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• David Landecker Endorsed for SB City Council (42)
  • David Landecker Endorsed for SB City CouncilSorting it out { To re-sorting: I see we are using similar terms, but meaning something quite different. Thanks for clarifying your terms and tying it to the Las... } – May 25, 11:31 AM
  • David Landecker Endorsed for SB City CouncilRe sorting { It's not a hair-splitting technicality to insist that the volunteer advisory committees are Santa Barbarans' oversight of the departments, not arms of the staff, not... } – May 25, 6:05 AM
  • David Landecker Endorsed for SB City CouncilSorting it out { Not sure why you need to split hairs on this - being on a citizens advisory commission to Parks and Rec can be seen as... } – May 24, 9:23 AM
  • David Landecker Endorsed for SB City CouncilAnon. { What's the city department in which she is a volunteer? (Being on a commission is not being part of that department, although Wiscomb unfortunately seems... } – May 24, 7:32 AM
  • David Landecker Endorsed for SB City CouncilNov 5 Countdown { If I had to choose between Landecker and any of the other three pre-endorsed Democratic candidates - White - Hart - Alley - I would... } – May 23, 5:25 PM
• Way to go, Milpas-Eastside! (5)
  • Way to go, Milpas-Eastside!Lorraine Cruz Carpenter -take a bow too! { Perfect description for the incredible Lorraine Cruz Carpenter - the highest return on investment value for effectiveness city employee we have. Yo Lorraine! You two... } – May 24, 3:08 PM
  • Way to go, Milpas-Eastside!Power to the People { District elections would turn this city into squabbling turf wars and more dysfunction than it is when just politically partisan interests take over the council... } – May 24, 12:03 PM
  • Way to go, Milpas-Eastside! { So awesome! Yet another reason for district elections!!! } – May 24, 10:58 AM
  • Way to go, Milpas-Eastside!Just do it! { One sincere, focused, credible and dedicated person can make a difference. May we all learn from Sharon Byrne's example and those who also agreed something... } – May 24, 10:07 AM
  • Way to go, Milpas-Eastside!We're all in this together { And thank you, Sharon, for your compassionate leadership and hard work. } – May 24, 10:01 AM
• Milpas Finishes Second in National Voting for Neighborhood of the Year 2013! (2)
  • Milpas Finishes Second in National Voting for Neighborhood of the Year 2013!David rocks Goliath { Fantastic!!!! And this is a new organization but already has a great track record. Sharon, you are too good for city council. Your good efforts... } – May 24, 3:04 PM
  • Milpas Finishes Second in National Voting for Neighborhood of the Year 2013! { Cool! Second place in any of the competition's categories is a terrific accomplishment. } – May 24, 2:50 PM
• On the Trail to Good Health in Santa Barbara (4)
  • On the Trail to Good Health in Santa Barbara { Eric---Way to go! Keep it up!!! } – May 24, 10:40 AM
  • On the Trail to Good Health in Santa BarbaraEric { John, I had no idea you were going to write this! I guess I can't go back now, can I? --E.L. } – May 24, 7:30 AM
  • On the Trail to Good Health in Santa Barbara { Love this story. Thanks, John. } – May 24, 5:34 AM