Landlord Rights Meeting in Los Angeles

From The Fair Housing Coalition:

I have good news for landlords who own rental property in the City of Los Angeles. The Eberly Company, which is the outreach contractor hired by the City of Los Angeles to help landlords deal with code violations, is hosting a special event for members of The Fair Housing Coalition. But since we want to fill up the room, all are welcome.

The meeting will take place:

DATE: Wednesday night, April 25, 2012

TIME: 5 to 7 p.m.

LOCATION: 1645 Corinth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

I believe it is near Pico and the 405. Next to the Court House. There will be signs posted to direct you to the proper auditorium.

Attending this two hour love fest will be members of the Eberly Company, members of the LAHD REAP department, and LAHD code enforcement department. This is your opportunity to ask questions and speak your mind.

Have you even been mistreated by the LAHD?

For almost 30 years, the LAHD has treated landlords as if we are criminals, guilty until proven innocent. Partially because landlords have stayed home and not attended meetings at City Hall when decisions were being made about new laws relative to L.A. housing.

If you own a rental property in L.A., you can no longer afford to not be involved. You must become proactive politically.

We want a full house. We want the LAHD to realize that we are no longer sitting homes on our butts, or too busy to show up and speak up for our rights as property owners and housing providers. Unless you will be in a coma on Wednesday night, I urge you to show up.

Deena Eberly put a strong effort into making this happen. We must start changing the image that L.A. landlords are weak-sucks that the LAHD can easily push around. We must send a message. We need you to show up. Tell every landlord you know about this meeting. A huge turnout will create an image that we are united in fighting for fairness.

For three years, I've shown up at City Hall speaking out against the unfair policies of the LAHD. I've appeared on talk radio. I've met one-on-one with members of the L.A. City Council. I've opened their eyes to the injustice.

A few people who work for the LAHD have told me that their bosses are now feeling the pressure. We have their attention. We must not drop the ball. We have to show them that we are more than just an army of one. The more people who show up, the greater the momentum.

I'm trying to get at least one council member to attend. Bring your spouse, bring a few of your apartment managers, and/or bring a handyman who works for you. We must fill up the room. Make a note to yourself and tape it on the dashboard of your car.

Bill Hooey, Fair Housing Coalition.

Ben Pleasant's Contentious Minds Now on YouTube

Frequent Karl Hess Club attendee Ben Pleasants's play, Contentious Minds, is now available for free viewing on YouTube.

Here is Part One:



Pleasants's journalism and criticism includes When Bukowski Was a Nazi, Dan Fante: Man on Fire, Charles Bukowski Taught Me 'How to Write a Short Story', When Ask the Dust Was Forgotten, and Hawaiian Princess: Marc Forby Tells the Tale of Princess Kaiulani.

Pleasants's novels include Spearmint Leaves and The Victory of Defeat.

Here is Part Two:

Libertarian Art Olivier Promotes 9/11 Truth Film

Ted Brown, who currently serves as Secretary of the Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County, submits the following event notice:

"Is there another explanation for what happened on Sept. 11, 2001? Art Olivier thinks so.

"Art was a city council member and mayor of Bellflower, and later was the Libertarian Party candidate for Vice President (2000) and for Governor of California (2006). He has now become a filmmaker. His new film is called Operation Terror and will soon be out on DVD.

"Art will speaking to the upcoming Region 63 (Foothills) Libertarian meeting about making the film, what it's about, and why he thinks the 'official' explanation of those tragic events leaves a lot of questions.



Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Time: 7:00 p.m. for dinner & conversation; 8:00 p.m. for the program

Location: Panera Bread Restaurant, 3521 E. Foothill Blvd, in Pasadena (west of Rosemead Blvd, at the west end of the Hastings Ranch Shopping Center)"

Steve Reed, RIP

Longtime Karl Hess Club attendee, J. Neil Schulman, sends the following note:

"A short while ago I received a sad phone call from Tim Reed that his brother Steve Reed, a libertarian, frequent Karl Hess Club attendee, and a friend of mine, passed away in his sleep on February 4th, apparently due to complications of diabetes.

Tim will be attending tomorrow (Monday's) Karl Hess Club meeting to say some words memorializing Steve."

Ben Pleasants Interviews Actor Timothy Bottoms

Frequent Karl Hess Club attendee Ben Pleasants recently interviewed actor Timothy Bottoms in Moorpark, California.



As a journalist and critic, Pleasants's work includes When Bukowski Was a Nazi, Dan Fante: Man on Fire, Charles Bukowski Taught Me 'How to Write a Short Story', When Ask the Dust Was Forgotten, and Hawaiian Princess: Marc Forby Tells the Tale of Princess Kaiulani.

Pleasants's novels include Spearmint Leaves and The Victory of Defeat.

Regina Cobb Memorial Service

Longtime KHC attendee Pamela Maltzman forwards this email regarding Regina Cobb, whom some of you may have known:


Dear Friends,

It is with great sorrow that we must share with you the news that our sister, Regina Cobb, passed away on Dec. 30 after a massive stroke.

It has been a devastating loss, and Gina will be greatly missed. She touched many lives in many ways we cannot even know. You are receiving this email because your name was found in a list of Gina's contacts.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Feb. 3 at 10:30 AM at:

Christ Lutheran Church
28850 So. Western Ave
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Please let us know if you plan to attend.

May Peace be With You,
Regina's Family

Valerie Hennes (sister) vhennes at toast dot net
John Liudzius (brother) reginacobbmemorial at gmail dot com

Foothills Libertarians Discuss Death Penalty

Libertarian Party of Los Angeles activist Ted Brown sends this notice about Region 63's upcoming anti-death penalty speaker:

This month's Foothills Libertarian speaker will be Loretta Keller, a local activist for SAFE California, the group that is sponsoring an anti-death penalty initiative for the November 2012 ballot. They are currently circulating the petition and copies will be available.

Ms. Keller is a freelance writer who writes features for the Los Angeles Times and opinion pieces for the Pasadena Star-News. She has a degree in psychology and is an artist.

(Note: The Libertarian Party has no official position on the death penalty. It is not mentioned in the party platform.)

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: This month we will elect officers for 2012: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Current dues-paid party members are eligible to vote, and you can renew or join at the meeting.

Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Time: 7 p.m. for dinner & conversation; 8 p.m. for the program

Location: Panera Bread Restaurant, 3521 E. Foothill Blvd, in Pasadena (west of Rosemead Blvd, at the west end of the Hastings Ranch Shopping Center)

I look forward to seeing you there.

For liberty,
Ted Brown, Secretary
Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County,
Foothills Region 63
(626) 794-7101