Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Measure “S” is on the ballot in Burbank today. The measure would give the Burbank Unified School District Board of Education the go-ahead to issue $110 million in bonds for school upgrades and improvements. Independent citizens oversight and annual audits are part of the provisions. Measure “S” requires a 55% vote for passage.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Burbank voters have spoken loud and clear. What did they demand? Change on the Burbank City Council, where an entrenched council majority, led by 20-year- incumbent, Dave Golonski, is now on shaky ground. The reason, the election of Bob Frutos, who was the only candidate to win a seat on the council in Tuesday’s Primary Nominating Election. A candidate must […]
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
When was the last time you voted? I know many of you have no interest in voting and haven’t done so in years. Burbank has an election on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. We (the residents) have a chance to make a difference in the inner workings of our community by voting. The positions available are city clerk, city treasurer, three city […]
Saturday, February 23, 2013
The Burbank Primary Nominating Election is heading into the home stretch. The election is this Tuesday, February 26. If you’ve already mailed in your ballot, excellent! If not, it’s time to start thinking of an alternative way to get your ballot to the Burbank City Clerk’s Office. All ballots must be in the city clerk’s office by the deadline of […]
Monday, February 18, 2013
A lot of sadness in Laker land tonight, as folks come to terms with the passing, earlier today, of team owner, Dr. Jerry Buss. At the age of 80 and reportedly after a long battle with cancer, Buss died this morning at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He was the majority owner of the Lakers and is given credit for being […]
Monday, February 4, 2013
What a game! Despite that lengthy blackout in the second half , the Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31. The Ravens had the momentum from the kick-of, but that weird power outage in the third quarter energized the 49ers — but not enough for the Niners to win it all. The early TVratings indicate the showdown in New […]
Friday, February 1, 2013
Want more information on the Burbank municipal elections? Check out Burbank Votes on Facebook. Not a lot there so far — but hopefully that will change real soon. Did see a post about the city conducting an election workshop on Monday, February 4, in the council chambers at Burbank City Hall. The event starts at 6 p.m. Also, mail in […]
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The February 26 Burbank Primary Nominating Election is fast approaching and the mail in ballots will soon be in the mail. Who are candidates and where do they stand on the issues and problems affecting the Media City, its neighborhoods, and residents? Tomorrow night, the League of Women Voters in Glendale/Burbank will be hosting candidate forums for the offices of […]