Pat Kernighan thinks animal control has more important things to do.

I don’t really have an opinion on this dog tie-up rule. I have heard people make good arguments for both sides, and since I don’t have a dog myself, this isn’t something I really have any experience with or personal investment in. In general, my inclination is that we should have fewer laws, not more, especially when we’re talking about something that will not be applied practically. But I really just don’t know enough about it to take a position one way or the other.

Councilmembers, on the other hand, have to take a position on everything. You’d think that, over time, this would result in the articulation of some sort of clearly discernible legislative philosophy. Wrong! District 2 Councilwoman Pat Kernighan opposes the 15 minute dog tie up rule, in part because: Read more

Oak to Ninth: Read all about it

Shorenstein building update

OMG, I can finally buy decent milk within walking distance of my apartment!

Journalism by press release

Don’t Recall Dellums

Retail could come to auto row, if NIMBYs and the whims of politicians don’t stop it

Memo to City Hall: Fix your damn clock

Once again, the Council proves they don’t care about good public policy or practicality

Real problems deserve real policy solutions

More public safety funding, no new taxes

Sunshine Ordinance should be modernized

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