The City Council reorganized itself as follows: Mayor: Charles Gilb Mayor Pro Tem: Floretta Lauber Councilmen: James Helms; Jack Saelid; Dr. Alton Scott
Patricia Ostrye, mayor pro-tem of Monrovia, has filed as a Democratic candidate for the 61st Assembly district seat. Her background and position on some issues are given.
Defeated City Council candidate Roy Seirs urged newly elected Councilman Bob Margett to step down because of his behavior during the latter days of the campaign. This included tearing down other candidates signs and then telling lies about the incident.
The Planning Commission endorsed by a unanimous vote a specific legal definition of signs for business advertising. Such limits are seen by some merchants as being of questionable constitutionality.
City Councilman Bob Margett has pleaded "no contest" to a lawsuit charging malicious mischief for destroying campaign signs during the April election. He paid a $100 fine.
Newly elected City Councilman Bob Margett has had a lawsuit filed against him by Roy Speirs charging malicious mischief for destroying campaign signs in April.
Councilman Charles Gilb believes businesses all important. He is a candidate for re-election for Arcadia City Council. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.
Fire Chief Gene Mahoney has been placed on indefinite leave of absence without pay. Since Mahoney came to Arcadia in 1973, the Fire Department has been prey to internal tension. Bob Dick has been named acting Chief.