SHOW ME THE MONEY—LA voters generously approved a number of ballot measures last November … for roads and rails, for the homeless … worth millions of $$$. Problem is, six months later, folks are having trouble finding the $$$. The pitch for the Homeless Measure HHH promised 10,000 affordable housing units. CityWatch investigative writer Tony Butka puts a microscope on the plan and can only find 600-plus units. Lookin’ more and more like the old ‘bait and switch.’ Any wonder the people are cynical?
Which leads us to another marketing ‘bake and shake.’ New ownership came to town not so long ago and promised to field a winner out at Dodger stadium. They neglected to tell the fans the heavy duty cost … like no Dodger games on TV for 60%-70% of LA … or that ticket and stadium prices would spiral out of reach for ordinary folk. Only the deep pocket rich need apply. Jerald Podair provides the details … in Today’s CityWatch.
Not many Angelenos seem to be aware of it, but there is an election Tuesday. CityWatch provides an abundance of guidance in this issue. All of that … and more.
Take a look. Tell us what you think.
Ken Draper-Editor, CityWatch
