I’m not at all surprised that Mr. Moss, the treasurer for the pro-Measure M campaign has attacked and threatened Malibu CAN, who is opposing Measure M ballot measure.
What galls me is that this is from a group that is having their pro-Measure M
Campaign created and paid for by the developer-the Malibu Bay Company. Per Mr. Moss, “The purpose of the Municipal code is to prevent big money interests from “buying” a city election in Malibu.” Read the bottom of the large Yes on Measure M ads folks; they are paid for by the Malibu Bay Company, a big money interest that is ‘buying’ a city election in Malibu with the support of our City Council.
These are the same people who held a recent private ‘by invitation only’ event at the Castle where two City Council members presented their side only (with carefully orchestrated questions and answers) of the ballot measure to a select few, not the public at large. The rest of our Council sat in the audience lending their support based on their attorney’s legal advice that it was not a violation of the Brown Act as they were acting as ‘individuals’ and not as our City Council. I strongly feel that it is not appropriate for our Council to act as the proponents/advocates for a major commercial development agreement that will go to a vote this November 4, especially one that is being underwritten by the developer.
Malibu CAN, of which I am a proud member, is an informal group of local citizens, all volunteer, that have nothing to gain financially or politically from this ballot measure. Its membership is a diverse group of Malibu and vicinity residents, working professionals, retirees, families, surfers and more, all with varied financial wealth (there are definitely no ‘big money interests buying a city election’). Most can’t make significant financial contributions but do support with their volunteer time and efforts and are deeply appreciated.
I respect your right to disagree with our position Mr. Moss, but respectfully suggest that before your throw ethical rocks, take a hard, objective look at your own glass house.
Tami Clark