The other day, which would have been November 25, 2017, I published a story many of our readers may not have read because of a growing weariness over reading about Lakewood City Council’s Rental Housing Safety Program known as R.I.P. The story was titled, Westside Story – Lakewood Raises Re-Inspection Fees.
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Westside Story – Lakewood Raises Re-Inspection Fees
My last RIP article titled Westside Story – Lakewood Lacks The Capacity outlined Lakewood’s plan to confiscate more rental property owner money by raising the re-inspection fee. It seems that after spending 1/4 million dollars on a custom computer program, Lakewood City Council and Lakewood City staff forgot all about including a provision for keeping […]
Westside Story – A 9-Year-Old Gives Thanks
Sunday morning I ran into my espresso drinking pal, Jessie Garza, at Topside Coffee Cabin, AKA TCC. We got to talking about his grandson, Easton Garza, who is only 9 years old. Just look at what Easton has created using his good heart, wise lifetime observations, intelligence and artistic creativity.
Westside Story – “Lakewood Lacks The Capacity”
Between Mr. David Anderson, The TNT and I, we have written over 100 articles on the City of Lakewood’s Rental Housing Safety Program, known as RIP. On multiple occasions, we have communicated that this unnecessary and intrusive Socialistic program that punishes the innocent and judges them guilty until proven innocent because of the acts of […]
Westside Story – RIP – Landlord’s Viewpoint-Part I
I am writing my second article in my planned three-part series. In this article I discuss the landlord’s viewpoint regarding the City of Lakewood’s Rental Housing Safety Program, (RHSP), commonly referred to as RIP. I hasten to say at least one landlord’s viewpoint.
Westside Story – Coyote Alert
Have you noticed that our local City of Lakewood rabbit population has plummeted to an all-time low? Have you wondered why pet owners have illegally posted all those “Have you seen my cat or small dog” flyers on the power poles in Lakewood?
Westside Story – Will The Real Uber Driver Please Stand Up
In the old days drinking and driving was the manly thing to do. I can still hear those slurred words as my friends pried my fingers off the steering wheel, “I caaan drivvvvvve.” There were no “Please, Don’t Drink & Drive” signs. If the police caught you drinking and driving, the cop would lock your […]
Westside Story – Life At The Beach
My favorite sister, Peg Morgan, (Disclosure: Peg is my only sister.), and I share many things in common. One area of mutual interest is photography. Peg recently returned from a trip to the Pacific Ocean. I thought you might enjoy two of her wildlife action photos.
Westside Story – RIP – Renter’s Viewpoint
The City of Lakewood’s Rental Housing Safety Program (RHSP), commonly known as the RIP, generates several intense points of view. It is my plan to write an article relating each point of view as follows: