UPDATE: WRITE-IN CAMPAIGN/November 17 Closed Session Postponed to December 15
A Vote to Remove Your Elected Official, Herbert Simmons, Has Been Postponed to December by Chairman Sund, Citing “Attendance and Procedural Issues”
Press: Pasadena Weekly articles
http://pasadenaweekly.com/cms/story/detail/briefs/7914/
http://pasadenaweekly.com/cms/story/detail/briefs/7987/
Now that the Altadena Town Council has taken a moment to think, let’s make it clear that it must respect the votes and the rights of each and every citizen of this community.
Please write your opinion (in 300-400 words) to Chairman Sund regarding this matter and cc: the Pasadena Weekly and the Pasadena Star-News. Please also post your comments here and on Altadenablog.com.
Altadena Town Council
730 E. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
esund@att.net
Kevin Uhrich, Editor
Pasadena Weekly
50 S. DeLacey Ave., Suite 200,
Pasadena, CA 91105
kevinu@pasadenaweekly.com
Pasadena Star-News
911 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Letters.star-news@sgvn.com
#1 by Altadena on November 15th, 2009
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This issue is hot right now. It sure looks like the ATC postponed the closed (read: SECRET) session in the hopes that people will forget about the issue by the time the ATC votes. We can’t forget about this important issue.
#2 by gloriana casey on November 21st, 2009
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Herbert Simmons, you are a miracle of activation! While, in my research of, Altadena “Past,” I have discovered that Mr. Justin Chapman started an educational committee at the council in 2007. However, much to my surprise the committee has died. Why…would seem to be the operative question. By refocusing on this city’s need to recognize the value of teachers and students, you, Herbert, have reminded us that if this city, county, state and nation is to survive, it will be because we are all working towards a common goal of empowering ourselves, whether through, time, donation, or just waking up to our need to work together. Our micro world work of the city can lead to a macro world change in all levels of our government. I like the city councilman who thinks of improving this community one small act at a time.
#3 by Tyrone Anderson on November 30th, 2009
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It seems to me that the guilt or innocence of Mr. Simmons should be based on intent. As I see it there was no intent to misrepresent himself as representing the council. As soon as he found out the council’s position he returned the money and apologized for any misconception. Herbert is doing a great job and should not be removed as we have elected him and should have some say as to whether or not he should be removed.