| A COMMENT FROM THE NEW GUY |
By now, it’s old news that Mike Brown is retiring from COLAB at the end of April. To say that he will be missed is a vast understatement. In the couple of enjoyable months that I’ve had to get to know Mike, I have been astounded by his knowledge of local government. He knows the obscure regulations or requirements that apply in practically any unusual situation. He can read a budget and instantly understand where the fluff is hidden. And he knows the context for every seemingly non sequitur in governmental history, whether federal, state or local – recent, distant past, or before any of us were around.
COLAB has benefited tremendously from Mike’s experience and knowledge, but there is even more to the equation. Mike truly believes in good government. He is a common sense guy looking for reasonable and accountable representation from our elected leaders. He wants to streamline bureaucracy and keep governmental interference in our lives to a minimum. His work with COLAB has been a direct parallel to his own priorities, which means that he has loved applying his expertise to the job. He claims to be the “dog” in watchdog with great pride.
The old adage about big shoes to fill couldn’t be more appropriate in this situation. It’s my hope that Mike will still be around for the occasional bit of advice or wise interpretation. Several local radio hosts have said that they plan to keep his number on speed dial, and it would be great to hear his commentary on a regular basis. I will certainly be keeping in touch with Mike, and hopefully many of you will too.
Greg Haskin, Executive Director |
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
STEPHEN C. LIEBERMAN TO BE DISTRICT 3 PLANNING COMMISSIONER
ILLEGAL DUMPING ON FARMS AND RANCHES IS GROWING -
WHY CAN’T SENTENCED PRISONERS HELP?
FIRE RISK REPORT:
STILL TOO HOT
STATE
MANDATES FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
SMALL CAYUCOS MOTEL IN A COMMERICAL ZONE OPPOSED - BOARD SHOULD REJECT THE APPEAL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW & FUTURE
HOUSING STILL LAGS – VACATION RENTAL UNITS ATTACKED
SIERRA CLUB PRESSURING COUNTY ON PHILIPPS 66 PROPERTY - ANOTHER WEED PARK?
NO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
SLOW PROGRESS ON LOW & MODERATE HOUSING
EXPEDITING ADU APPROVALS
EMERGENT TRENDS
SEE PAGE 15 |
DEMOCRAT'S CLOWARD-PIVEN DEFAULT
LIKE EXPANDING WELFARE, OPEN BORDERS WERE ADOPTED TO
DESTROY THE NATION
IS CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM AN ECONOMIC ILLITERATE OR JUST DECEITFUL?
PUBLIC WORKERS MAY GET MORE PENSION BENEFITS UNDER
NEW BILL - 2013 REFORMS TO BE UNDERMINED
COLAB IN DEPTH
SEE PAGE 23 |
LIBERAL HYPOCRITES
LIBERALISM IS DEAD AND LIBERALS KILLED IT
BY DANIEL GREENFIELD
AFTER THE SUICIDE OF THE WEST
“THE REAL CULTURE WAR”
BY ROGER KIMBALL
 
 
 
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