Neighborhood spirit stressed Former U.S. Attorney General says that a rekindling of a sense of community through neighborhood action could restore public confidense in government. "The fiber of cities is toughened through the richness, diversity, and spirit of creation of neighborhoods." (Christian Science Monitor-Curtis J. Stomer)	06/26/1974
The Days of Los Angeles are Numbered-and They Ought to Be Opinion editorial by UC Riverside philosophy professor stating that "neighborhood can gernerate better decisions than those imposed on neighborhoods by politicians occupying a distant City Hall." (Times-David Glidden)	08/09/1992
Politicians Should Step Aside...Families Will Lead Opinion editorial states that grass-roots, family-based organizations are the most effective political bodies in the city. By joining forces, they can bend the political process to their will. (Times-Louis Negrete)	09/21/1992
Leaders Focus on Community Links At the League of California Cities conference a workshop aimed at empowering neighborhoods-community-based governing-city officials now recognize that the-top down decision-making may no longer be sufficient in their increasingly diverse and sometimes alienated communities. (Times-Andrea Ford)	10/13/1992
Tap Residents' 'Strong Reservior of Activism' Opinion editorial by an urban planner of cities at Tufts University study noting increase in citizen participation in several U.S. cities. Says that neighborhood boards should be established to promote citizen participation. (Times-Sylvia Patsaouras)	11/02/1992
Making the voices of ordinary citizens count Opinion editorial for a citizens jury process. (USA Today-Ned Crosby and Bob Meek)	01/07/1993
Neighborhood enterprise can restore hope to the innder city Column quoting Robert Woodson founder and president of the Neighborhood Enterprise and Chairman of the council for a Black Economic Agenda, that the solution to the problems in our inner cites is to restore opportunity and responsibility to the people who live here. (OC Register-John Seiler)	01/10/1993
Power belongs in the neighborhoods Analyst from the Reason Foundation says that Mayor Riordan should take seriously a proposal made by Councilman Joel Wachs to decentralize government by establishing 100 neighborhood councils. Riordan must make neighborhood empowerment a cornerstone of his vision for governing. (Times - William D. Eggers & John O' Leary)	08/15/1993
Getting Citizens to Buy In To Tough Choices Mayor and City Manager of Claremont said their City was able to make changes and make tough decisions by involving the public. (League of California Cities-Diann Ring and Glenn Southard)	10/01/1993
How one neighborhood is prepared Guest article about how one neighborhood in Sierra Madre was prepared for the 1991 earthquake. (Daily News-Katherine Dowling)	01/31/1994
Em-power to the people Article speaks about the efforts of councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas to establish a system of elected neighborhood representatives into Empowerment Congresses. (LA Weekly-Maria Elena Fernandez)	04/01/1994
Some Cites (Finally) Are Listening Up Smart cities, such as Richmond, VA, are turning to neighborhoods and citizens to solve tough problems. Mentions Tampa's neighborhood convention. (National Journal-Neal R. Pierce)	09/10/1994
Building From Bottom Up: The Imortance of Neighborhood Groups Opinion editorial about Mayor Riordan's effort to create a new neighborhood iniative. Asks if it is anything more than a "cosmetic play." (Times-Xandra Kayden)	10/23/1994
Building a New Community Street by Street John Gardner, founder of Common Cause, writes on the importance of strong communities (OC Register)	04/10/1995
Follow the bouncing good neighbor prize Part of the "Tipoff" column is a mention of a trip to St. Paul made by Greg Nelson of Councilman Wachs' office. (Daily News-Rick Orlov)	12/03/1995
A Polictical Machine That Creates a Sense of Belonging Opinion editorial commending the work of Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas' efforts to create the 8th District Empowerment Congresses. (Times-Xandra Kayden)	03/10/1996
Even After 2 Decades, ANCs Fall Short of D.C.'s Dream Article about Washington, D.C.'s Advisory Neighborhood Commission system. Started in 1975 as part of home rule, they are still struggling for greater clout and continuity. (Washington Post - Todd Beamon)	03/30/1997
Neighborhood Issue Debated The CAO recommended to the charter reform commission that the NCs be created but that they be appointed by the City Council. (Dialy News-Patrick McGreevy)	01/07/1998
Neighborhood Power is the Key to Charter Debate Long article quotes the chairman of the elected charter reform commission as saying that the debate over the NC system is "the single most important and the hardest" task in the efforts to change Los Angeles' governing scheme. Good discussion about the experiences in other cities. (Times)	03/19/1998
'Better Access to City Hall' Editorial claims that smaller City Council districts could re-create representation, and mentions NCs as one way to increase neighborhood power. (Times)	03/22/1998
Riordan Taps Into Mood for City Panels Mayor's endorsement of advisory NCs is in sync with national trends. But some wonder if groups should have more power. Article reports on results of focus groups on NCs. (Times - Ted Rohrlich)	04/16/1998
Panel urges neighborhood offices City Council committee recommended allocating $1.8 million to set up a Department of Neighborhoods to oversee the creation of NCs. Joel Wachs and Mark Ridley-Thomas voted yes, and Laura Chick voted no. the committee's plan was a system of up to 150 NCs sending representatives to as many as 43 community councils. The full year's cost estimate for the new department with a staff of 34 is $3 million. Chick felt that the department could start with 15 people. (Daily News-Patrick McGreevy)	05/07/1998
Valley's plan for L.A. David Fleming and others called for a revolutionary change in government through the creation of 15 quasi-cities with elected mayors and city councils, and 50-member metropolitan government. L.A. Business Advisors would oppose any system of NCs that would give them planning and land use powers. (Daily News - Patrick McGreevy)	06/05/1998
Panel OKs review of councils An elected charter commission committee voted unanimously to recommend that all ordinances reviewed by elected community councils that would have session-making authority. The full commission had already agreed that the councils should be given a small portion of the city budget to use for high-priority services. (Daily News-Lisa Van Poryen)	06/05/1998
'L.A. as city-state' Editorial supports David Fleming's plan to create 15 "quasi-cities" instead of neighborhood councils. Each would habe great automony, but would be part of a larger 50-member Metropolitan Council (paid $100 per meeting) that would provide citywide services. (Daily News)	06/07/1998
Wrong Turn on Charter Editorial states that it would be wrong to create NCs that have elected leaders with decision-making powers. (Times)	06/14/1998
"Governing Los Angeles Requires Flexibility" Opinion editorial by the CEO if ARCO and the head of County Federation of Labor argue that the new charter should not lock the city into a one-size-fits-all mandate for NCs. NCs should not be a new layer of bureaucracy. The charter should neither mandate or prohibit NCs. The decision should be left to our elected officials,. (Times - Mike Bowlin and Miguel Contreras)	06/15/1998
Neighborhood Council Debate Shouldn't Be A Private Affair Opinion editorial provides advice to Charter commissioners how to shape the new NC system. (Times - Xandra Kayden)	06/21/1998
"Local Empowerment Key to Any Measure's Success" Opinion editorial by a Valley business leader who proposes a plan to create quasi-cities in order to bring government closer to the public. He predicts that without true local empowerment, the new Charter proposal will be defeated in the Valley and more people will support secession. The city would be divided into wholly contained communities, each of which would be allowed to retain the tax increments that new development produced. (Times - David W. Fleming)	07/12/1998
"Advisory Councils Lack Clout to Effect Change" Opinion editorial by a CSUN professor states that the plans of Mayor Riordan, or Councilmembers Wachs and Ridley-Thomas to create advisory NCs will fail. She cites researchers who say that "participatory democracy demands too much from citizens to be broadly appealing." Residents want to be repesented, and not to attend meetings. What is really needed is neighborhood government that brings power closer to residents. (Times-Shirley Svorny)	07/19/1998
Ex-official says area councils divisive Former City Attorney Burt Pines said that if there isn't a compromise found on the issue of neighborhood councils, charter reform bill be doomed by polarizing people. (Daily News-Rick Orlov)	07/24/1998
Neighborhood Councils Letter to the editor from Tony Lucente, President of the Studio City Residents Assn re: the potential of NCs. (Daily News)	09/09/1998
Group back empowered local councils A group of business, labor, and community leaders called The Coalition favored elected and empowered NCs as part of the Charter reform. An NC decision would require 2/3rds vote of City Council to override. Supporters included Tom Hayden, David Fleming, Jon Shaughnessy, Gordon Murley, Bob Scott, and Sal Grammatico. Polly Ward felt that the new groups might spell the demise of groups like the Studio City Residents Assn. (Daily News)	09/14/1998
L.A.'s Pockets of Power Presents the arguments in the charter reform process for and against NCs. Highlights successes of long-time neighborhood groups, including empowerment congresses. (Times - Jim Newton)	09/25/1998
Charter panel advises against wide powers for neighborhood councils A task force of the elected charter reform commission is recommending that NCs not have decision-making powers. One alternative recommendation would create 23 NCs that would be self-selected, and the other would create one 7-member panel for each City Council district, and that they have a small pool of discretionary funds for local services. (Daily News-Patrick McGreevy)	10/16/1998
Charterama: Report and Commentary on efforts to reform the L.A. City Charter. Charter Reform Forever Article comments on how long the charter reform process is taking. "It is a ghost ship of the lost. A Flying Dutchman of the damned. But this is no journey. Charter reform is the destination. Charter reform is forever." (Civic Center NEWSource - Robert Greene)	10/19/1998
Charter panel to vote on City Council size, neighborhood powers The elected charter reform commission will meet today to take crucial votes regarding power for NCs. The commissioners are divided on the issues. The Coalition, a group of homeowner and business leaders mainly from the Valley, proposed 9-member elected NCs in each City Council district with power to decide land use issues. The tide seems to be shifting away from NCs with decision-making power. (Daily News - Patrick McGreevy)	10/19/1998
Decision time Editorial urges the charter reform commissions to adopt plans that share power with the people. (Daily News)	10/19/1998
Neighborhood council backers suffer setback A deeply divided elected charter reform commission voted 4-10 against (Hahn, Castenada, Kayser, Pacheco) a plan to create 35 NCs with decision-making power. It voted to create a new Department of Neighborhoods to support whatever system is created. Councilman Mike Feuer argued for appointed NCs with decision-making power. The downtown business community opposed decision-making power, and what it believed would be a new and costly layer of bureaucracy. (Daily News-Patrick McGreevy)	10/20/1998
Cityhood may benefit from panel defeat Unless NCs are given decision-making power, backers of the secession movement feel that this will help their efforts. Glushon argued for a participatory model, and said that when leaders are appointed by City Hall, it isn't real empowerment. In pointing out that citizenship should not be an issue, Pacheco said, "Any human being living in the neighborhood could participate." (Daily News-Patrick McGreevy)	10/21/1998
Promoting a False Promise Opinion editorial by Daniel Garcia (former Planning commissioner) argues that NCs would fragment the city if they had land use powers. (Times-Daniel Garcia)	10/23/1998
The Lure of Politics as Therapy Kevin Starr argues that we don't need 280 more elected officials. The plan to give the NCs decision-making power would fragment the city and evolve into a Monty Python circus of obstructionism and political posturing. (Times)	10/25/1998
Put neighborhood council plan up to a vote Opinion editorial by City Attorney James K. Hahn, in stating that City Hall is broken, feels that a strong system of elected NCs can be a fix. Put the issue on the ballot. (Daily News)	10/26/1998
Panel backs compromise on neighborhood councils Elected charter reform commision voted (8-4) to create a network of up to 25 NCs without power over land use matters. Chairman Chemerinsky felt that plans to give NCs decision-making power would draw enough opposition from the business community to doom NCs. There was discussion about the importance of the NC board representing the diversity of the area. The proposed called for 25 NCs with 7 members each. (Daily News-Patrick McGreevy)	10/27/1998
Panel Backs Creation of Advisory Councils Elected charter reform commission voted (8-4) to create a network of advisory NCs whose members would be selected by local caucus elections, with a second choice for the voters being elected NCs. Mayor Riordan opposed elected NCs with land use power. (Times-Jim Newton)	10/27/1998
Neighborhood Councils Backed by Charter Panel A dramatically new system for representing Los Angeles' neighborhoods won endorsement from the elected charter reform commission by an (8-4) vote. (Times - Jim Newton)	10/27/1998
'Valley leaders mourn reform' Members of The Coalition said that they might boycott the planned citywide convention on November 7 because NCs were not recommended to have land use powers. The chair of the appointed charter reform commission said he felt that a majority of the public want advisory NCs. (Daily News - Patrick McGreevy)	10/28/1998
Neighborhoods and the L.A. Leviathan It appears that the secession efforts will fail, but the process has caused a reexamination of the city's governmental structure. The article states that devolving power is a lot harder than it looks, and NCs would just add another layer of bureaucracy to a system that is already too complex. (Governing Magazine - Alan Ehrenhalt)	11/01/1998
'Accept Compromise or All of L.A. Loses' Opinion editorial by two members of the elected charter reform commission urges self-interest groups to tone down the rhetoric and accept a compromise plan. They point to the creation of an NC system as inspired reform. (Times - Erwin Chemerinsky & Jackie Dupont-Walker)	11/02/1998
Land-use authority rejected Despite pressure from Valley-based groups, the elected charter reform commission voted against giving NCs decision-making powers of land-use matters. The vote was 3-9. Instead, the plan calls for the creation of at least five area planning commissions. The commission decided to aim for the June ballot as opposed to the April ballot. (Daily News - Patrick McGreevy)	11/03/1998
'Residents lose in latest elected charter panel sellout' In this editorial, the Daily News doesn't believe that the charter reform process will produce anything meaningful. (Daily News)	11/04/1998
'A crying shame' Editorial states that "residents lose in latest elected charter panel sellout." It claims that the reform commissioners "knuckled under to the bully boy who have ruined the city." (Daily News)	11/04/1998
Initiative drive weighed for empowered councils The Coalition said it is considering an initiative drive to urge the elected commission to reconsider its position regarding NCs. Senator Tom Hayden said he is considering trying to qualify a ballot measure to amend the Charter. (Daily News - Patrick McGreevy)	11/07/1998
Letter to the Editor Many letters regarding neighborhood councils, charter reform, and secession. (Daily News)	11/07/1998
Citizens Respond to Charter Reform Ideas At the Constitutional Convention, the elected charter reform commission had heated discussions on NCs and increasing mayoral powers. More than 200 people attended. (Times - Joe Mozingo)	11/08/1998
Everyone gets grabby at charter convention Boycotters of the first ever City Charter Convention said that a charter that gave only advisory powers to NCs would be the "death of charter reform." About 250 people attended. (Daily News - Patrick McGreevy)	11/08/1998
Valley leaders stage boycott of charter meeting Richard Close, a secession leader, claimed that the proposed new charter would only shift power from theCity Council to the mayor. About 250 people attended the convention. Some Valley and West Los Angeles leaders called for a boycott of the event. Members of the 8th District Empowerment Congresses were opposed to giving the mayor more power, and supported advisory NCs. Mayor Riordan and City Attorney Hahn favored the commission's recommended charter. (Daily News- Patrick McGreevy)	11/08/1998
Advisory panels frustrated by their lack of real power Some Valley leaders made the argument for NCs with decision-making power. The article discusses the influence that some existing advisory groups have or don't have. (Daily News - Deborah Sullivan)	11/08/1998
'Charter Reform Vote Will Bolster Cityhood' Opinion editorial by a secession leader criticized the elected charter reform commission for voting against giving decision-making powers to NCs, and said that the decision would help secession efforts. (Times - Richard Close)	11/08/1998
Elected Charter Reform Commission This article includes photos of the 15 charter reform commissioners and profiles some of them. It does an excellent job of explaining the work that the commission has done, and what lies ahead for it. Companion article explains that attorney Richard Macias was appointed to the elected commission to replace Gloria Romero who resigned after being elected to the State Assembly. (Civic Center NewSource - Robert Greene)	11/09/1998
Elected Reform Commission Offers True Reform, Riodan Says The mayor argued that the new charter would improve the accountability of L.A. officials. He applauded the work of the elected commission. (Civic Center NewSource)	11/09/1998
The clock's ticking Editorial declares that the charter convention was "a big bomb." It says that the key to shutting down secession is creating NCs with decision-making power. Advisory councils, it says, would do nothing to reduce voter resentment and alienation. (Daily News)	11/10/1998
'The more things change....' Opinion editorial from a Valley business leader critizes the work of the charter reform commissions. He feels that appointed area planning commissions would not be a good substitute for NCs with decision-making power. (Daily News - William F. Powers, Jr.)	11/10/1998
Secession Is the City's Only Hope Opinion editorial by a Valley secession leader who says that the two charter reform commissions have failed to propose meaningful changes. (Times - Bob Scott)	11/11/1998
Charter reform sonnet fails test of time Opinion editoral from Valley leader declares that "true charter reform is dead." The solution is to throw out both commissions and write a charter of 15-17 pages. (Daily News - Marvin R. Selter)	11/13/1998
'Local Control Lies in Decentralization' Opinion editorial by a professor at CSUN states that effective reform requires much more than giving decision-making power to NCs. It requires the transfer of budgetary authority. Individual neighborhoods must be given their share of tax revenues and be allowed to spend it as they wish. Advisory NCs will not significantly increase participation or communication. (Times - Shirley Svorny	11/15/1998
'Zoning Issues Are Key in Secession Move' Opinion editorial by a researcher for the elected charter reform commission stating that giving local control to NCs and business groups runs the risk of the power being used as a political instrument to exclude "undesirable" development from middle- and upper-income areas. This is the real reason why Valley homeowners and business interests are promoting secession or NCs with decision-making power (Times - Tom Hogen-Esch)	11/15/1998
Charter Watch 11-16-98. This edition reviewed the results of the charter convention, and the first meeting of the elected commission after the convention. Quotes from Erwin Chemerinsky, Rick Tuttle, Keith Comrie, Joel Wachs, John Shaughnessy, Bennett Kayser, Richard Riordan, Dennis Zine, and Bill Weinberger. (Charter Watch)	11/16/1998
Council's Panel releases charter revision plan The appointed charter reform commission released its draft, but wil not send it to theCity Council until they meet with the elected commission beginning Thursday. Its version would allow the NCs to determine how their leaders are selected. (Daily News - Patrick McGreevy)	11/17/1998
'Breaking the Code' Editorial questions what's wrong with people in the Valley wanting to control zoning decisions. (Daily News)	11/17/1998
Reform Panel Unveils Draft of L.A. Charter Appointed commission released its draft report. It proposes to craete a Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. The chairs of the two commissions are shceduled to meet today. (Times - Jim Newton)	11/17/1998
Charter reform panels strike deal The heads of the two commissions reached an agreement on Tuesday on a single set of proposals, and will have a conference call with other commissioners on Thursday. (Daily News - Patrick McGreevy)	11/18/1998
Prospects for Compromise Charter Plan Dim The chairs of the two commissions are so divided that they decided not to meet on Thursday. The City Council has been pressuring the appointed commission to hold its ground. Mayor Riordan has been doing the same to the elected commission. The main issue is over mayoral power. (Times - Jim Newton)	11/18/1998
Chairman of charter panel calls for delay Chairman of the elected charter reform commission asked his comission to delay a vote on the entire package while he works out a compromise with the chairman of the appointed commission. The main point of contention is over mayoral powers. (Daily News - Patrick McGreevy)	11/19/1998
At 83, Anne Finn stands touch The widow of Councilman Howard Finn is a tough player on the elected charter reform commission. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	11/22/1998
Riordan-Wachs Opinion Editorial Praised decision of the elected charter reform commission for its final work product which included NCs. (Times)	12/01/1998
Letter from Councilman Richard Alarcon In a letter elected charter reform commission, the Councilman says, "I support the concept of empowered Neighborhood Councils."	12/02/1998
Two panels to seek common ground A committee of the two charter reform commissions will meet today in an effort to reach a compromise. One of the issues involves the NC system. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	12/03/1998
Joint Conference Panelists Inch Toward Single Charter-Reform Plan The committee agreed on advisory NCs and a network of local planning boards. It decided to scrap a plan to allow voters to opt to elected decision-making NCs, and to stick with a system of self-selecting advisory NCs with membership open to business, community groups, and non-citizen residents as well as qualified voters. (Civic Center NewSource - Robert Greene)	12/07/1998
'Representation Is Key' Editorial says that we should have just one charter proposal come from the work of the two commissions. The compromise proposal for advisory NCs must still be approved by each commission. (Times)	12/21/1998
Elected Commission Unveils Proposal for Revamping of City Charter Details about how the NCs would be elected or appointed, and what powers they have, still need to be worked out. (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)	12/29/1998
Charter reform proposal released After 18 months, the elected charter reform commission released its proposal. It would create a Department of Neighborhoods and ask voters if the NC members sould be elected with decision-making powers. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	12/29/1998
Elected Panel Unveils Its Version of New Charter The elected charter reform commission released its version of the new charter. It is still sharply divided with the appointed commission. Main charter proposal would include advisory NCs, but voters would have the option to vote for decision-making NCs. (Times - Jim Newton)	12/29/1998
"The Elected Panel Should Aim to Win, Not Tie" Opinion editorial by a Valley leader argues that the compromise charter fails to deliver a more accountable, efficient, and responsive city government. (Times - Lee Kanon Alpert)	01/04/1999
"Join the Many, Not the Few" Opinion editorial by the president of the League of Women Voters states that an Office of Neighborhood Empowerment would work better than elected councils. The Civic Coalition for Charter Reform (comprised of 22 voluntary and nonprofit organizations) supports the compromise, advisory model because it would be more inclusiive. Elected NCs would not do a good job of building a civic institutional infrastructure necessary to bring together our diverse communities. (Times - Xandra Kayden)	01/04/1999
'Why Wait for More Participation?' Opinion editorial by Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas argues that we can create more neighborhood participation without it being in the charter. Effective NCs can be enacted like the 8th District Empowerment Congresses without putting them in the new charter proposal which maybe sinking. (Times - Mark Ridley-Thomas)	01/07/1999
'Neighborhood councils can be created now' Opinion editorial by Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas says that "citizen participation, in the form of neighborhood councils, is key to voter interest in charter reform." The details should be created by ordinance. (Daily News - Mark Ridley-Thomas)	01/13/1999
Dissing the Voters Unfortunately, the proposed Office of Neighborhood Empowerment (ONE) would develop the system of NCs whose every detail would have to be approved by the City Council. (New Times Los Angeles - Jill Stewart)	01/14/1999
New plan mandates council growth Concessions by Mayor Riordan over the power of the mayor to fire department heads has resulted in a new agreement between the chairs of the two charter reform commissions, and a unanimous vote by appointed commission Wednesday night. The possibility of voters being able to choose elected decision-making NCs was eliminated. Elected commissioner Bennett Kayser said he would fight the compromise. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	01/21/1999
Charter Groups Compromise Leaders of the two commissions hammered out a compromise and got the support of Mayor Riordan. The appointed commission unanimously approved the compromise. Supporters of decision-making NCs on the elected commission don't appear to have enough votes to prevail. (Times - Jim Newton)	01/21/1999
Elected Charter Panel OKs Unified Plan Amid Dissent The elected charter reform commission voted to adopt the unified package. Four members voted no. Boland's comments in opposition may indicate that the secessionists won't be happy with the compromise. Other no votes were Hahn, Kayser who offered a series of amendments that were all rejected. (Times - Jim Newton)	01/26/1999
Charter panel endorses single measure Elected charter commission voted 10-4 to support the unified proposal. Council president John Ferraro said he would try and keep the City Council from making any changes to the unified proposal. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	01/26/1999
City considers changes in joint charter proposal Some City Council members said they would seek amendments to the unified proposal adopted by the two charter commissions. Councilmember Rita Walters noted that if the elected commission didn't like any further changes, they would put their own measure on the ballot. Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas said that the NC provisions would be the most important part of the entire proposal. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	01/27/1999
City Council Urged to Put Unified Charter on Ballot Councilman Joel Wachs said he would introduce a motion to have the City Council adopt the unified proposal without any changes. Councilmembers Mike Feuer and Laura Chick agreed. (Daily News - Patrick McGreevy)	01/28/1999
Glitches Found in Compromise Charter Draft Oversights are being found just 48 hours before the two commissions hope to approve the final draft of their unified plan. Others continue to argue their cases, such as arguments regarding NCs. (Times - Jim Newton)	01/30/1999
'Maybe It's Not Perfect, but This Charter Works' Opinion editorial by two city councilmembers declares that the unified proposal gives residents a greater say and hold decision-makers more accountable. A single ballot proposal is essential. The NCs would respond to legitimate concerns about myopic interests dictating community policy because they would include the diverse components of the area. (Times - Joel Wachs & Mike Feuer)	02/05/1999
City Charter Panel Seeks to Accelerate Reform Plan Elected charter reform commission voted 9-4 to make the charter take effect on July 2000 rather than a year later as favored by the City Council. But the section about NCs would take effect immediately. (Times - Jim Newton)	02/18/1999
Joint City Charter Panel OKs Compromise Leaders of the two commissions voted unanimously to support the compromise proposal, but two more critical votes remain by the full elected commission and the City Council. (Times - Jim Newton)	02/25/1999
Council Sends Proposed New Charter to Voters The City Council voted unanimously to put the unified charter proposal on the ballot in June. Councilmembers Bernson, Holden, Hernandez, and Goldberg expressed concerns. Wachs, Miscikowski, and Feuer praised the approval. (Times - Jim Mewton)	03/03/1999
Council OKs unified charter proposal for ballot City Council voted 14-0 to place the unified proposal on the ballot, but some elected commissioners (Boland and Castaneda) vowed to work against it. Councilman Richard Alarcon said he plans to raise funds to campaign against the proposal, in part, because of the NC section. Councilman Rudy Svorinich and Nate Holden expressed their concerns. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	03/03/1999
'Compromise Pretending It's Reform' Opinion editorial by a Valley secession leader who says that the charter proposal offends few, excites few, and offers little or no reform. Argues that secession is now the only option to truly change city government. (Times - Richard Close)	03/14/1999
Ridley-Thomas Pushes for Action on Neighborhood Councils The councilman wants the City Council to move forward now to create a system of NCs by approving ordiances to create a Department of Neighborhood Empowerment as required by the proposed charter. He said that he is still undecided as to whether or not he will support the charter ballot measure. Greg Nelson, aide to Councilman Wachs, suggested that the shaping of the ordinance should probably include significant public input. (Civic Center NewSource)	03/15/1999
Svorinich, Fiedler to Take Lead in Opposing Charter Reform Arguments Councilman Rudy Svorinich and former congresswoman Bobbi Fiedler from the Valley said they will lead the effort to draft ballot arguments in opposition to the ballot measure. (Civic Center NewSource)	03/15/1999
District councils measure proposed The City Council approved a motion by Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas to have the City Attorney begin drafting an ordinance to create a Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. Councilman Holden called the effort "symbolic", and Councilman Bernson said he is concerned that the councils would become politicized. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	03/24/1999
Lawmakers Vote to Move Forward on Creating Advisory Neighborhood Councils City Council voted to get a jump on the charter reform process by passing a motion by Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas to begin creating the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. Ridley-Thomas promoted his Empowerment Congresses, and Wachs pressed for smaller councils that were more independent from City Hall and transcended district lines. Laura Chick wanted councils that were more directly tied to city agencies which would reformat themselves to deliver services in response to neighborhood needs. (Metropolitan News-Enterprise - Robert Greene)	03/24/1999
Council leaning toward department to oversee neighborhood councils City Council approved Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas' motion to begin drafting an ordinance to create a new Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. Councilman Wachs said it will shorten the time to get the system running after the ballot measure is passed. (Los Angeles Independent)	03/31/1999
Most Know Little About the Proposed New City Charter Los Angeles Times poll found that virtually no one knows anything about the proposed charter amendment. After being told about some key features, including NCs, 45% said they would vote yes, 23% no, with 32% undecided. After presenting pro and con arguments about the NC proposal, the results were: 32% were most likely to support the charter; 21% less likely; 32% said the NC section wouldn't have much effect on how they would vote; and 11% didn't know. (Times - Susan Pinkus)	04/01/1999
Council throws residents a bone with neighborhood plan Community leader found two problems with Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas' plan to start creating the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment right away. One is that they have no decision-making powers. (Daily News - Earl O. Hutchinson)	04/04/1999
City Watch 04-05-99. Opinion editorial by Yadi Hashemi explains the NC section of the charter proposal, and says that its success depends upon the availability of resources. They will fail if they become political machines for city council members. They can plan a major role in the delivery of services and improving ethnic and race relations. They can coordinate the work of nonprofits. (Charter Watch - Yadi Hashemi)	04/05/1999
Council Panel Again Takes Up Specifics of Neighborhood Councils The Governmental Efficiency Committee picked up where it left off a year ago as it began discussing how to create a Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. Laura Chick felt that staff from the 40 or so city departments hould be redeployed to the new department so that the focus could be on service delivery. (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)	04/08/1999
How Neighborhood Councils Can Enliven Urban Democracy Opinion editorial by the president of the League of Women Voters says that those on the NCs will determine how they will affect governance. Through annual meetings, the NCs can share interest and broader visions. (Times - Xandra Kayden)	05/09/1999
Clout for Neighborhoods Editorial urges a yes vote on the new charter because it will give neighborhoods serious clout. Too many years of frustration and unkept promises from City Hall have led to the push for NCs. (Times)	05/09/1999
Council Panel Gives Preliminary Approval to Neighborhood Councils Governmental Efficiency Committee OK'd an ordinance that would establish NCs. It will come back to committee for a final vote. Quotes from councilmembers Wachs and Ridley-Thomas regarding inclusiveness. (City News Service - Dominic Berbeo)	05/24/1999
Local control remains key question Mayor Riordan said that the NCs would have tremendous political clout. But critics disagree, such as Councilmember Jackie Goldberg and Commissioner Bennett Kayer. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	05/24/1999
Council pressure succeeds in setting labor vs. reform The County Federation of Labor voted 41-14 to oppose the new charter. Fundraising has started on both sides of the ballot measure. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	05/25/1999
Wachs leads effort to pass neighborhood councils decree Chairman of the Governmental Efficiency Committee, Joel Wachs, explained why the committee wants to get started on creating the NC system even before the election. It was noted that Wachs proposed the idea six years when he was running for mayor. (Daily News -Rich Orlov)	05/25/1999
Proposal for Neighborhood Councils Moves Forward in Committee Although a majority of the City Council members oppose the new charter proposal, the Governmental Efficiency Committee moved forward to get started on the creation of the NC system. Speaking about the City Council, committee chairman Joel Wachs said that there hasn't been the will to establish council without a mandate from the voters. A city staff report said that each NC could require additinal discretionary funding. (Metropolitan News-Enterprise - Robert Greene)	05/25/1999
'On L.A. Council, the Selfish Rule' Opinion editorial by the chairman of the elected charter reform commission says that the opposition to the new charter is from a few city council members who don't want change because it modestly reduces their extraordinary powers. Their tactics are based on power, not principle. Some council members who oppose the new charter, such as Mike Hernandez and Rudy Svorinich, never came to a commission meeting or expressed their views during the two-year process. (Times - Erwin Chemerinksky)	05/27/1999
Charter Supports Say Revised Document Could Keep City Together Members of the elected charter reform commission urged voters to support the measure and keep the city together. Councilmembers who contributed money to defeat the new Charter include Rita Walters, Hal Bernson, John Ferraro, and Mike Hernandez. (City News Service - Dominic Berbeo)	06/01/1999
Council angers charter panel A majority of the members of the elected charter reform commission were angered at what they felt was a double-cross by the City Council. Commissioner Rob Glushon said that when the commission made concessions that they would get the support of the City Council. After election, the elected commission still has a week to place additional charter amendments on the next ballot. Councilman Joel Wachs said, "This is, pure and simple, about power. The council has it and they don't want to give it up. This is just the arrogance of power at City Hall." Councilmember Jackie Goldberg denied the charges. (Daily News - Rich Orlov)	06/02/1999
Council Accused of Sabotaging Charter Effort Elected charter reform commissioner Rob Glushon, in criticizing the City Council, said, "The council members oppose this for one reason and one reason alone. It's not good for them." After the City Council voted unanimously to place the matter on the ballot, many of them now oppose it. (Times - Jim Newton)	06/02/1999
Wachs to Quit as Council President Pro Tem In a symbolic move, Joel Wachs said he is quitting as pro tem of the City Council to protest the efforts of his colleagues to thwart passage of the new City Charter. (City News Service - Dominic Berbeo)	06/04/1999
Charter proposal's efficiency touted, doubted by analysts Boosters of the charter proposal claim that it would create enough efficiencies at City Hall to offset the costs of the new Department of Neighborhood Empowerment or an expanded City Council. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	06/04/1999
Wachs Quits Key Council Post Over Charter Opposition Councilman Joel Wachs announced that he was resigning his position as the President Pro Tem of theCity Council because he is disillusioned with the majority of theCity Councils rejection of charter reform and no longer respects those colleagues. His term was about to expire in July. He also criticized the council-sponsored advertisements in opposition to the ballot measure. Councilmember Jackie Goldberg called it an act of desperation. (Times - Jim Newton & Miguel Bustillo)	06/04/1999
Charter battle heating up in final stretch Councilman Joel Wachs resigned his position as the President Pro Tem of the City Council after reading the campaign disclosure reports that showed several council members were contributing to the opposition campaign after negotiating changes and voting to place it on the ballot. Mayor Riordan said that the new charter was needed to stop "legal corruption. What we have now is a field day for lobbyists and special interest." (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	06/04/1999
Humanizing L.A. Subtitled "The City's Future Is in Its Neighborhoods," the author writes, just days before the public vote on the Charter Reform package, that "neighborhood councils are the reform charter's most radical break with the city's past. They would do the most to give Los Angeles shared civic culture to replace the elitist one that has failed." (Times - D.J. Waldie)	06/06/1999
Life and Times Transcript from KCET's "Life and Times" that included a second-segment interview with Councilman Joel Wachs who talked about the election and the new NC system.	06/09/1999
Los Angeles Reinvents Itself, Adopting New City Charter 60% of the voters approved the new Charter, including the requirement for a new system of NCs. (New York Times - Todd Purdum)	06/10/1999
Power Lines - Richard Riordan, Pol Writer analyzes results of the election at which the new City Charter was approved. (LA Weekly - Harold Meyerson)	06/11/1999
City Limits - The Charter End Game Writer comments on the resignation of Joel Wachs as the City Council's President Pro Tem, and the hostile reaction from colleagues. The writer said, "The council members who opposed this charter belong in the dumpster of history." (LA Weekly - Marc Haefele)	06/11/1999
Panel vote favors new city department Governmental Efficiency Commmittee voted 2-0 to recommend creation of the Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment. Joel Wachs said that the estimated ongoing costs of $3-5 million per year weren't high enough. Laura Chick hoped costs would be offset by efficiencies and reductions in City Council staffs. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	06/17/1999
Help Wanted Attempts by Mayor Riordan to find a General Manager for the new Department of Neighborhood Empowerment -- someone to be the point person on implementation of the new charter. (Los Angeles Independent - P.R. McDonald)	07/09/1999
City delays vote on local councils The City Council voted 9-5 to delay a vote on implementing the City Charter and start the process of creating DONE. Councilman Joel Wachs presented a report from the Governmental Efficiency Committee on June 29, and said, "The charter gives us 120 days, but we are prepared to move ahead now. We are proposing a system as open as possible and not to keep the status quo." (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	07/10/1999
'Enacting reform up to, gulp, council" Guest editorial by Bill Weinberger by a member of the elected charter reform commission was written right after the voters approved the new charter. (Daily News)	07/11/1999
Council Plays Tug of War Over Neighborhood Councils City Council gave tentative approved to the backbone system, but the meeting included a hour of personal attacks. (City News Service - Dominic Berbeo)	07/13/1999
Empowerment agency backed City Council voted 13-1 (Holden no) to give preliminary approval to creation of a Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment. 9 of the 15 Council members opposed the new Charter. ((Daily News - Rick Orlov)	07/14/1999
Will neighborhood councils give say to communities? Quotes from coastal residents on future of new NC system. (Daily Breeze - Shante Morgan)	07/20/1999
"The Valley model" Editorial praised Mayor Riordan's plan to appoint three Valley residents to the new Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. (Daily News)	07/21/1999
Mayor Signs Law Creating Department of Neighborhood Empowerment Mayor Riordan said, "For the first time, Angelenos will have a way to hold their elected officials accountable and to have their voices heard." (City News Service - Loren Keller)	07/23/1999
Jubilant Mayor Riordan Signs Neighborhood Councils Law Ordinance creates department to oversee network of local groups throughout L.A. It is the first action implementing sweeping charter reform approved by voters last month. The mayor said, "Whether I'm visiting Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles or the Valley, the one thing I've heard over and over again is that Angelenos don't feel connected to their government. From this day on, people will feel connected and involved in their government." (Times - Patrick McGreevy)	07/24/1999
Mayor Announces Nominees for New Neighborhood Empowerment Commission Mayor Riordan announces his nominees for the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. (City News Service - Loren Keller)	08/09/1999
Riordan names diverse choices for commission Mayor announced 7 nominees to form the first Board of Neighborhood Commissioners -- Lee Kanon Alpert, Carrie Castro Armour, Keith Weaver, Pat Herrera Duran, Sister Jennie Lechtenberg, Christopher Pak, and Bill Weinberger. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	08/10/1999
Mayor nominates Valley men to key panel Talks about Lee Kanon Alpert and Keith Weaver who were nominated to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. Any Valley nominee, Carrie Castro Armour, withdrew her name due to time constraints. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	08/14/1999
Neighborhood Councils Can--and Do--Work. Guest writer, who served on NC in Washington, D.C., is optimistic. Says biggest danger is overexpectation. (Times - Arthur Purcell)	08/17/1999
Council OKs salary range for position City Council set a salary range of $99,786 to $149,689 for the new head of DONE. (Daily News)	08/18/1999
'Flawed Councils May Stifle, Not Empower Guest editorial writers say that NCs offer huge potential for mischief and could result in a reduced voice for ordinary people. Charge that NC is flawed. (Los Angeles Times - Gerald and Myrna Silver)	08/22/1999
Homeowners see hope in vacancy for Neighborhood Empowerment board Following resignation of a BONC nominee, homeowners see an opportunity. Two names being talked about as replacements are Merle Singer and Gordon Murley. Murley worried that NCs could disenfranchised groups like his Woodland Hills Homeowners' Organization. (L.A. Independent - P.R. McDonald)	09/02/1999
Riordan Nominee Mary Louise Longoria was nominated to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. (City News Service)	09/08/1999
2 Named to Implement Charter Reform Effort Mayor Riordan nominated Rosalind Stewart to be the first general manager of DONE, and Yolanda Chavez to be the assistant general manager. (Times - Jeffrey Rabin/Jim Newton)	09/30/1999
Community disappointed with first Neighborhood Convention Reporter was critical of the first Neighborhood Convention at the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park organized by Mayor Riordan. Crticics said that they wanted more time to network, more specifics, less time spent by politicians focusing on themselves. Councilman Joel Wachs said that the key to success of the NCs will be resources and a willingness to share power. Councilmember Cindy Miscikowski said that there is "no deep support" for NCs on the City Council. (Los Angeles Independent - P.R. McDonald)	02/09/2000
Rosalind Stewart - Beyond the Block Party: A Big Idea in Civic Renewal Gets Real A major profile on the first DONE general manager, during which she answers some tough questions about this new system. She states that her greatest fear is apathy and pessimism, "the comfort of the status quo and people really having given up. (Times - Molly Selvin)	02/13/2000
Hollywood begins mulling Neighborhood Councils Greg Nelson, deputy to Councilman Wachs, told the Hollywood NC Planning Committee that NCs can be a tremendous political force. Says a "one size fits all" system won't work. Says success depends largely on adequate funding. (Hollywood Independent - P.R. McDonald)	03/01/2000
Pre-empting the Pre-emptors City Limits column relating what happened at the March 21 NC charter-workshop meeting in Echo Park. Meeting was disrupted by people who some claimed were part of the office of Councilwoman Jackie Goldberg. Quote from Bennett Kayser. (L.A. Weekly - Marc Haefele)	04/21/2000
City Watch 05-19-00 Report on DONE workshop in the Valley; Barbara Fine editorial on NC Funding; report on the BONC meeting.	05/19/2000
Community moves ahead with its own plan for creating Neighborhood Councils Hollywood residents and business owners met to discuss how to create a Hollywood community council. The specifics for how an NC can get certified have not yet been developed. (L.A. Independent - Leigh Bailey)	06/21/2000
Neighborhoods plan has residents wary There were 134 persons at the 15th of 16 neighborhood empowerment workshops, and some of them complained that there is still too much ambiguity about how the new system will work. (Daily News - Orith Goldberg)	06/29/2000
Preparations for Neighborhood Councils Come Up Short, Groups Charge A coalition of community groups charged that DONE had not done enough outreach for its community planning meetings. (Metropolitan News-Enterprise - Robert Greene)	07/12/2000
Neighborhood Council Delays Irk Residents Some residents say they're frustrated that it has taken so long to develop the plan to create the NC system. DONE said that the schedule calls for the plan to be submitted to the City Council in December. A coalition of community groups charged that there has not been enough outreach. (LA Business Journal - Jennifer Netherby)	07/24/2000
Panel Recommends Council Bring On Its Own Neighborhood Organizers Governmental Efficiency Committee approved "in concept" a plan to pull professional community organizers directly into the process of implementing the NC system. Councilmember Jackie Goldberg said she would vote against a proposal that would allow DONE to hire nine exempt project coordinators. (Metropolitan News-Enterprise - Robert Greene)	08/08/2000
'The New Turf Battles' Editorial asks the question, "What defines a neighborhood?" It states that this community-building is slow and messy work, but it can hardly be othewise if the impetus is to come from the grass roots rather than downtown politicians. (Times)	08/18/2000
Neighborhood councils proposal to face panel's scrutiny The plan to create NCs goes before the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners today. The plan calls for NCs to be self-selected, self-governing, independent, responsible and accountable. DONE says the key is adequate funding for the NCs. Xandra Kayden pointed out that the NCs can influence decision-making at all levels of government. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	09/12/2000
160 Neighborhood Panels Proposed DONE released its first draft of its plan, and described it as not a top-down process, but as a bottom-up one. Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas expressed concern about creating more than 100 NCs. A city employee union representative feared there would be another layer of bureaucracy. 15 hearings are scheduled. (Times - Annette Kondo)	09/12/2000
Commission Gives Warm Reception to First Plan for Neighborhood Councils The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners felt optimistic going into a series of public hearings on the draft plan. (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)	09/14/2000
'Let's Get Specific' Editorial congratulated DONE for meeting the deadline for submitting its plan, but noted that many important questions still need to be answered before it is submitted for final approval in December. With just 17 staff members, the newspaper worried that this is not enough. (Times)	09/16/2000
Brown Act Applies to Neighborhood Councils, City Attorney's Office Says BONC Commissioner Rob Glushon called the decision "an imposing burden." DONE is preparing its first budget request. (Metropolitan News-Enterprise)	11/10/2000
Neighborhood Councils Get Off to a Slow Start Many NCs have yet to organize. Representative of Councilman Joel Wachs said that the city must provide more resources to help neighborhoods organize. Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas said that some areas may fear that the program won't work. Helen Coleman from Hyde Park said that for working people in poorer areas, going to a community meeting "is the last thing on their mind." (Times - Twila Decker)	11/12/2000
'Rousing Neighborhoods to Action' Editorial fears that poorer communities will be slow to create NCs. It suggests that DONE needs more resources from the city. It says that "Neighborhood councils began as a noble effort to unite and improve Los Angeles. It would be a pity if this worthwhile experiment instead further divided us." (Times)	11/19/2000
'New City Charter looked good on paper' Guest editorial says that promising citizen participation is easy, but it's hard to deliver. Getting certified as an NC looks like some daunting, paperwork-filled task that will probably get pushed by commercial and political interests. The real test will be to see if Los Angeles responds. (Daily News - Richard Nemec)	11/19/2000
L.A. to air neighborhood plans Today, Mayor Richard Riordan and others will release the proposal to create the new NC system. BONC Commission Rob Glushon said, "We decided to give them independence." "I know some City Hall insiders don't like that and want a single system, but that doesn't work for some neighborhoods." Council member Cindy Miscikowski was optimistic. (Daily News - Rick Orlov)	12/14/2000
City Unveils Plan for Community Councils Mayor Riordan and others released the plan to create the new NC system, who said, "The City of Angels is on its way to being run for and by the people that live in this city and not for and by the politicians and the bureaucrats." Reactions were mixed. (Times - Tina Daunt and Jim Newton)	12/15/2000
Critics call local rule plan a flop Some Valley civic leaders criticized the NC plan. They feel that advisory panels won't be able to accomplish anything meaningful. Article describes the congress of neighborhoods as an event at which NCs can deal with citywide issues. (Daily News - Rick Orlov and Dominic Bereo)	12/15/2000
Local panels stalled in city Councilman Alex Padilla and others expressed concern about the lack of awareness and information about the new NC system. DONE agreed, and said that there is a request for the new budget to double its funding to $5 million. Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas said he favored $10 million with each NC getting $50,000 for office supplies and staff. Richard Close, Sherman Oaks Homewoners' Association, prediciting that people will "very quickly get disillusioned and just drop out." (Daily News - Harrison Sheppard)	03/04/2001
'Nowhere councils' Editorial criticizes DONE for dragging its feet. The NCs need strong leadership from the mayor and City Council. NCs need control over their own budgets and decision-making authority. (Daily News)	03/06/2001
Council Panel Rejects Neighborhood Department's Staffing Requests Council members Laura Chick and Mike Feuer rejected a request from DONE to hire a public relations specialist and three other senior managers. (Metropolitan News-Enterprise - Robert Greene)	03/12/2001
'Neighborhood councils investment in future' Guest editorial from NALEO's executive director notes that Mayor Riordan's proposed budget allocates $3.7 million for DONE, but with no specific allocation for outreach. He says, "Our leadership in the city of Los Angeles has the moral authority to make neighborhood coucils a top priority." (Daily News - Arturo Vargas)	05/04/2001
City Council Approves Plan for Neighborhood Councils City Council today voted 11-0 to approve a final plan for creating NCs. Jack Allen from the Pacific Palisades said of the plan, "Instead of common sense, it's full of nonsense." Councilman Mike Hernandez said that the plan allows for change. (City News Service - Loren Keller)	05/08/2001
'Dissing the hoods' Editorial criticized the fact that NC can't submit applications for certification until October. It says that Mayor Riordan "was never willing to use his leadership to get the neighborhood councils afoot." NCs need more than money, they need a say. (Daily News)	05/10/2001
'Grass Roots Fertilizer' Editorial suggests that as groups line up to apply for certification, that assistance and resources be given to the poorer neighborhoods. (Times)	05/11/2001
'There's Life in th L.A. Body Politic After All' Guest editorial says that Los Angeles residents are beginning to take hold of their city. The NCs will have a real chance of making a difference. Organizing won't be easy. (Times - Xandra Kayden)	05/14/2001
Councils moving too fast? Valley residents optimistic about panels, but cautious study is urged. City Council approved $5.7 million budget for DONE. 75 NCs are in development. (Daily News - Jason Kandel)	05/23/2001
Hahn Picks Longtime Wachs Aide to Lead Neighborhood Empowerment Department Greg Nelson's nomination to General Manager of DONE (City News Service - Mason Stockstill)	09/20/2001
Greg Nelson Tapped to Lead Department of Neighborhood Empowerment Greg Nelson's appointment to D.O.N.E. (Metropolitan News - Robert Greene)	09/21/2001
Neighborhood Department Head Appointed Mayor Hahn nominated Greg Nelson to head the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. (Times)	09/21/2001
Neighborhood Empowerment chief nominated Mayor Hahn nominates Greg Nelson to be new general manager of Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. (Daily News - Harrison Sheppard)	09/21/2001
Mayor chooses leader of neighborhood councils Mayor Hahn nominates Greg Nelson to head Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. Doug Epperhart complained about size of certification application. (Daily Breeze - David Zahniser)	09/21/2001
Let's Prepare to Help One Another: Neighborhoods Can Work Together to Train for Emergencies (Times-Xandra Kayden)	10/10/2001
Politcians won't listen to neighborhood councils.	10/30/2001
Few Neighborhoods Request Councils After a month of being able to submit applications for certification, only 10 have done so. (Times - Patrick McGreevy)	11/12/2001

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