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Looking Ahead in 2013
Jun 10, 2013 No Comments ›› Councilman Brent MussonThe 2013 election of the Altadena Town Council is over and there’s plenty of work to do. Please accept my gratitude for the support of my neighbors who have asked me, with their votes, to serve our community on the Council for another two years. I’m also counting on all of us to stay involved ...
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Understanding the “Save Altadena” movement
Jul 19, 2012 30 Comments ›› Councilman Brent MussonThank you, everyone, for your thoughtful and honest feedback at our Town Hall Meeting, as well as on our local online news sites and at the most recent Council meeting. My ears are WIDE OPEN and I was very happy, this past Tuesday, for the opportunity to express the genuine concerns of our community that ...
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Walmart Friend or Foe?
Jul 16, 2012 3 Comments ›› Councilman Brent MussonWalmart has leased the old grocery store at the South-East corner of Lincoln and Figueroa, that much we know. Over the years, Walmart’s image has taken a beating, primarily because of their sometimes devastating effect on the competition and their non-union labor strategy. Some people think of Walmart as the enemy to small business and ...
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Reflections of a gifted man who shared his gifts with the world
Oct 7, 2011 2 Comments ›› Councilman Brent MussonTwo hundred years ago the world's primary mode of transportation was the horse; our constitution was signed with a feather, dipped in ink; injured soldiers were often treated with a rusty saw; and, the primary source of energy was fire. To our great benefit, over the last 200 years, mankind has seen more technological advancement ...
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Banker?
Aug 30, 2011 No Comments ›› Councilman Brent MussonAmericans are taught to believe that “good, honest people” pay all their bills on time, communicate openly with their creditors and play by the rules. If you keep your head down and promise to prioritize paying bills above everything else including food and clothing, then you will be rewarded with a slowly climbing credit score. ...
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Whitehouse Internships—applications accepted until Sept. 11, 2011
Aug 22, 2011 1 Comment ›› Councilman Brent MussonOpportunities for public service are everywhere! Working adults, retired seniors and student give their time to worthy causes for a variety of reasons. Some believe in particular causes; some are just looking for a chance to make a difference, while others use service roles as a way to gain access or make connections. If you’re a ...
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Connect, Prepare, Respond
Aug 19, 2011 No Comments ›› Councilman Brent MussonWith the Station Fire ferociously consuming the Angeles National Forest in flames, right above our homes, Altadenans are no strangers to the threat of eminent danger. I wonder if such a close threat has changed the way we prepare for emergency. The Station Fire may no longer be a hazard, but we shouldn’t get too comfortable. ...
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The Sidewalk is Not a Dumpster
Aug 2, 2011 3 Comments ›› Councilman Brent Musson[gallery link="file" orderby="rand"] Since I was a kid, growing up in West Altadena, I’ve heard my share of complaints about what could and should be done to improve our neighborhoods. Sometimes I’ll hear, “you know they wouldn’t let that happen over on the other side of Lake…” I must admit, I see things in West Altadena ...
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Mother Knows Best
Jul 10, 2011 1 Comment ›› Councilman Brent MussonFor as long as I can remember, my mother would start to get excited a few days before Independence Day, maybe around July 1st or 2nd. Sure she was as patriotic as anyone, but her excitement was not about celebrating America’s independence from Great Britain. She wouldn’t plan a BBQ or buy tickets to the ...
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Don’t Let Altadena be Split in Two!
Jul 6, 2011 No Comments ›› Councilman Brent MussonFor those of you who are Altadena residents, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors is considering a disastrous move to remove Altadena from District 5, under Supervisor Antonovich, and split it between two districts. The Boundary Review Committee meets TODAY!! So please, take the time to send an email discouraging such a move. commserv@bos.lacounty.gov Mr. Curt Pedersen c/o ...
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