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New OBTC leadership: from L to R: Marin Green, Gio Ingolia, Gretchen Newson and Donna Zoll. Jon Carr was away on business. (Photo by Frank Gormlie)
At last night’s Ocean Beach Town Council, Wednesday, Oct. 22, the newly elected top leadership of the Board was announced.
Gretchen Newson remains as president. Gio Ingolia was elected as vice-president. Donna Zoll selected again as treasurer, Marin Green as recording secretary and Jon Carr as corresponding secretary.
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July 15, 2020 at 10:07 am on Councilwoman Campbell Responds to Criticism About Her Plan for Short-Term Vacation RentalsThis post makes me think about two things. First, "what-about-ism" is not an effective argument in any situation. Yes, there are other things that are...
July 14, 2020 at 7:01 pm on Freestyling My Thoughts on a July AfternoonWHEW! You said a mouthful! Great writing! 
July 14, 2020 at 3:24 pm on Councilwoman Campbell Responds to Criticism About Her Plan for Short-Term Vacation RentalsI'll add that home-sharing STVRs in residential zones should be allowed, by permit. As long as the homeowner (not renter, property manager) is on-site. By... July 14, 2020 at 3:21 pm on Councilwoman Campbell Responds to Criticism About Her Plan for Short-Term Vacation RentalsLike Geoff stated below, the visitor accommodations are allowed, by zoning, in coastal communities in the COMMERCIAL ZONES. Where full-home STVRs/AirBnBs are appropriate and legal...
July 14, 2020 at 2:47 pm on Councilwoman Campbell Responds to Criticism About Her Plan for Short-Term Vacation RentalsForgot the link: https://documents.coastal.ca.gov/reports/2014/12/W3-12-2014.pdf July 14, 2020 at 2:36 pm on Councilwoman Campbell Responds to Criticism About Her Plan for Short-Term Vacation Rentals"The city barring STVR in coastal zones violates the state law that requires coastal areas to have moderate priced visitor accommodations." That statement has nothing...
July 14, 2020 at 1:14 pm on Councilwoman Campbell Responds to Criticism About Her Plan for Short-Term Vacation RentalsMarijuana is ILLEGAL under federal law. There IS no other discussion. End of story. Driving 66 MPH on the interstate is ILLEGAL under state law....
July 14, 2020 at 8:03 am on After 2 Major Missteps, Jen Campbell Has Lost Support at the BeachThe density being allowed near transit means: Existing or "planned" transit within the next 50 years! 
July 13, 2020 at 9:48 pm on TV Show Filmed in Ocean Beach – ‘Terriers’ – May Finally Be Made into Movie or RevivedWow! Logue is 10 years older - he won't be able to jump over OB fences as he used to. This was truly a great...
July 13, 2020 at 9:28 pm on Freestyling My Thoughts on a July AfternoonRIGHT ON BRO. Your poem says it all and with a sense of humor. ARE WE DOOMED BY OUR DNA to repeat the tragedies of...
July 13, 2020 at 5:48 pm on Freestyling My Thoughts on a July AfternoonWOW!!! your work is great Ernie, and this is one of your best. I always look forward to reading your work. It brings tears to...
July 13, 2020 at 4:06 pm on Councilwoman Campbell Responds to Criticism About Her Plan for Short-Term Vacation RentalsYeah, EVERYONE needs to stick to the knitting: STVRs are currently ILLEGAL in residential neighborhoods. There IS no other discussion. End of story. File the...
July 13, 2020 at 1:39 pm on TV Show Filmed in Ocean Beach – ‘Terriers’ – May Finally Be Made into Movie or RevivedGordon, you're right there. I also re-watched it and picked up small details and nuances I missed the first time around. The OB Rag actually... July 13, 2020 at 1:38 pm on After 2 Major Missteps, Jen Campbell Has Lost Support at the BeachAlthough I am generally supportive of Joe LaCava and his bid for council District 1, it is important to remember that as the chair of...
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Super excited to be working with this dynamic and hard-working group of dedicated, local OBceans for another term! Sorry I couldn’t make the photo. I’m out of state for work.