Damien Newton
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Damien is the executive director of the Southern California Streets Initiative which publishes Santa Monica Next, Streetsblog Los Angeles, Streetsblog San Francisco, Streetsblog California and Longbeachize.
A Quick Review of Measure SM
As we finish up our review of the ballot measures there's one measure we haven't covered, Measure SM. SM has received scant media coverage,...
Why We’re Not Taking a Position on Measure V, the College Bond
(As we prepare for our pre-election party on Thursday, we're going to take a closer look at the other two ballot propositions on the...
The Last Candidate Q and A : Yes or No on Measure LV
Earlier this year, Santa Monica Next reached out to all 10 candidates for City Council with an 11 question questionnaire. Some questions were written...
UPDATE NEW VENUE: Join Santa Monica Next for the Vote Local Ballot Initiative Pre-Election Party and Mixer This Thursday
UPDATE :
Residocracy has called on its supporters to turn tonight's Vote Local Happy Hour into a "Yes on LV" party and show up with...
Come to the Westside YES ON M Rally Tomorrow
This Tuesday, November 1, 2016 @ 3:30 pm, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, L.A. Councilman Mike Bonin and Westside community leaders will be hosting a Yes...
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A coalition of 28 California legislators is calling on...

