ubrayj02

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:11:52 -0800

I tell you, that LaBonge is good guy who has a bum rap with people expecting some forked-tongue politician. He's an honest guy who understands the people he represents. He waits until you've shown him that you have support for your ideas, and then he makes his move. I never would have a imagined an L.A. City Councilman hosting Critical Mass style rides through the city - but LaBonge has made it happen. The man is a hero. So too, are the bike advocates who have worked their butts off to get the conversation to this point. I have a feeling that we're changing the way electoral politics happens in this fair city - and bikes can no longer be ignored!

thegodofthor

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:44:27 -0800

I can't say that I am outraged. Cause I've seen the Festival of Lights and was more impressed with local homeowners displays. BUT... One good route to get some additional pressure, is to email to the sponsors of the festival. Let them know they are sponsoring a festival that has some controversy. The Festival Sponsors (These are the ones that are not tied to the city) http://www.mwhglobal.com/ http://www.starbucks.com/ http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/index http://www.mimiscafe.com/ There is also AAA but we all know the hate the AAA has for cyclists

LAist: Councilman Asks City Attorney About Bikes at Holiday Festival

ubrayj02

thegodofthor