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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, December 10, 2024

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Major changes on the Burbank City Council

Former Burbank Mayor Nick Schultz has moved on. Schultz officially stepped down from his position as mayor/council member on Monday, November 25. In the November 5 general election, Schultz won the race to represent the 44th District in the State Assembly. Schultz beat Republican opponent Tony Rodriguez by a landslide. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Office certified the election […]

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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Hovanes Tonoyan announces run for Burbank City Council

NEWS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. – (MAY 31, 2024) – Lifelong resident Hovanes Tonoyan today announces his campaign for Burbank City Council. The only Millennial candidate at age 28, Tonoyan eyes transforming Burbank into the next mecca of entrepreneurship and innovation, leveraging the momentum of local grassroots interest groups and private-public partnerships throughout the community. Background: “I’m as true a […]

Friday, April 12, 2024

By Guest Contributor Friday, April 12, 2024

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Development of Homeless Solutions Center and Safe Parking Program moves forward in Burbank

News Release BURBANK, CA (April 11, 2024) – During the City Council Meeting on April 9, 2024, the Burbank City Council took steps to further address homelessness by selecting 323-333 S. Front Street and 10 E. Verdugo Avenue as the site for a Homeless Solutions Center and directing staff to move forward with design and community engagement. Council also adopted […]

Monday, March 4, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 4, 2024

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Former Burbank City official announces run for City Council

Former Burbank Assistant City Manager Judie Wilke retired last year but now has decided to set out on a new path. Over the weekend, Wilke sent out media alerts to announce her candidacy for Burbank City Council in the November 2024 General Election. Two seats will be on the November ballot. Incumbents Mayor Nick Schultz and Councilmember Konstantine Anthony are […]

Saturday, December 23, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, December 23, 2023

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Politics

Nick Schultz selected Burbank mayor at council reorganization meeting

There is a new mayor in the Media City. Vice-Mayor Nick Schultz got the unanimous approval of his fellow council members to move up to the mayor position. Schultz was selected last Monday, December 18 at the culmination of the city council reorganization meeting. Former Mayor Anthony, a look back and ahead Earlier in the meeting, former Mayor Konstantine Anthony […]

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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Politics and Issues

Two Burbank City Council members are campaigning for new offices in 2024

It’s official — Burbank Vice Mayor Nick Schultz is running for the State Assembly in District 44. The city council member announced his campaign in emails and press releases last Friday, March 24. Just days before on March 12, Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony tweeted out his intentions to challenge incumbent Kathryn Barger for her Los Angeles County Supervisor position. The […]

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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News and General Info

New Burbank City Council facing challenges and controversy

The new Burbank City Council is facing tough challenges in 2023. On the list, homelessness, affordable housing, and battles over development to name a few. The panel’s first major decision, the selection of a mayor, whipped up controversy and a serious dose of surprise. What is usually a demonstration of unity got thrown off by one dissenter. What will that […]

Friday, January 6, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 6, 2023

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Politics and Issues

Burbank City Council bids farewell to members Springer and Frutos

The Burbank City Council’s send off for Council Members Sharon Springer and Bob Frutos was not typical. Usually, outgoing members say their goodbyes during the council reorganization meeting. Surprisingly, both Springer and Frutos declared they had prior commitments and would be skipping the December 19 reorganization meeting. So the December 13 council meeting became the last for both Springer and […]

Sunday, November 6, 2022

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 6, 2022

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Politics and Issues

Historic Burbank City Council race is down to the wire

The race is in the home stretch for three seats on the Burbank City Council. The five candidates on the November 8 ballot are all women for the first time. Historic for the Media City. The development stirs excitement among some and a bit of anxiety for others over what a female majority on the city council will mean. Since […]