Category Archives: Councilman Mike Bonin

Villanueva Visits Westchester Park, Bonin Pushes Back On Twitter

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Circling the News received the following letter from a Westchester resident, which was sent to the the Recreation and Parks Commissioners and RAP General Manager Michael Shull on October 22: “I drove by the park yesterday and saw … Continue reading →

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Councilman Mike Bonin Said Judge David Carter Knew the Plan

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Sue

At the annual Democratic Garden Party, held September 19 via Zoom, Councilman Mike Bonin was one of several City and State officials who was featured. Bonin was asked about his plan to house homeless on beaches and in public parks, … Continue reading →

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Westchester Park Is Again under Siege as Transients Keep Setting Up Tents 

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Sue

  A Westchester resident wrote Circling the News on August 31, “Just when we thought we could breathe a sigh of relief, we were pulled in again.” According to the resident, a Tuff Shed (small storage structure) was delivered to … Continue reading →

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Sidewalks Are Public Walkways

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Sue

A young man gathering signatures for the “Recall Bonin” petition was accosted by Caruso security on the sidewalk along Sunset, near Erewhon, on August 24. Two readers contacted Circling the News and said that “Caruso’s employees are claiming that the sidewalk … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Versions: Councilman Mike Bonin and the Venice Stakeholders Association

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Sue

According to the August 5 L.A. Times Editorial (“Homeless People on Venice Beach Got Interim Housing. Can’t This Happen All Over the City?”): “Over the course of six weeks, service providers aided by local officials moved 211 homeless people who … Continue reading →

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Marina del Rey Leader Issues Statement Opposing Homeless Shelters at Busy Parking Lot

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: Responding to Councilmen Mike Bonin and Mark Ridley-Thomas’ motion to place the homeless at Will Rogers and Dockweiler Beaches, Westchester and Mar Vista Parks, the L.A. Westside Municipal Building, LAX, Marina del Rey Boat Ramp, Dockweiler RV Park … Continue reading →

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LA City Clerk Approves Draft of Petition to Recall Councilman Mike Bonin

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Venice Current on July 13, and is reprinted with permission.) A petition for the recall of Councilmember Mike Bonin is approved for circulation, the Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk announced … Continue reading →

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State Will Fund Potrero/PCH Pedestrian Bridge, Offering Pedestrian Access to the Beach 

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Sue

State Senator Ben Allen confirmed at the July 8 Community Council meeting that the state will budget $11 million to build a pedestrian bridge over PCH that connects Will Rogers State Beach with the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon. … Continue reading →

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Bonin’s Office Talked to a Coastal Commission Director in December about Tiny Homes for the Homeless on Beach Parking Lots 

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Sue

  How long has Councilman Mike Bonin been communicating with Coastal Commission representatives about his desire to house the homeless at beach parking lots and City parks? Since at least December 2020. Following are the December 2, 2020 emails obtained … Continue reading →

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City Council Votes 13 to 1 to Pursue Homeless Feasibility Study

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Sue

  The L.A. City Council voted today to approve a motion by Councilmen Mike Bonin and Mark Ridley-Thomas (Motion 21-0350) to study the feasibility of using Will Rogers State Beach, Dockweiler Beach, LAX land and two city parks, Mar Vista and … Continue reading →

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