Dear MB Residents,
On Tuesday, July 19, there was a turnout of nearly 150 people attending the City Council meeting in chambers, and another 75 attending on Zoom. Thirty people spoke, emploring Council Members to listen to the residents and Firefighters about the problem in the fire department, caused by the destructive decisions made by the HR Director, the City Manager Bruce Moe, and by Council themselves. We will be writing a commentary on the details of the speeches, Council’s actions, and what we observe taking place in our current local government. We will get that to you soon. But until that time, we did want to publish a letter from a resident who was in attendance that sets the tone and expectations of Council from the community.
If you were in attendance on Tuesday, and have a comment or statement to share, please email. MBStrong2021@gmail.com.
~MBStrong
Good day all,
I’m a resident of Manhattan Beach for 71 yrs and have a son who has been an LAFD for 14+ years working his way up to Fire Inspector. I feel I understand the issue presented by the MBFA. General George Marshall said, the Formula for handling people issues:
Listen to the other person’s story
Listen to the other person’s FULL story.
Listen to the other person’s FULL story FIRST.’
I feel, based on stories from the many (Active, retired Fire Fighters, and MB residents) who told their stories, we understand their issue better. No one witnessed one resident whose views differed. Mmmmmm, this is an indicator the City Council may be getting 1-sided information from a single source.
As recommended by the Fire Fighters and residents, please schedule ASAP a face-to-face with the Fire Fighters, excluding Bruce Moe since some stated that City Manager (maybe even HR) has an agenda.
Please, nothing is more satisfying than actually sitting down and listening to the MB Fire Fighter Association group rather than presuming it's all about the money. We, the residents, don't want to lose the most highly qualified Fire Department in the Southbay.
Thank you,
Rory O’Brien
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