Charged Debate: A Collision of Ethics, Economics, and Environment in Burbank
The city of Burbank, California, traditionally celebrated for its cornerstone contribution to the American film and television industry, has become a focal […]
Category: Awareness
The COOL Online Act: A Deep Dive into E-Commerce Transparency
(Disclaimer: We oppose the COOL Online Act) As e-commerce continues to skyrocket in popularity, it has become increasingly important for consumers to […]
Municipal Funded EV Charging Stations: An Unnecessary Drain on Public Coffers?
As the green revolution accelerates, more cities are committing substantial public funds to build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, often painting such […]
Local Democracy Reimagined: The Case for Council Districts in Small Cities
Small cities have been entrusted with the profound responsibility of fostering their communities’ well-being and growth. The foundational structure of this responsibility […]
Unreasonable Severance Deals Given in Burbank City Worker Contracts
Even if a City of Burbank worker commits fraud, or sexual misconduct, or is convicted of a crime, the taxpayers will still […]
Burbank School Board Member Emily Weisberg Admits to Destroying Public Records
Burbank School Board member Emily Weisberg admitted in this email that she routinely destroys public records. Burbank resident Joel Schlossman filed a […]
Battling Public Drunkards by Reporting the ABC-Licensed Business
We are many times told that there is little we can do about public drunkards, especially if they are homeless. Burbank’s most […]
The Miller Hull Partnership and “Visioneers” for a Larger Library as an Even Bigger Resort for Homeless People
A request was made under the California Public Records Act to the City of Burbank for documents showing contracts and payments made […]
A Message from Transparent California
[Re-Published] Each year, Transparent California is proud to take part in a national celebration of government transparency known as Sunshine Week. Founded in 2005 by the […]
“Bah humbug!” The Santagate Scandal ~ Burbank School Principal Matt Osmond Banishes Santa From School
The email chains canceling Santa’s appearance can be found and read by clicking this link.
