header image

[Sign Up Now] to Receive Our FREE Daily SCVTV-SCVNews Digest by E-Mail

Inside
Weather


 
Calendar
Today in
S.C.V. History
November 5
1913 - Grand opening of Mulholland's L.A. Aqueduct as the first water arrives from Owens Valley [watch film]
Cascades


Two Los Angeles County Supervisors – Gloria Molina and Mark Ridley-Thomas – took the easy way out by abstaining on a vote to extend term limits for themselves and their brethren. Chairman Zev Yaroslavsky cast a strong “no” vote after one of his two amendments to the motion failed to get support. Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich voted for his own motion and was backed by Supervisor Don Knabe.

The motion failed.

Facing term limits for the first time since being elected to the Board of Supervisors in 1980, Antonovich proposed a last-minute motion to last Tuesday’s board meeting calling for a special election on November 6 that would void the present limit of three terms and extend it to five terms. Instead of terming out in 2016, this would allow Antonovich to serve two more terms. This would also prevent Molina and Yaroslavsky from terming out in 2014

Although both Yaroslavsky and Antonovich share a dislike for term limits, and would both gain by its possible passage by the voters in November, they squared off on the motion.

Antonovich cited the financial difficulties in Duarte and the impending imprisonment of the Cudahy city manager as a reason to stay the course with the current Board of Supervisors.

“There are some tough decisions ahead and having bodies with experience working with the public is a better alternative than create(ing) a chaotic situation so we’re going to be a mini-state of California – a wrecking ball for the entire Southern California region,” said Antonovich.

Yaroslavsky didn’t succumb to the argument.

“I think that the notion that we are the only five people in Los Angeles County who are qualified to be stewards of this county going forward is selling the people of Los Angeles County short. And anyway I think other people should have the opportunity,” said Yaroslavsky.

Antonovich seemed to arguing both sides of the issue to stave off term limits. While proposing the current leadership should remain in place for the public good, he also implied that county residents shouldn’t be too concerned that this means the current board will remain because they could just volunteer to go away.

“No one is saying they’re running for reelection. No one knows what the future is going to hold, but it gives the voters that opportunity to make that choice,” said Antonovich.

Voters, it could be argued, already had made that choice when they voted 63 percent to restrict the Board of Supervisors to a mere three terms.

Last week, Yaroslavsky argued that the language on the ballot measure would be confusing, suggesting residents were voting to place term limits on the supervisors when in fact it was actually extending them.

“I just think this makes a mockery of us. I think it does not do the Board of Supervisors as an institution a lot of good the way this was put on the agenda at five o’clock Friday night. It does not tell the voters what they’re actually voting on,” said Yaroslavsky.

The motion was continued until this week, where the debate continued. Antonovich agreed to support Yaroslavsky’s rewording of the ballot if he’d support the motion as a whole.

Yaroslavsky had a different idea in mind. He proposed changing the dates on the ballot measure from December 2002 to December 1994 so the extension to five terms would not benefit the current board.

Neither Molina, Ridley-Thomas, Antonovich, nor Knabe would second that amendment.

Molina’s office declined our request for comment.

Yaroslavsky, predicted the measure would not pass the voters, but in that unlikely event he said Antonovich will have been allowed to serve 11 terms for 44 years. Molina, Knabe and himself he said will have served for 28 years.

“If the issue is to extend our own terms, as much as I oppose term limits I think that 11 terms is enough, more than enough I should say.  Six terms is more than enough, five terms, which is what I’ll have is enough,” said Yarovslavsky.

A county spokesperson said there was no limit on the number of times Antonovich could make a revised proposal with the same intent to extend the term limits. He didn’t win the votes of Yaroslavsky or Molina, but they term out in 2014 and Antonovich will still be around two more years after that.

Comment On This Story
COMMENT POLICY: We welcome comments from individuals and businesses. All comments are moderated. Comments are subject to rejection if they are vulgar, combative, or in poor taste.
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.

No Comments

    Leave a Comment


    LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEADLINES
    Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024
    The Los Angeles County Fire Department, Sheriff’s Department and Office of Emergency Management are on high alert in anticipation of strong, high-speed winds and dangerous fire weather conditions that will impact the Santa Clarita Valley and Los Angeles County late Tuesday night through at least Thursday afternoon.
    Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024
    The Castaic Animal Care Center will host a family-friendly Veterans Weekend Pet Adoption event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to honor veterans and encourage the community to learn more about the benefits of pet adoption.
    Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024
    Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced Vote Centers are open for the last day of voting in the Nov.5, 2024 General Election.
    Monday, Nov 4, 2024
    Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger was sworn in for her third and final term on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in a ceremony held Saturday, Nov. 2 in Pasadena.
    Monday, Nov 4, 2024
    Join Los Angels County Parks for some fall fun. The Harvest Festival returns this year Nov. 12-26 with cultural celebrations including food tasting, dancing, music, crafts, children’s story corner and family games.

    Keep Up With Our Facebook
    Latest Additions to SCVNews.com
    The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced a newly-formed partnership with California Institute of the Arts and its Basic Needs Center.
    SCV Food Pantry Partnership with CalArts to Feed Students
    The Los Angeles County Fire Department, Sheriff’s Department and Office of Emergency Management are on high alert in anticipation of strong, high-speed winds and dangerous fire weather conditions that will impact the Santa Clarita Valley and Los Angeles County late Tuesday night through at least Thursday afternoon.
    County Urges SCV Residents to Prepare for High Winds, Fire Weather
    For the fourth consecutive time, the College of the Canyons Contracts, Procurement and Risk Management department received a 2024 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc.
    COC Purchasing Department Receives 2024 National Procurement Institute Award
    Amidst the festivities for the team's seniors for the final regular season game, there was a soccer match, as The Master's University women's soccer team took a convincing 5-0 win over Life Pacific at Reese Field on Sat. Nov. 2.
    TMU Women’s Soccer Celebrates Senior Day with 5-0 Win
    After the roaring success of the first Laughs for a Cause comedy show, Soroptimist International of Valencia announces the return of this fundraiser on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
    March 28: Soroptimist International of Valencia’s Laughs for a Cause
    The Castaic Animal Care Center will host a family-friendly Veterans Weekend Pet Adoption event on Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to honor veterans and encourage the community to learn more about the benefits of pet adoption.
    Castaic Animal Center, Pets Global, Partner for Veterans Adoption Event
    The MAIN and Hope Theatre Arts presents "Yellow Face" from the mind of Obi and Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang, beginning the weekend of Nov.15-17 at the MAIN, 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
    Hope Theatre Arts Presents ‘Yellow Face’ at The Main
    Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced Vote Centers are open for the last day of voting in the Nov.5, 2024 General Election.
    2024 General Election Vote Centers Open Until 8 p.m.
    Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf and other Frozen favorites at the 4th annual Holiday Skate Show featuring the beloved Disney movie, Frozen, on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 14 with two separate times to attend, noon and 5 p.m. at The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center | Powered by FivePoint Valencia.
    Disney’s Frozen Ice Holiday Skate Show at The Cube
    As the final Foothill League football games concluded on Friday, Nov. 1, league standings sorted out pretty much to recent expectations. Valencia beat West Ranch 35-0 to stand alone as champion at 6-0 in league. Hart defeated Saugus 54-40 to come in second at 5-1. Golden Valley took down Canyon 35-21 to place third at 4-2. Also to recent expectations, these top three in league are all playoff-bound this Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.
    Three Foothill League Football Teams in Playoffs
    1913 - Grand opening of Mulholland's L.A. Aqueduct as the first water arrives from Owens Valley [watch film]
    Cascades
    The College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center present the Doo Wop Project Holiday Show, Friday, Dec. 6 at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
    Dec. 6: The Doo Wop Project Holiday Show at the COC PAC
    As the winter season approaches, that means one thing, the holidays are on their way. Here in Santa Clarita, our community comes alive with the festive spirit, making it the perfect time to discover and support our local businesses.
    Ken Striplin | Celebrate the Holidays by Shopping Local
    The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of four productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Nov. 4 to Sunday, Nov. 10.
    Nov. 4-10: Four Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
    Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger was sworn in for her third and final term on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in a ceremony held Saturday, Nov. 2 in Pasadena.
    Barger Sworn in for Third, Final Term
    The Meadow Collective is back in Santa Clarita for the Meadow Collective Christmas Market, bringing together a curated selection of unique and handmade items and small businesses, Sunday, Dec. 8 at Hart & Main, 24217 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA, 91321.
    Dec. 8:  Meadow Collective Christmas Market
    The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6, beginning with a closed session at 6:30 p.m., followed by an open session at 7 p.m.
    Nov. 6: Regular Meeting of the Hart Board of Trustees
    Join Los Angels County Parks for some fall fun. The Harvest Festival returns this year Nov. 12-26 with cultural celebrations including food tasting, dancing, music, crafts, children’s story corner and family games.
    Nov. 12-26: L.A. County Parks Harvest Festival
    Propositions, ballot measures, judges, City Councilmembers, state assembly, Congress, Senate and of course, the President—as Tuesday, Nov. 5 approaches, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
    Ken Striplin | Make Your Plan to Vote
    The Valencia Hills Wave Swim Team is hosting the annual “A Holiday Marketplace” fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Valencia Hills HOA Clubhouse.
    Dec. 14: ‘A Holiday Marketplace’ Benefits Wave Swim Team
    California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with exhibitions showcasing the compelling work of Indigenous artists.
    AV Indian Museum Hosts Indigenous Artists
    1849 - William Manly & John Rogers set out from Death Valley to find help for stranded Bennett-Arcan party [story]
    W.L. Manly
    1987 - City of Santa Clarita formation approved at the polls; Buck McKeon, Jan Heidt, Jo Anne Darcy, Carl Boyer III, Dennis Koontz win first City Council election (in that order) [story]
    First Santa Clarita City Council
    SCVNews.com