I was not going to say anything initially about the April 10 Culver City election. However, I now feel I have to. I was very involved in working with my husband, Marcus Tiggs, as he campaigned for a seat on the Culver City City Council. It was an exciting and positive experience, until a group of people determined to malign his reputation created a flyer filled with lies and hurtful comments. They also posted these malicious comments on social media.
Among the lies they posited, was that he was connected to a person that never even endorsed him. Shame on those people responsible for this smear campaign, who call themselves progressives and liberals. These people oppose President Donald Trump, but then used his same bullying tactics to degrade and dishonor an upstanding human being. Is this what they are passing on to their children?
I personally witnessed a woman walking with her child and placing flyers on cars, destroying my husband – a man renowned for his integrity. It hurt me deeply to see this.
I believe in Karma: if you harm someone with your words or actions, the boomerang will come back and there will be consequences.
I am very grateful to all of Marcus’s friends and supporters who worked so hard on his campaign. I’m also grateful to the 2,000-plus residents that voted for him. Despite the smear campaign against my husband, those who stood by him continue to shine a light in my heart, and help restore my sense of peace and calm. I believe in love and humanity for everyone.
And to my husband, Marcus, I just want to say, I am so proud of you. You are the best!
— Monica Granados
July 18, 2018
Letter to the Editor REVISED – PLEASE USE THIS SECOND COPY
SUBJECT: Closure of Bay Club Howard Hughes
The members of our wonderful health club were hit hard with the sudden news this week that Bay Club Howard Hughes would be closing at the end of August. Apparently this is due to the landlord tripling the rent, wanting to develop another type of more lucrative income property in its place.
We are very upset that their outstanding staff will be losing their positions, and we the members lose their expertise that has kept us healthy and strong.
What are our options? We have been told that we could get a refund, or transfer our membership to Bay Club El Segundo or Santa Monica. Both of these are in excess of 5 miles. Due to LA traffic, this is a tough sell, especially for the large group of active seniors who frequent the club regularly.
We are at a loss about what to do, hoping that Bay Club will consider establishing another location closer in. We know it will take time to do this.
Valerie Davidson, Culver City resident