Category Archives: City/Councilman Mike Bonin

One Scary Redistricting Proposal: Splitting Pacific Palisades into Different Voting Districts

Pacific Palisades is currently in L.A. City Council District 11, represented by Mike Bonin; L.A. County District 3, represented by Sheila Kuehl; in State Assembly District 50, represented by Richard Bloom; and Congressional District 33, represented by Congressman Ted Lieu. Redistricting, … Continue reading

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Pacific Palisades Community Council | Leave a comment

Massive Venice Housing Project, Opposed by Community, Goes to City Council’s PLUM Committee

The Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC) and the Venice Land Use Planning Committee (LUPC) have rejected the proposed Reese-Davidson Project. The project would include 140 units of permanent supportive housing project, located on 2.6 acres and listed at four different addresses: … Continue reading

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Real Estate | 2 Comments

Traci Park Challenges Mike Bonin in CD-11 Race 

  In early July, when attorney Traci Park announced her candidacy for Los Angeles Council District CD 11 to run against sitting Councilmember Mike Bonin, she said: “LA has the highest poverty rate in California, and some of the highest … Continue reading

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community | 10 Comments

Letter: Marina del Rey Public Boat Launch Is a Disaster Evacuation Site

(Editor’s note: L.A. City Administrative Officer Matthew Szabo released an August 10 feasibility study stating that several City beaches and parks – including Will Rogers State Beach — were not good locations for proposed homeless villages. But Councilman Mike Bonin’s proposal … Continue reading

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Homelessness | Leave a comment

Water and Power Bills Too High? Call Ratepayer Advocate Pickel

Residents continue to be dismayed over the dramatically rising utility bills and register complaints with Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Other residents feel there is nothing they can do to fight DWP, and just pay the bills. … Continue reading

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community | 3 Comments

DWP Gives the City an Annual Donation to Meet Its Budget 

At the annual Palisades Democratic Club meeting on January 31, one person complained on Zoom about his high DWP bills. Mayor Eric Garcetti asked that person to contact his office and he would help. How helpful will the Mayor be? Circling … Continue reading

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin | 2 Comments

A Local Victory: City Beaches and Parks Are Not Feasible to House Homeless

The City of L.A.’s Chief Administrative Officer recommended on Tuesday that the city not pursue tiny homes or safe camping sites at Will Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades, at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, or at a … Continue reading

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Homelessness | 3 Comments

Will Rogers Beach a Valuable Resource for All Angelinos

(Editor’s note: On May 26 Councilman Mike Bonin co-proposed using parking lots at two popular beaches — Will Rogers State Beach and Dockweiler — a parking lot at the Marina del Rey Boat Ramps and two Recreation Centers to house … Continue reading

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Pacific Palisades Community Council, Parks | Leave a comment

Hyperion Investigation Shows Breakdown Worse than Reported: Catastrophe Barely Avoided: Sewage Sent to the Ocean

(Editor’s note: Published by permission by the Westside Current.) On July 11, the Hyperion Water Plant began to receive a “very high volume of trash pieces” even though it was a typical summer day with no rain. Trash started to overwhelm … Continue reading

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Environmental | Leave a comment

Beaches and Parks 4 All Group Opposes City Council Intentions; Releases Survey Results

Beaches and Parks 4 All is an alliance of citizens from Council District 11 who are fighting for continued access to beaches and parks for children and families. A virtual meeting was held on July 19 and statistics were released … Continue reading

Posted in City/Councilman Mike Bonin, Community, Environmental | 1 Comment