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In 2004 and 2005, while serving as  Mayor of Anaheim, the City of Anaheim underwent a massive revision of its General Plan.  This document represents the city’s long-term planning for land  use, [...]

"Thinking About Tomorrow Today" - Like you, I have a point of view on many of the crazy issues out there and frankly, having opinions and being able to freely express them are part of what makes [...]

"Thinking About Tomorrow Today" - Over the last few months, many friends serving in local governments, in city planning departments, and in the development community have reached out to me asking [...]

“Thinking about Tomorrow Today” – New habits in business, shopping, learning and more worth keeping. At the grocery store last weekend, of course wearing a mask, I was putting my groceries on [...]

“Thinking about Tomorrow Today” – I got my work ethic from my father. My Dad worked hard every day while I was growing up. He never complained about it. He never made excuses. He never [...]

“Thinking about Tomorrow Today” - When Governor Gavin Newsom recently shut down the beaches in Orange County, many used as “evidence” a couple of eye-level photos plus a reported estimate that [...]

“Thinking about Tomorrow Today” - As the coronavirus began to impact the country, government leaders at all levels declared “states of emergency.” That meant that this crisis was extraordinary, [...]

“Thinking about Tomorrow Today” - It is quite inspiring to see so many people across this country coming together during this COVID-19 crisis trying to do their part to help others. We have seen [...]

“Thinking about Tomorrow Today” - People throughout the country have a greater affection for their cities than any other level of government.  They may not know their mayor or council members by [...]