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Tamarac recall committee to BSO: Our signs are free speech
My colleague Lisa J. Huriash reports: The recall committee trying to oust a city commissioner has some words for the Broward Sheriff's Office: hands off the political signs. Click here to read it. Click here to read the recall petition. Click here...Tags: Tamarac, Broward County Sheriff's Office, Politics
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Opponents of Delta Thermo waste-to-energy proposal to organize ballot question
Valley 610Opponents of a proposed waste-to-energy plant that would burn Allentown's trash and sewer sludge to create electricity are organizing a ballot initiative in hopes of stopping the plant from being built. Mike Ewall, an attorney with the Philadelphia-... -
Third medical pot measure moves toward L.A. ballot
L.A. NOWThe Los Angeles City Council moved forward with its own medical marijuana ballot measure Wednesday, increasing the chances voters could face three pot initiatives on the May ballot. On an 11-1 vote, the council instructed city lawyers to draw up...... -
A City Hall fight in Newport Beach
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterNearly everyone in Newport Beach thinks they need a new City Hall. Getting them to agree on where to put it is another story. On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to locate a new civic center on a 12-acre site in Newport Center that was slated to...Tags: Voting, Demonstration, Newport Beach, Elections, Transportation
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Recall effort of Righeimer moves forward
It was a small beginning for a large, uphill effort to recall Costa Mesa Mayor Jim Righeimer. The door was open at Chris McEvoy's Westside house on Wednesday night for the dozen or so supporters who came in to join or inquire about his endeavor to...Tags: Local Elections, Elections, Employees, Career and Workplace, Politics
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McEvoy to gather recall signatures
A petition to recall Costa Mesa Mayor Jim Righeimer is now certified, city officials confirmed Tuesday, but the effort still has a long way to go before the question goes before voters. Schoolteacher Chris McEvoy, who unsuccessfully ran for council in...Tags: Local Elections, Elections, Local Government, Politics
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Reports: State ballot initiative spending to top $150M
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Reports filed with the Secretary of State say spending on six Michigan ballot initiatives for last month's vote is expected to top $150 million. The Detroit Free Press says the reports filed by Thursday say at least $116.1...
Tags: Voting, Detroit Free Press, Elections, Freedom of the Press, Politics
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The martial art of subduing special interests
Passing a major reform in Sacramento has the same odds as a novice knocking out the champ at a martial-arts competition. This is particularly true when it comes to reforming ballot-box budgeting. I’ve introduced eight measures on this topic over the...Tags: Voting, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Elections, Karate
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Unions plan new offensive after Michigan loss
WASHINGTON (AP) — Blindsided by a newlaw weakening union rights in Michigan, organized labor is preparing to target Republican governors in politically important states up for re-election in 2014 — part of a renewed offensive against perceived...
Tags: Parties and Movements, Charlie Crist, Americans for Prosperity, Republican Party, Rick Snyder
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Pasadena councilman targeted for recall over NFL-Rose Bowl vote
L.A. NOWA Pasadena councilman is facing a recall campaign over his support for an ordinance that cleared the way for negotiations to bring professional football to the Rose Bowl. Recall proponents on Thursday filed a notice of intent to circulate a...... -
Recall effort a waste of time
Proving again that there is no shortage of NIMBYism here, residents of West Pasadena who feel beleaguered by traffic, noise and other issues associated with activities at the Rose Bowl have twice this month made the news by taking drastic steps in hopes...Tags: Football, Sports, Politics
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First of two L.A. pot shop initiatives qualifies for May ballot
L.A. NOWThe debate over medical pot dispensaries in L.A. could bleed into this year’s mayoral race, with one initiative that would allow some pot shops to remain open qualifying for the May ballot....
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