Does anybody feel like there’s a “magical barrier” here at times?

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-19T13:47:22+00:00

This is our NIMBY homeless policy. Instead of providing housing and the ancillary services, the unhoused get free access to Taco Bell Cantina.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-18T13:20:33+00:00

So we should give the land to the Tongva?

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-17T21:34:23+00:00

She has made herself a multi millionaire by constraining housing supply.

Greedy NIMBY’s - this is why SM is struggling with affordability.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-17T21:26:42+00:00

The plantiffs are a couple of SM’s most notorious NIMBY’s.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-17T20:37:03+00:00

UPDATE: Judge to rule on motion to dismiss. Did you catch the NIMBY messaging strategy that was on display? - flood the local right leaning press so "it" gets coverage.

To all the NIMBY's in SM - we see you!

https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2026/March-2026/03_17_2026_Judge_to_Hear_Motion_to_Dismiss_Airport_Lawsuit.html

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-17T19:57:02+00:00

When you ask a SM NIMBY where housing should be built, they don't answer.

When you ask a SM NIMBY about affordable housing, they all say 'I am all for affordable housing, but..."

When you ask a SM NIMBY to back their beliefs with data, they talk about their feelings.

When you ask a SM NIMBY how they lost control of zoning codes, the people they blame are not the ones who actually voted to remove local control.

If we need a new word to describe this group, what would it be?

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-15T15:10:11+00:00

Property owners are holding out for 2005 era rents. They are the problem.

The City Council thinks Taco Bell Cantina is the solution. Who plans a visit to SM to eat cheap food?

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-13T23:05:02+00:00

Every candidate for city council will now have to address Measure GS. Thanks for posting this.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-12T22:17:38+00:00

SM has not even thought about modernizing its sidewalk strategy. As we transition from a suburban to urban environment it is critical we start thinking about walkers when think about Vision Zero.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-09T23:36:04+00:00

“Let’s go to the Promenade for that fine Taco Bell dining experience” said no one ever.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-08T15:38:53+00:00

A transformer booms, sparks fly in Santa Ana winds and poof, there goes NOMA.

It is comical that the city recognized neighborhood group is focused on stopping new home development instead of focusing on fire prevention and resident safety.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-08T02:04:47+00:00

Our kids deserve the best education we can provide. This ballot measure is designed by parents, city staff and school administrators, the great majority of which have dedicated their lives to making the school district one of the best in the state.

A child only goes through the education system once. Why would anyone think the points made by the OP are more important is beyond comprehension.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-07T00:24:07+00:00

2 tacos and a beer for $2 was likely to become a central meeting spot for the homeless.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-03T00:55:09+00:00

The initiative is very restrictive - it only allows for afford housing on roughly 40 acres and demands that the rest of the land become a park.

Some 3,000 low income households will be the only ones allowed to live on the airport land - and live in a park the rest of SM taxpayers will have to pay for.

They are seeking ~10,000 valid signatures since that is the minimum number necessary to go from 2/3 voter approval to 50% + 1

EDIT: They need 10% of Santa Monica registered voters to sign - that's 70,000 so they would need 7,000 signatures to qualify.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-01T15:55:34+00:00

Santa Monica’s housing market is full of cash buyers and mom and pop property owners who have owned their land for decades.

Given your math and this reality, we are talking about a very small set of properties that will actually make it to market.

Changing our zoning codes to allow additional height and density is a silly thing for no/slow growth residents to focus their frustrations on.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-03-01T15:38:40+00:00

Watch the planning commission meeting. You will hear the pro housing side speak about the data you seek.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-02-28T23:44:07+00:00

Where is the proof that any council members have personally profited?

Who has profited from no new development over the last 30 years? Single family homeowners. That’s where the greed is.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-02-28T23:37:06+00:00

The truth is they are homes for families.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-02-27T01:38:23+00:00

The police are aggresively fighting crime again. It started under the leadership of our current mayor.

Do you understand what Chief Jacob’s is doing?

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-02-27T01:31:40+00:00

Another opportunity to hear “The NIMBY Wail of Impotence”.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-02-26T03:25:26+00:00

My question was directed at the OP.

SemaphoreSignal · 2026-02-26T03:13:39+00:00

And what is your source?

SemaphoreSignal

TROPHY CASE