Letters to the Editor 11-16-23
Without representation… Dear ER: The Citizens of Redondo Beach deserve the right to elect their City Attorney, who is independent of the City Council (“City attorney ballot decision moves ahead,” ER November 9, 2023). A City Attorney appointed by the City Council would be in the Council’s hip pocket. If he/she disagreed with the City Council on legal matters, the Council could simply fire him/her and appoint a new City Attorney to their likings. Ray Benning Redondo Beach Hand in hand Dear ER: I support Redondo Beach city employees in their continued labor negotiations, and ask the city to compensate them fairly, on par with other, local cities, so that we can attract and retain talented professionals (“City workers to picket at next council meeting,” ER November 9, 2023). I’ve interacted with the city’s public works employees, and can attest to their professionalism, courtesy, workmanship, and initiative, going above and beyond over the past year as we worked with volunteers and public works staff to build the community garden. I suggest the city spend less staff time and funds on costly lawsuits with the state (see lawsuits against SB 9 and Attorney General Rob Bonta) and make a…
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