News, entertainment, opinion, and whatever sparks interest in Burbank the Media City

Media City Groove

✕

Media City Groove

✕

Elections

Monday, January 26, 2015
Primary Election graphic
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 26, 2015
Categories

UPDATED: Burbank 2015 city council candidate statements on YouTube

The 7 candidates running for two seats on the Burbank City Council have statements on YouTube and  you can view them here on  Media City Groove in this post. The Burbank Primary is February 24, 2015. This is a mail in ballot election.  Update: On Monday, March 2, 2015 I got an email from Burbank public information officer Drew Sugars saying: ” We […]
Do you like it?
Read more
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Former mayor/Council member Emily Gabel-Luddy at the city council reorganization meeting May 1, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 25, 2015
Categories

Emily Gabel-Luddy is seeking a second term on Burbank City Council

Burbank City Council member, Emily Gabel-Luddy, is seeking a second term. Gabel-Luddy is basing her campaign on her lengthy experience in city government and views for the future of Burbank. Here are Gabel-Luddy’s responses to the questions I emailed to all city council candidates.   1. Why are you the best candidate for a seat on the Burbank City Council? […]
Do you like it?
Read more
Friday, January 23, 2015
Photo courtesy Elise Stearns-Niesen
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 23, 2015
Categories

Elise Stearns-Niesen has her eye on a Burbank City Council seat

After several years as a Burbank Police Commissioner, Elise Stearns-Niesen is ready to make the move to the city council. Stearns-Niesen believes her leadership experience and ability to relate to the average resident makes her the best candidate for one of two open seats on the council.  Here are her responses to the questions I emailed all of the 2015 city […]
Do you like it?
Read more
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Photo: FLLewis / Media city G -- School board candidates wait for forum to begin in city council chambers at Burbank City Hall January 20, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 22, 2015
Categories

2015 Burbank candidates’ forums are on YouTube

The 2015 Burbank candidates’ forums are now up on YouTube. Also, you can watch it here in this post or, for the next several weeks, in the recommended videos on Media City Groove. The forums for city council and school board candidates were hosted last Tuesday night in the city council chambers of Burbank City Hall by the League of Women […]
Do you like it?
Read more
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Contenders waiting for the start of the city council candidates' forum at Burbank City Hall January 20, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 22, 2015
Categories

Photo Gallery: Candidates’ forums at Burbank City Hall

The candidates for city council and school board participated in two forums last Tuesday, January 20, in the city council chambers at Burbank City Hall. The forums were hosted by the League of Women Voters of Glendale and Burbank and provided a good opportunity for the candidates to be seen and heard. Here are some Media City Groove photos. More on […]
Do you like it?
Read more
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Reminder clip art
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Categories

Reminder: Candidates’ forums in Burbank tonight

The 2015 candidates’ forums get underway in the Burbank City Council chambers tonight. The forums are sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Glendale/Burbank. The forums will be carried live on the Burbank Channel and taped for replay later. Details here The city council candidates’ forum kicks off the evening at 7 p.m. Two seats on the council will […]
Do you like it?
Read more
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Photo courtesy Roberta Reynolds
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 8, 2015
Categories

Burbank School Board President Roberta Reynolds is seeking a third term

  Roberta Reynolds is President of the Burbank Board of Education and she is running for a third term. Reynolds is a pharmacist and lifetime resident of the city who attended Burbank schools. Recently, Reynolds sent me responses to a series of questions I emailed to all of the school board candidates in the 2015 city elections. The exception is […]
Do you like it?
Read more
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Election campaigns graphic
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Categories

Updated:Election Buzz: Several Burbank candidates pick up important endorsements

The first week of the new year kicked off with the announcement of some high-profile endorsements for the 2015 Burbank Municipal Elections. Burbank City Council candidate, Chris Rizzotti, has added another well-known politician to his list of endorsements. Rizzotti, a real estate broker and vice-president of the Burbank Planning Board, sent out a press release yesterday touting his endorsements. The newest […]
Do you like it?
Read more
Monday, January 5, 2015
Photo courtesy Jesse "Tangk" Tangkhpanya
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 5, 2015
Categories

Candidate Jesse Tangk shares ideas for improving Burbank schools

Jesse “Tangk” Tangkhpanya is a newcomer to city politics with a very aggressive campaign. Since announcing his candidacy for the Burbank School Board last November, Tangk has sent out numerous news releases, set up a camapaign website and Facebook page, and produced several videos (see below). In a matter of a few weeks, the 29 year-old labor representative has gained […]
Do you like it?
Read more
123456789101112131415161718