Conservancy deserves scrutiny In your March 24...
Conservancy deserves scrutiny
In your March 24 edition’s “Cityscape Roundup,” you reported, “The
Bolsa Chica Conservancy has selected Louann Murray as the 2005
Conservator of the Year.” While it is agreed that Murray’s hard work
and dedication is deserving of recognition, not to mention the
enjoyment we derive each week from her column in your newspaper, is
it not time that we recognize the fact that birds of a feather stick
together?
First of all, to represent the Bolsa Chica Conservancy as an
environmentally friendly organization is a disservice to the public.
A quick review of their board of directors reveals the organization
is controlled by persons whose livelihoods are derived from the
developing and building-out of Southern California. Most prominent is
Lucy Dunn, the former vice chairwoman of Hearthside Homes, the
company that currently has an application before the California
Coastal Commission to build homes on the Bolsa Chica mesa. And their
website, which you listed in the article, specifically states their
“mission is to advocate the restoration and preservation of the Bolsa
Chica Wetlands ...” Noteworthy is the omission of any reference to
the remaining, larger open space on the adjacent mesa, equally vital
to the complete ecosystem of the Bolsa Chica. It seems that Murray
has played the game well and walked that fine line between
environmental advocacy and commercial enterprise. But the title about
to be bestowed upon her will ring hollow once the public learns the
truth about the organization recognizing her good service.
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy seems to be on a public relations
blitzkrieg lately. Could it be they sense their own demise, having
outlived their usefulness once the groundbreaking takes place on the
upper mesa?
JEFF ROKOS
Huntington Beach
Roll out welcome mat for MTV
The City Council should allow MTV to come to town in the summer of
2006. There is nothing different with this event from all others that
occur on our beach. I am a 40-year, lifelong resident who grew up in
Huntington Beach. I have my family and business located in the city
because it is truly a fun place to live. This would be a great way to
showcase our city and help support all the businesses. The more
exposure we get, the better our local economy will prosper. I just
hope our police and fire departments don’t try and bail on us like
they wanted to with the fireworks display.
PETER F. GEORGATSOS
Huntington Beach
Just say you don’t want your MTV
I have seen what MTV produces in its “Beach House” programs. They
consist only of noise, drunkenness, sex and obscenity. I do not want
the element that is attracted to such things to come to my city. I
have lived in Huntington Beach for 34 years, and I have always
enjoyed it. I own a home within earshot of loud music (only noise
really) from the vicinity of the pier.
I am 100% against this project and the problems it will bring to
this city. Do I expect our City Council to look anywhere except the
money? No.
R. A. SHIELDS
Huntington Beach
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