There is almost nothing that I have enjoyed more than being a part of the local blogosphere over the last four years. As a member of the blog team here at New Santa Ana and before that at the Orange Juice and the Liberal OC I have truly enjoyed writing posts, sharing opinions and debating with our readers. I have come to realize that one of the things that I enjoy more than blogging is serving on the Santa Ana Planning Commission.
In September of 2009 I stepped down from the Planning Commission to join with Art Pedroza in creating this new venture we call “New Santa Ana”. We wanted to create a place where folks wanting to find out about all things Santa Ana could come to in the blogosphere. It was our goal to promote our city, its businesses, its happenings and its leaders in a positive fashion. I think we have succeeded in doing that since our inception.
However after some time I realized that I missed being involved with the Planning Commission and being a part of a group that will help shape Santa Ana’s future. Being a part of the Planning Commission is a serious undertaking and deserves dedication from its members. That being the case I have decided to stop blogging altogether and dedicate the time I have away from my job to being the best Planning Commissioner I can be. The citizens of Santa Ana deserve no less than that.
This past Monday the 24th was my first meeting back on the commission. Most of the commission members are the same as when I was there previously with the exception of Frank Acosta and Sandy Nalle. Sandy, who also come on board Monday, had also previously served on the commission some years back. I am very excited to get to serve with Sandy whom I see as a tremendous source of knowledge on planning, real estate and Santa Ana history.
I look forward to serving all of the residents in my capacity as a commissioner and am excited about playing a role in creating a bright future for us all. Should you have any suggestions, concerns or comments about issues facing the city or the Planning Commission I encourage you to contact me at seanhmill@gmail.com or (714) 858-1145.
I know that this blog will continue to grow under the capable and tremendous efforts of Art Pedroza. I encourage you all to tell all your friends about New Santa Ana and to continue with your loyal readership. Finally I want to thank Art for all he has done with this blog and for promoting our city in a positive fashion. Keep up the great work.
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Thank you Sean and good luck on the Planning Commission. We are fortunate to have you there!
I look forward to continuing to work with you to build a New Santa Ana!
get any empty dirt lots dont hesatate to put some remote controlers...we mis remote controling in santa ana......me and my kids have no were to run our r/c cars in our city...
good luck mill
cruz,
Don't get your hopes up about ANY parks in Santa Ana. This city thinks of parks last, if at all.
Parks in SA come way after handing out redevelopment cash to developers and those same developers shoveling campaign cash back to the city council.
Junior,
Your comment is absolutely incorrect. Since the current Council majority came to power we have added a number of new parks and playgrounds, to wit:
The Kaboom Playground opened in Bishop Manor. http://newsantaana.com/2010/03/14/kaboom-playground-build-day-and-grand-opening/
A new park is slated to open at Willard Intermediate and another park, which is a joint project with Latino Health Access, will be opening on 4th St. http://newsantaana.com/2010/11/09/santa-ana-receives-7-9-million-for-new-parks-from-a-state-fund/
And the new Lighthouse Community Center and Sports Field opened last year too. http://newsantaana.com/2010/08/02/the-lighthouse-community-center-hosts-the-grand-opening-of-a-sports-field-and-community-garden/
Plus a new YMCA opened up in town too. http://newsantaana.com/2010/11/15/santa-ana-ymca-grand-opening-on-nov-20/
As for your libelous final comment, as I recall your pal David Benavides got caught up in the same mess - and as we reported the fault was Joe Fletcher's. He is now gone.
thanks junior...we havent seen good times since the last track on edinger and mohawk i really miss that track and of course i was the owner......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAx9ipvRbGU
Cruz,
Art is correct about the council majority and their efforts to bring more park space to our community. Mike Tardif aka "junior" is a contrarian who has nothing positive to add to the discussion about our city's future.
I'd love to hear more about your ideas for RC tracks. This is a growing hobby and I think that we should look at doing something like that here in Santa Ana. You can reach me at the contacts given in the post.
"It was our goal to promote our city, its businesses, its happenings and its leaders in a positive fashion."
Correction: you want to promote a particular set of leaders, not all of them.
Santa Ana has a shortage of public parks.
To the R/C guy.
There are empty industrial building and empty office building.
Rent or buy one of those places to play with your toys.
I remember as a kid the private businesses that provided a place to play with “slot cars” for a fee, and more recently the private business that provide a place for people to play “paint ball” for a fee.
These people play with their toys and cover the cost of their hobbies without taking away from the public their public parks. Also those business contribute to the tax base, whereas a gift of a public park brings in nothing.
(I believe the council made a mistake in giving away the public parks to the private soccer leagues earlier)
(and it was a black eye to cut the real fee and then take campaign money from those who benefited.)
Oh, and on point, I am going to miss S Mill commentary, always insightful and controversial.
anon,
Art writes stories on this blog promoting everyone and everything in Santa Ana. There is no other place in town that you can get more information about the happenings in this city than the New Santa Ana.
You are simply incorrect and I believe you are intentionally so.
Sean,
How about if I use a term that you and Art use frequently on this blog: "Council majority".
Like I said, you promote a particular set of leaders.
When I see posts that promote those from the "Council minority", then I'll change my opinion.
anon,
I am not sure what you are referring to. We report on all the Council Members, but generally the Council majority is the group that is getting things done, while David Benavides and Carlos Bustamante are largely paperweights.
Art, Sean did not use the word "report" in his post. He said you "promote" the city's leaders.
You and Sean do not promote Benavides and Bustamante.
I must beg to differ. We write about those two quite often.
http://newsantaana.com/?s=carlos+bustamante
http://newsantaana.com/?s=david+benavides