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In The Pipeline: After 9/11, cops become 'brothers'
Growing up in New York, I watched the twin towers of the World Trade Center going up in the early 1970s. I recall how, at times, one of the buildings was rising a few floors faster than the other. But once it was all said and done, there they were —...Tags: September 11, 2001 Attacks, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Manhattan (New York City), Politics, Washington, DC
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Community Commentary: Amnesty for illegal immigrants not the answer
Editor's note: This corrects the headline. In a recent speech, President Barack Obama called the border between the United States and Mexico "secure." He offered an illegal immigration reform plan that gives amnesty to those currently here illegally...Tags: Arizona, Immigration, Illegal Immigrants, Crime, Law and Justice, Nevada
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Council rejects governor's proposal to ax redevelopment agency
The Huntington Beach City Council voted unanimously Monday to send a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown opposing his proposal to eliminate the redevelopment agency. Mayor Joe Carchio said Huntington Beach would take a big hit if the agency is eliminated. "It...Tags: Jerry Brown, Executive Branch, Politics, Elections, Public Employees
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HB mayor delivers meals to seniors
In an effort to bring awareness to struggling seniors in Huntington Beach, Mayor Joe Carchio delivered meals to homebound seniors and older residents in the city from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Carchio took part in Anaheim-based Community SeniorServ's...Tags: Politics, Human Interest
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Community Commentary: State must make cuts to get budget in line
California's taxpayers are under attack once again. Gov. Jerry Brown announced his proposal for the 2011-12 budget year, and if you pay taxes, it's time to take cover. The governor's proposed budget includes $12 billion in tax increases on working...Tags: Jerry Brown, Republican Party, Politics, Executive Branch, New York
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Mailbag: Not sold on mayor's workload
I'm referring to the article in the Jan. 6 issue of the Independent ("Mayor could increase stipend") that details Mayor Joe Carchio adding more job responsibilities to his agenda than a world-class spinner of plates on poles could handle…even if...Tags: Politics, Huntington Beach
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Boardman announces candidacy
Connie Boardman, a former Huntington Beach mayor, announced last week that she is running for City Council, citing dissatisfaction with the city's current leadership and what she perceives as its indifference to residents' needs.
Boardman, who did not...Tags: Southern California Edison Company, Cerritos, Politics, Huntington Beach, Elections
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Boardman: Interest of people most important
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of profiles on candidates for the Huntington Beach City Council. * When Connie Boardman announced her intention to run for Huntington Beach City Council 10 years ago, she positioned herself as a champion of...Tags: Southern California Edison Company, Cerritos, New York, Politics, Heart and Circulatory System
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'I just want to finish what I started'
Shortly after Joe Carchio was elected to his first term on the Huntington Beach City Council, he went for an orientation with the city's department heads. At one point, meeting an official, he launched into a spiel about all the things he wanted to...Tags: Restaurants, Politics, Lifestyle and Leisure, Elections, Dining and Drinking
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Mayor could increase his stipend
Editor's note: Clarification: Mayor Joe Carchio appointed himself to 20 nonpaying positions as liason and he doesn't attend every meeting. All city committees are required to have a council liason. Huntington Beach's mayor stands to expand his city...Tags: Satellite and Cable Service, Politics, Fountain Valley (Orange, California), Television Industry, Huntington Beach
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Police, fire unions announce endorsements
The Huntington Beach police and fire unions have endorsed nearly the same slate of candidates for this year's election, with the two groups differing only on a single council member. The Huntington Beach Police Officers Assn. and the Huntington Beach...Tags: Los Angeles Police Department, Politics, Elections, Safety of Citizens, Local Elections
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'I care about the city; I care about the people'
Fred Speaker got into politics about 20 years ago, but it wasn't until last year that he even considered running for Huntington Beach City Council.
Now, Speaker is making a run of it with one of the highest campaign finance budgets in the race, along...Tags: Emergency Planning, Elections, Central Park, Disasters and Accidents, Campaign Finance
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