Measure B: Shady politics or L.A.'s solar savior?

February 14, 2009

Dust-Up

Solar energy without Measure B

Today's topic: What happens with solar energy in Los Angeles if Measure B doesn't pass? Click here to read previous exchanges in this Dust-Up.

February 12, 2009

Dust-Up

Municipal versus private power

Today's topic: Why is it so important for L.A. to have municipal power? And has the city done enough to encourage utility consumers to invest in solar panels and generate electricity for the grid? Previously, Leonard and Humphreville debated the polarized views in City Hall on Measure B and the political machinations behind the ballot measure.

February 11, 2009

Dust-Up

Why the rush on Measure B?

Today's topic: Why did the city rush to put Measure B on the March 3 ballot before a full analysis of its cost and effect on rates was completed? Previously, Humphreville and Leonard debated the polarized political views on Measure B.

February 10, 2009

Dust-Up

Measure B: Solar savior or shady politics?

Today's topic: City Controller Laura Chick says she'll vote no on Measure B because she thinks "the entire process of how it ended up on the ballot stinks." On the other hand, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and other local leaders tout Measure B as a badly needed green economic stimulus. Which side is correct?