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“For Lopez Canyon Landfill Neighbors, a Long Goodbye,” Dec. 4.
For seven years, Assemblyman Richard Katz labored with and on behalf of his constituents to have the Lopez Canyon dump closed. With no help from then-Councilman [Richard] Alarcon, he finally achieved California state closure. After the state’s decision, the City Council, including Alarcon, kicking, screaming and dragging their feet, finally acceded.
Of course Alarcon took full credit for the battle and the victory during his shoddy campaign for the state Senate. However, since he has never taken responsibility for any of his many questionable practices, why should we expect him to take responsibility for mismanagement of the $5 million intended for the benefit of residents of Kagel Canyon and Lake View Terrace?
Along with Assemblyman Tony Cardenas and Councilman Alex Padilla, Alarcon has reaped the benefits of Katz’s hard-won legacy.
They will never say it, but I will: Thanks, Richard. Oh, how we miss you!
HELEN JONES
Arleta
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