Bugatti cites among Nixon’s accomplishments the creation of OSHA, the opening of China, the end of the draft, and the Environmental Protection Act.
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Write Your Life Story
The group meets to share and appreciate stories. One person’s story may trigger memories that lead to more stories. Think how you would love to have stories written by your grandparents or other relatives who have gone before you; your heirs will one day treasure yours.
Whittier Area Arts & Entertainment: 31 Events in January 2020
How will you spend the first month of the new decade? Check out 31 opportunities in January 2020 to learn something new, make something by you, and have fun.
In News
Candidates Share Their Vision for Whittier's Future at Upcoming Forums
Hear Whittier City Council candidates’ vision for Whittier's future at the Cleaner Greener Candidate Forum on Saturday, January 25, at the Whittier Community Center, and at the Housing & Homelessness Candidate Forum on Saturday, February 1, at First Christian Whittier.
Opinion: Homes For Whittier Says We Should Build Granny Flats
Honestly, having a legally sound ADU ordinance is just the beginning. Whittier should be actively promoting ADUs (e.g. City website, bill inserts, Park and Rec classes), letting people know that building one is an option, making sure fees are reasonable and in line with other cities, making standard plans available and making low-interest loans or other financial help available for construction.
In In My Backyard, Main, News
Council Member Henry Bouchot Prevents Homelessness at Home; You Can ADU Too.
Councilman Bouchot says, “ADUs are a great tool for meeting demand for housing in away that keeps a city’s neighborhood character intact. There are some potential parking impacts to neighborhoods, but the alternative is large development that has even more overt impact on neighborhoods’ aesthetics.”
In Opinions
Resolving to Do Better on Homelessness
A public safety response to homelessness is neither effective nor fiscally responsible. Ordinances that disproportionately impact people with nowhere else to be, when they are otherwise committing no crime, shouldn’t exist. Period.
Becky and Amber
“We don’t want to be blamed for what we can’t control. We aren’t all just a bunch of drug addicts kicking it at the park camping.”
A Call for Civility at City Hall
Tolerating hate speech, yelling, and clapping at Whittier City Council meetings is uncivil and invites lawlessness. The editor of Sustainable City News calls on City Council to make Public Comment safe by standing firm for civility.
In News
Candidates Share Their Vision for Whittier's Future at Upcoming Forums
Hear Whittier City Council candidates’ vision for Whittier's future at the Cleaner Greener Candidate Forum on Saturday, January 25, at the Whittier Community Center, and at the Housing & Homelessness Candidate Forum on Saturday, February 1, at First Christian Whittier.
Opinion: Homes For Whittier Says We Should Build Granny Flats
Honestly, having a legally sound ADU ordinance is just the beginning. Whittier should be actively promoting ADUs (e.g. City website, bill inserts, Park and Rec classes), letting people know that building one is an option, making sure fees are reasonable and in line with other cities, making standard plans available and making low-interest loans or other financial help available for construction.
In In My Backyard, Main, News
Council Member Henry Bouchot Prevents Homelessness at Home; You Can ADU Too.
Councilman Bouchot says, “ADUs are a great tool for meeting demand for housing in away that keeps a city’s neighborhood character intact. There are some potential parking impacts to neighborhoods, but the alternative is large development that has even more overt impact on neighborhoods’ aesthetics.”
In Opinions
Resolving to Do Better on Homelessness
A public safety response to homelessness is neither effective nor fiscally responsible. Ordinances that disproportionately impact people with nowhere else to be, when they are otherwise committing no crime, shouldn’t exist. Period.
Becky and Amber
“We don’t want to be blamed for what we can’t control. We aren’t all just a bunch of drug addicts kicking it at the park camping.”
A Call for Civility at City Hall
Tolerating hate speech, yelling, and clapping at Whittier City Council meetings is uncivil and invites lawlessness. The editor of Sustainable City News calls on City Council to make Public Comment safe by standing firm for civility.