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Comment by Molly Marina Haupt on January 5, 2011 at 12:10pm

Honestly, never heard of the event before but because of this AWESOME site, I'll certainly be going and hopefully will be bringing some folks with me. I'm glad I've found an interest in my community and am looking forward to hearing what is on Mayor Foster's mind and hopefully the reality of what took place in LB politics in 2010.

 

I feel like from my perspective, LB did pretty well in 2010 but I say that because I was gone for 10 months and the city definitely improved from the time and I left and returned in September. From the painted bike lanes all over the city, to the many community events growing larger, public art and many new businesses opening up or continuing to prosper. I'm proud of those types of improvements, but definitely wish I had a stronger opinion on other aspects of LB politics. Guess I'll find out soon enough... Thanks for providing the platform for involvement!

 

Comment by The Man on January 5, 2011 at 12:05pm

Look at where that band performs. They go to the same 4/5 parks and play and they go NOWHERE else. I mean, if they want the City to keep funding them, they, City Council should've made a condition for that band to AT LEAST perform at the major parks in each of the 9 Districts in Long Beach.

 

It seems that band is made for the rich people's entertainment. They don't come to my neighborhood, it basically doesn't make a difference if they're there or not. Be cool if Foster can address that. I think it's $400,000 to keep that band playing (at the same locations).

Comment by JulsnMatt1028 on January 5, 2011 at 11:16am

Oh ok then yeah... Have you guys been ticketed and stuff?  Story on the post about the cops and riders...

Comment by Marcus Parrish on January 5, 2011 at 10:33am

Can you give a reference for this 'criminalization" measure?

Comment by Marcus Parrish on January 5, 2011 at 10:30am

My friends and are some of the folks you are talking about.  We break out the choppers, stretches and low-riders and tour around Shoreline.  Mayor Bob needs to recognize that we are not criminals.

Comment by JulsnMatt1028 on January 5, 2011 at 10:21am

@Marcus - Those are good steps for sure. What I was referring to was the recent criminalization of groups of youth that have been attempting to go on safe, organized, group rides. Are you familiar with that recent story? That's why I just say "Fall short" too... Some good stuff, but also some things that seriously need to be addressed... Word.

Comment by Marcus Parrish on January 5, 2011 at 10:04am

Municipal band??? Really?  For why!?

Comment by The Man on January 5, 2011 at 9:59am

I agree with you Matt. I would like to see his take or commentary on LBPD behavior as of late.

 

I want to hear what's the next thing to be cut and what good news we can look forward to. Maybe talk about why they kept that municipal band, that doesn't go anywhere toplay in LB but costs a shatload of money....

Comment by Marcus Parrish on January 5, 2011 at 9:26am

The protected bike lanes being  installed on 3rd St and Broadway (Alamitos to Golden) is a step in the right direction.

Comment by JulsnMatt1028 on January 5, 2011 at 9:21am

I know that he will be touting low crimes stats, and will be discussing pending budget and funding cuts. I would like to hear an actual vision for economic growth, an acknowledgment over the fact that we're falling short in some areas of the Bike Friendly initiative, and how we can protect LBUSD funding. I don't want more spin and PR. I would also like to hear him lay down a baseline of his expectations for LBPD behavior on the job.

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