West Hollywood’s Business License, Public Safety and Public Facilities commissions each elected new chairs and vice chairs at their meetings this week.
Tod Hallman will continue to lead the Public Safety Commission, which has six new members in its seven-member roster. Robert Saltzman was chosen as its vice chair.
Elyse Eisenberg and Mark Yusupov will take the reins of the Business License Commission, while Andrew Solomon and Richard Karliss will head up the Public Facilities Commission.
Bylaws requiring chairs to have served six months and preventing them from serving consecutive terms limited the number of eligible candidates for the positions on all three commissions.
Hallman was elected only after the commission voted to suspend rules preventing chairs from serving two consecutive terms.
Any person on the public safety commission that previously voted to defund the sheriffs department should not be sitting on the public SAFETY Commission.
I second that.
It’s hard to take a man with a nose ring seriously.
Please someone explain its benefits.
It identifies the person as someone not to be taken seriously. That’s the benefit.
Realize that but why on earth would someone deface themselves?
It’s how they feel on the inside apparently.
It’s a sad commentary on the evolution of man. Why anyone would choose to deface their body with horrendous tattoos and implanted “jewelry” is beyond grasp. Perhaps we are returning to the Neanderthal Age and should all carry clubs.
Or perhaps we should judge people on their character and job performance instead of a piercing. I’m not quite sure why you care so much. You sound like my 90 year old grandma.
Thank you. You said it better than I could. And when did this town become so judgmental about people’s look? They’ve made fun of Erickson for his hair color, or the outfits he’s worn, or his nails being painted, and none of that has to do with job performance or capability. West Hollywood has always been a place where people could express themselves With their body, and clothes, piercings, tattoos, jewelry, and what not, without judgment. Except for some people on here. Where do they think they are, Kansas? Maybe they should move there?
Perhaps suggesting that folks making this observation, which may be seen as judgmental seem a bit judgmental themselves for suggesting they move to Kansas or elsewhere. You seem to be suggesting an action that is other than welcoming and tolerant. One is an observation the other an act. One also with a high degree of self respect would have no need to disrespect others by appearing as a public spectacle.
Yes, character and professional capabilities is a fair determination but why come with such self imposed baggage which at the very least is hideous unless one is within the nose ring and tattoo cult. Cringeworthy ! As the former commenter mentioned, not to be taken seriously.
Difficult for you, maybe. .
Looks like five of the six are men. I reject their credibility on the basis of this blatant sexism.
🙄 Perhaps but there were not enough woman willing to serve. Perhaps out of the people willing to serve these for the most qualified.
As a woman that has been successful in multiple fields, never once did I experience any hints of sexism nor, did I adopt the feminism ideology which I believe limits one’s capabilities. .
Just because they are male does not mean they are not credible and dedicated public servants. The issue of gender equity in Council appointments has been an issue that has been discussed for decaeds but only a handful of Council members have ever voluntarily applied gender equity in their appointments. If the City Council wanted gender equity on our Boards and Commissions, all they need to do is pass an ordinance to that effect. If you have an issue with gender parity, blame the City Council not the individual Commissioners.
The number of residents and city leaders preoccupied with Hang Nails has reached epidemic proportions.
Gender slop. Why would you mention that? Next thing the freak show three… Shine, Erickson and Byers will do a gender WOKE move with a new ordinance and add another six figure civil servant to run it.
You’re being facetious right? Just confirming.
SEXISM? Just more WOKE slop reflected the corruption of the political hacks and most hated politicians in California… Shine, Erickson, and Byers.
Then notion that gender parity and diversity is a positive factor in Boards and Commissions far pre-dates any of the aforesaid Council members; indeed my comment reflects the distance between values our leaders proclaim and their actions.
Do you know these men? You reject this on the basis of blatant sexism. Huh? You are making a judgement with no knowledge except gender. You obviously basis your own prejudice on no information and a lot of assuming. You are the problem here.