Candidate Corner
On May 4, realtor Michael Libow hosted a gathering at his residence, the famous "Witch's House," for Councilmember Robert Wunderlich.
A Mother and Daughter’s Journey From Ukraine to Beverly Hills
While governments like the United States and Germany have poured billions of dollars' worth of weapons into the conflict, an ad hoc network of individual households outside the fold of state departments and NGOs have opened their doors to those in need.
Candidates Meet for Southwest Neighborhood Association Forum
While the forum saw crime and public safety again take top billing among issues, the candidates touched on new topics and responded to the recent leaked draft of the Supreme Court decision that would end the constitutional right to abortion.
Three Candidate Forums Set for May
Eleven candidates are vying for three open City Council seats and three candidates for the position of City Treasurer.
Chamber of Commerce PAC and WeHo-BH Dems Make Endorsements
The West Hollywood-Beverly Hills Democratic Club has endorsed Councilmembers Lester Friedman and Robert Wunderlich and Planning Commission Chair Andy Licht.
City Council Tackles Housing Assistance, City Prosecutor, and Metro Security
The Beverly Hills City Council discussed the establishment of a housing assistance program at its April 26 meeting, but opted to continue the matter to a later meeting to iron out key details.
City Council Sets Fiscal Priorities for Next Year
Priorities for 2022-2023 were then presented by leaders of each city department–community development, community services, finance, information technology, policy and management, public safety, public works and city clerk–and discussed at length by the councilmembers.
Candidates Complain of Missing Signs
Ahmed speculated that the crowded field and tense political atmosphere may be contributing to the high number of signs disappearing.
Beverly Hills Candidate Forum Stirs Controversy
Tanenbaum also followed up with Friedman on a question asked by the Courier that touched on the conduct of former Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli.
Part Two: City Council Candidates Answer the Courier’s Questions
Challengers were asked to justify their candidacies–the life experiences that makes them fit for office and the specific policies or decisions of the previous City Council that they disagreed with.