film shooting in neighborhoods.
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05/13/2003
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Neighbors Want Bigger Role in Film Shoots
Times article by Jessica Garrison regarding possible involvement of Neighborhood Councils in addressing concerns about film shoots.
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05/13/2003
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Grass Roots Neighborhood Council board election June 28
Argonaut article by Helga Carr announcing 2nd election for Grass Roots Venice NC; a city services fair; local police report; and reports from various GRV committees.
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05/14/2003
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Critics: Panel Bad for Councils
Daily News article quoting some who are criticizing the City for sabotaging efforts to organize Neighborhood Councils.
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05/18/2003
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Letter to the Editor Re: Sun Valley Neighborhood Council article (Carol Dignard)
Letter to the editor of the Daily News from Carol Dignard, a Sun Valley stakeholder, taking exception to the 5-18 article entitled "Critics: Panel Bad for Councils." She worries that the article will scare away people from getting involved in the Neighborhood Council, and she states that their relationship with DONE has been a good one.
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05/19/2003
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'DONE redo'
Daily News editorial charges that the "department undercuts credibility of L.A.'s neighborhood councils" and refers to the controversy surrounding the Van Nuys NC elections.
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05/20/2003
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Question of Conflicts: Neighborhood Council Talks a Lot, Tells Little
Garment & Citizen article about the activities of the Downtown Los Angeles NC and how they handle conflicts of interest.
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05/21/2003
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Arleta Election Flaws Charged
Daily News article by James Nash re: Challenge filed against Arleta NC election.
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05/23/2003
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'Greg Nelson Must Go'
Editorial in the Northeast Observer claiming that DONE leadership is "not up to the task."
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05/27/2003
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Reply to Northeast Observer editorial
Submitted by Greg Nelson.
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05/28/2003
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City Clerk's office will decide Van Nuys races
Daily News article by James Nash re: decision by Van Nuys NC Board of Directors to have City Clerk decide the challenges to their election.
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05/29/2003
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Greg Nelson On L.A.'s Neighborhood Councils: An Evolving, Untested Experiment In Governance
The Planning Report article. Re: An update on the development of Neigborhood Councils and addressing the evolving structure within which Neighborhood councils will participate in the citywide decision making.
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06/01/2003
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Softer L.A. False-Alarm Policy Opposed
Daily News article by Mariel Garza. Re: Alternative suggestion to the adopted burglar alarm policy.
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06/05/2003
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Modified Policy Alarms Proposed
LAPD would be given discretion to respond to unverified burglar calls. Times article by Jessica Garrison.
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06/05/2003
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Neighborhood Watch
San Fernando Valley Business Journal profile on DONE general manager Greg Nelson written by Jacqueline Fox.
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06/09/2003
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ASNC: Certified But Still Protested
Northeast Observer article re; Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council's certification.
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06/09/2003
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Perry Says No to Jail at 1st & Alameda
Garment & Citizen article about councilmember Jan Perry's opposition to proposal to build a jail as part of new police headquaters. Historic Cultural Neighborhood Council is mentioned.
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06/10/2003
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'Greg Nelson Responds to NEO Editorial'
Letter to the editor of the Northeast Observer submitted by the General Manager of the Department of Neigborhood Empowerment in response to a previous editorial. Includes a response from the editor.
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06/12/2003
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Padilla Joins Apartment Fight
Daily News article by Kerry Cavanaugh re: proposal to build affordable housing in Lake View Terrace and Foothill Trails Neighborhood Councils are mentioned
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06/13/2003
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Incessant Film Shoots Leave Residents Reeling
Times article by Jessica Garrison. Re: L.A. neighborhoods want to rein in intrusive projects. The industry opposes restrictions. Neighborhood Councils mentioned.
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06/16/2003
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Panel Puts Off Policy on Alarms
Times srticle by Richard Winton ans Matea Gold that includes a reiteration by Mayor Hahn on his desire for Neighborhood Counicls to have a say in the Police Department's burglar alarm response policy.
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06/18/2003
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Claims denied over Arleta panel election
Challenges were rejected against Arleta NC election.
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06/20/2003
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Mayor to Dedicate 6 Neighborhood City Halls
Times article by Patrick McGreevy re: the ability for the public to use 6 locations to obtain city licenses, building permits and muncipal services without going downtown. Quote from Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council.
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06/21/2003
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Term Limits Reshape L.A. City Council
Los Angeles Business Journal article by Howard Fine. Doesn't contain refernces to Neighborhood Councils, but it does provide valuable information for all Neighborhood Councils.
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06/22/2003
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Local council activity varies
Daily News article by James Nash assessing the work so far by the 33 certified Neighborhood Councils in the Valley. Quotes from the Woodland Hills/Warner Center NC, Canoga Park NC, the forming Panorama City NC, and the West Hills NC.
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06/22/2003
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Local Council Activity Varies
Daily News article by James Nash Re: Progression of Neighborhood Council across the city of Los Angeles
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06/22/2003
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'An Identity, and a History'
Tmes editorial that comments on the efforts of Councilman Nate Holden to rename Crenshaw Boulevard. They said that the idea "didn't bubble up from the community but down from Holden's office."
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06/23/2003
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Neighbors Press Their Own Plan for LAX
Times article by Jennifer Oldham re: an additional plan for the modernization of LAX that was developed by community groups, including the Westchester/Playa del Rey NC.
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06/23/2003
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'More at Stake Than a Name'
Times editorial stating that the last-minute effort to change the name of Crenshaw Boulevard would "demonstrat an utter disregard for the Crenshaw neighborhood councils -- and by extension, every neighborhood council in Los Angeles."
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06/27/2003
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Public Will Get Say in Bid to Name Street After Bradley
Times article by Matea Gold re: City Councils decision on Friday regarding renaming of Crenshaw Blvd. to Mayor Tom Bradley Blvd.
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06/28/2003
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When Lobbying Joins the Family Circle
Times editorial section re: new neighborhood City Halls and their relationship to Neighborhood Councils.
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06/29/2003
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Mayor Hahn Announces Southeast/Central Avenue 73rd Neighborhood Council Certified
Press Release by the Mayor's Office
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06/30/2003
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Mayor Hahn Announces Over 70 Neighborhood Council Certified
Press Release by the Mayor's office
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06/30/2003
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Neighborhood Councils in Pico-Union and MacAthur Park
LA Opinion article by Jorge Luis Macias Re: Residents denoucing the excess of Liquor stores in the area
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07/01/2003
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Mayor Hahn Announces Porter Ranch 74th Neighborhood Council Certified
Press Release from Mayor's Office
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07/02/2003
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Crenshaw Blvd to keep its Name--for Now
Wave article by Betty Pleasant re: City Council's vote to delay consideration of a motion to rename Crenshaw Blvd.
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07/03/2003
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'Model of inefficiency"
Daily News editorial mentioning Neighborhood Councils and their role in delivering better city services.
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07/06/2003
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'A New Force at City Hall'
Times editorial re: growing impact that Neighborhood Councils have on decision-making at City Hall.
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07/06/2003
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Interim City Council to Debut in Baghdad
Depending upon how you view it, this Times article by Hector Tovar is a funny, interesting, or amazing report on the creation of neighborhood councils in Baghdad.
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07/07/2003
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Comic Ingels loses in bid for Encino panel
Daily News article by James Nash re: attempt by Marty Ingels to win a seat on the Encino NC board of directors.
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07/12/2003
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Northridge council members too candid?
Daily News article by James Nash re: the denial by the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners of the application from the organizers of the Northridge NC. One of the main leaders whose language was described as "salty," admitted that his politics "are just to the right of Attila the Hun."
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07/14/2003
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'Beyond Northridge'
Daily News editorial re: the denial of the Northridge NC application and the paper's feeling that "It's time to investigate and overhaul the city's neighborhood council system."
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07/15/2003
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Valley Group to Appeal Denial of City Status
Times article by Jessica Garrison re: the Northridge NC application, stating "Members are told they failed to do enough outreach to represent the Northridge area." Includes quotes from stakeholders, including one person who called the group, "the most irritating and frustrating people that I have ever come in contact with."
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07/15/2003
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Valley Neighbor Blast Plans for High School
Times article by Karina A. Haynes Re: Valley residents opposing the convertion of two shuttered campuses. The Neighborhood Council is mentioned.
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07/18/2003
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Northridge Panel Wants Recognition
Daily News article re: Northridge Neighborhood Council appeal to Los Angeles City Council
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07/19/2003
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Area Councils Will Advise on Budget
Daily News article promoting the upcoming Budget Day.
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07/23/2003
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Council Rejects Appeal by Neighborhood Group
Times article re: unanimous vote by the City Council to deny the appeal of those seeking to certify the Northridge Neighborhood Council.
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07/23/2003
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City Rejects Local Council for Northridge
Daily News article by Rick Orlov re: unanimous vote by the City Council to deny the appeal of those seeking to certify the Northridge Neighborhood Council
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07/23/2003
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Neighborhood Council for Northridge Rejected by City Lawmakers
Metropolitan News-Enterprice article re: Northridge Neighborhood council denial for certification.
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07/23/2003
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Election-day calls links official, activist
Daily News article by James Nash regarding activity during the Van Nuys NC elections.
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07/24/2003
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Neighborhood panel vote partially voided
The Van Nuys NC election challenges were finally resolved by the City Clerk as the final arbiter of the disputes. Two board members were removed. All other challenges were dismissed.
(Daily News - James Nash)
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07/25/2003
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Mayor Hahn Announces Neighborhood Council Budget Day 2003
Mayor's news release explaining the importance of Budget Day and the history it will create.
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07/25/2003
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Councils to get City budget input
First step to be taken to involve NCs in City budget process. (Daily News)
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07/26/2003
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'No justice for Northridge'
Daily News editorial disagreeing with the unanimous decision of the City Council deny certfication to the Northridge Neighborhood Council.
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07/27/2003
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Council reps get lesson in Budget 101
More than 200 NC reps joined Mayor and councilmembers Dennis Zine and Greig Smith at Budget Day. (Daily News by Rick Orlov)
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07/27/2003
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Mayor Announces Winnetka NC as 75th Certified
Mayor's news release.
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07/28/2003
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Winnetka council is 75th to certify
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07/29/2003
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City Council was right
Daily New editiorial re: the Northridge Neighborhood Council appeal
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07/31/2003
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Mayor Hahn Announces Wilshire Center-Koreatown Neighborhood Council 76th Certified
Mayor's News release.
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08/08/2003
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Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Article from South of the Boulevard Today
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08/14/2003
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Fire Station Search On
Hollywood United Neighborhood Council organized a community meeting regarding which site might be selected for the replacement for Fire Station 82. The HUNC board of directors voted for one of the three possible sites. (Kevin Butler- Hollywood Independent)
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08/20/2003
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West Hills council threatens to quit
West Hills NC expressed frustration over their inability to get office space and funding from the City. (Daily News-James Nash)
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08/22/2003
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'DONE and finished?'
Daily News editorial re: criticizing DONE's support for Neighborhood Councils.
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08/25/2003
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'Report Good News'
Letter to the editor of the Daily News from Mary Anne Kienholz of the Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council responding to the article about the West Hills Neighborhood Council.
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08/29/2003
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Top Five - Downtown Neighborhood Council to Weigh in on City Budget Priorities
DLANC has sent out more than 3,000 surveys to stakeholders in an attempt to determine the advice that they will give to the Mayor regarding the priorities that he should include in the new city budget. As an interesting footnote, DLANC defines "stakeholders" so broadly that their definition includes anyone who has a library card from the Central Library. (Downtown News - Kathryn Maese)
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09/02/2003
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'Democracy Inaction'
Daily News editorial complaining that the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council hasn't been meeting.
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09/02/2003
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Council votes to stay rather than disband
West Hills Neighborhood Council board expressed it's frustration,but did not vote to disband. (Daily News-James Nash)
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09/05/2003
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Nelson Responds
Response from Greg Nelson, DONE GM, to editorial entitled 'Demoncracy in Action' (Daily News)
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09/10/2003
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Bungling in Van Nuys
Response to editorial entitled 'Democracy Inaction' from Kurt Baldwin. (Daily News)
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09/10/2003
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'Fact-finding first'
Letter to the Editor of the Daily News from Bill Laxson complaining about something re:Van Nuys Neighborhood Council
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09/15/2003
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Talking Inventory Homelessness Tops Neighborhood Council Agenda
Story about homelessness being top priority of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (Downtown News - Heidi Hardt)
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09/15/2003
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Neighbors want new strip club shut down
Mid -Town North Hollywood Neighborhood Council is fighting the opening of a strip club. (Daily News - James Nash)
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09/16/2003
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Councils hope to be certified - 2 new Northridge panels are replacing older group
After a meeting attended by 78 Northridge stakeholders, the community decided to develop applications for two Northridge Neighborhood Councils. (Daily News - James Nash)
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09/20/2003
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Panel: City is stifling its voice
Valley Glen Neighborhood Council is complaining that they can't have the election procedures they wish to have. (Daily News - James Nash)
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09/24/2003
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City Council Meets in Van Nuys
Van Nuys Neighborhood Council set up a table at the meeting of the City Council. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)
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09/25/2003
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Letter to Editor Re: Valley Glen (Peer Ghent)
Peer Ghent, a Valley stakeholder, wrote a letter to the editor of the Daily Newes presenting what he felt was another side to the story written on 9-24 by James Nash. Mr Ghent criticizes the efforts of the group that is trying to organize the Valley Glen elections.
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09/25/2003
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Letter to Editor: Valley Glen (Judy Price)
Judy Price, a Valley Glen stakeholder, wrote a letter to the editor of the Daily News criticizing the article written by James Nash on 9-24 for not presenting the other side of the story regarding the organizing of the Valley Glen elections. She feels that it is the fault of the organizers that they haven't had an election more than a year after being certified.
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09/25/2003
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'Sharing Power'
Daily News editorial complaining that DONE is being too strict with the Valley Glen Neighborhood Council's attempt to develop it's election procedures.
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09/26/2003
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Mayor Hahn announces certification of Southeast/Central Avenue Neighborhood Council
Over 3 million people now represented through Neighborhood Council (Mayor's Release)
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10/01/2003
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City Watch
City Budget Crisis. Are the NCs ready to tackle the budget crisis? Report from Wilimington NC.
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10/02/2003
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LAPD Focuses on Northeast Valley Crime
Foothill Division makes new efforts to solve crimes. Quote from Greg Nelson included ( Daily News - Jason Kandel)
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10/04/2003
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Zine now running for local council.
Councilman Zine said he's running for a seat on the West Hills Neighborhood Council despite the City Attorney's advice. (Daily News - James Nash)
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10/04/2003
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Learning from L.A.
Fascinating article from the "Gotham Gazette" suggesting different ways in which New York could learn from Los Angeles. The author argues L.A.'s system of Neighborhood Councils is more democratic than New York's community boards, and suggests that it might be time for New York to amend its system. (David Halle)
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10/06/2003
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'Stay put, Dennis'
Daily News editorial urging Councilman Dennis Zine not to run for a seat on the West Hills Neighborhood Council, and criticizing the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.
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10/08/2003
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Mayor Hahn Announces Congress of Neighborhoods
Mayor's release announcing the upcoming Congress of Neighborhoods and the new Empowerment Academy.
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10/10/2003
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'Nelson responds'
Response from Greg Nelson to the Daily News editorial entitled "Stay Put, Dennis."
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10/13/2003
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Lesson Learned
Interview of Mayor Jim Hahn including one question and answer regarding Neighborhood Councils. (San Fernando Valley Business Journal - Jacqueline Fox)
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10/13/2003
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Pro-Secession Regroups, Takes Role of Watchdog
Includes statement from Richard Close about how Valley vote intends to work closely with Neighborhood Councils. (San Fernando Valley Business Journal - Jacqueline Fox)
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10/13/2003
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Neighborhood Councils Stumble at the Gate
Article about the Valley and Neighborhood Councils one year after the defeat of secession. Frustrations of some Neighborhood Council leaders are discussed. West Hills, Sherman Oaks, Valley Glen, Van Nuys Neighborhood Councils are mentioned. (Daily News - Jacqueline Fox)
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10/13/2003
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Landfill Manager Wins Vote- Dump foes claim irregularities in Neighborhood Council election
The manager of the Bradley Landfill got the most votes in the Sun Valley Neighborhood Council election. (Daily News - James Nash)
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10/19/2003
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Just Get Involved -- It Does a Community Good
Letter to the editor of the Daily News from Jim Alger, a leader in the newly -forming Northridge West Neighborhood council. HE answers the question: What's in it for us? He notes that Neighborhood Councils are all about taking part in the community and making a difference.
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10/20/2003
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City Watch 10-20-03
Tax for police? Cleaning up newsracks. Congress of NCs finding its voice? Comment on new governor.
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10/20/2003
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Mayor Hahn Announces Certification of Del Rey Neighborhood Council
Mayor's Release
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10/29/2003
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City Asking for Meeting Conduct Code
Article about the proposed Code of Civility for Neighborhood Councils. Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council is mentioned. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)
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10/30/2003
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$3 Bottle of Water Paid by City Is Called a Rip-Off
Councilman Dennis Zine complained about cost of food and water at last Congress of Neighborhoods. Cost for today's Congress was significantly reduced (Times - Patrick McGreevy)
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11/01/2003
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Secession Is Dead, But Self-Rule Dream Lives
Op ed talking about the effects of the secession defeat in the Valley. Mentions NCs, their effectiveness, and their importance for the future. (Times - David DeVoss)
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11/01/2003
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Mayor Hahn Finds Safety is Top Issue
The topic is stressed by most residents he meets, the Mayor says at a meeting of area councils.
Calling the Neighborhood Councils "a revolution in City government," the Mayor talked about the fiscal crisis and the importance of public safety at the Congress of Neighborhoods. Quotes from East Los Angeles resident and member of the Vermont Harbor Neighborhood Council. (Times - Cara Mia DiMassa)
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11/02/2003
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Council Chokes on High Concessions Charges
Councilman Dennis Zine complained about cost of food and water at last Congress of Neighborhoods. Cost for today's Congress was significantly reduced. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)
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11/02/2003
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Secession Remorse
Article about Valley after secession, and a brief mention of the Neighborhood Council system. (Daily News - James Nash)
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11/02/2003
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Move's defeat created power vacuum
Discusses the situation one year after Valley secession was defeated. Several elected officials talk about the role of the Neighborhood Councils. (Daily News - James Nash)
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11/03/2003
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Hahn Opens Conference for Councils
L.A. Neighborhood panels meet at Convention Center.
Reports on the Congress of Neighborhoods held Saturday, November 1. Quotes from members of Granada Hills North, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, and Woodland Hills - Warner Center Neighborhood Councils. (Daily News - Lisa Stodder)
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11/03/2003
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LA Neighborhood Panels Meet at the Convention Center
Mayor Hahn opens conference for neighborhood councils.
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11/04/2003
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Panelists: Bouroughs are next step for L.A.
Valley leaders say Borough system is better than NCs. (Daily News-James Nash)
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11/05/2003
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Zine Loses bid for Neighborhood Council Seat
At the West Hills Neighborhood Council election, Councilman Dennis Zine withdrew his candidacy for a board seat. 230 people voted. (Daily News - James Nash)
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11/07/2003
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Playa Vista: Neighborhood Council of Westchester-PdR Support Playa Vista Phase II Project Plans.
Arguably, this Neighborhood Council has within its boundaries the most controvesial land use projects. in a close vote, the board voted to support Phase II of the Playa Vista development.
(Argonaut - Rob Wasserman)
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11/13/2003
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Area Reaches Milestones in Neighborhood Council Formation With Certification of El Rey group.
Column by Cindy Frazier takes note of the Del Rey certification, remembers the period during which two Westchester/Playa del Rey groups and the Grass Roots Venice group were trying to become the first group on the westside to be certified, speaks briefly about the last Grass Roots Venice election, and comment on the proposed Code of Civility.
(Argonaut - Cindy Frazier)
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11/13/2003
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Northridge Advisory Panel Took Election to the Dogs tion to the Dogs
DONE received a complaint about the Old Northridge Neighborhood Council election and is investigating. (Daily News - James Nash)
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12/11/2003
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'Going Nowhere'
Guest article by Gerald Silver, president of Homeowners Encino, an member of the executive board of his Neighborhood Council, in which he feels that Neighborhood Councils haven't lived up to their promise. (Daily News)
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12/14/2003
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Response to 'Going Nowhere'
DONE general manager, Greg Nelson, submitted this response to the guest article that was printed in the Daily News on 12-14-03.
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12/15/2003
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Possibility of Change
Letter to the editor from Jim Alger of the Northridge West Neighborhood Council in response to the "Going Nowhere" article. (Daily News)
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12/17/2003
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Year in Review
Growing NC Influence, DONE in 2003, and City budget crisis
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12/29/2003
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City Watch 12-29-2003
Reflections on the Quiet Revolution. 2004: Resolve and Relevance. 2003: DONE Takes a Look Back. Greuel, Chick, Fujioka to Help Prepare NC's for the Upcoming Budget Battle.
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12/29/2003
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Problems Frustrate Local Councils in Test of New Roles
Neighborhood Coucils are bogged down witht the red tape and beauracracy involved with City process.
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03/01/2004
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