Many LA County property owners cannot afford the new high costs of maintenance projects near oak trees imposed by LA County regulations. An example of over-regulation is new provisions in proposed Ordinance 22.44.950.B.1 in the Santa Monica Mountains Local Implementation Program. Many property owners are now viewing smaller oak trees as a liability they cannot afford because the trees will someday reach the size where $1,086 - $8,724 fees are triggered. On August 26th, the County Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to make 6" diameter oak trees subject to these fees. That's right, it could cost $1,086+ to trim a 6" oak tree under these new proposed regulations! It's time to ask LA County to stop over-regulation so that oak trees can flourish. Please sign this petition to support oak trees by stopping their over-regulation. You can also directly email your own comments to the County Board of Supervisors at: [email protected] For more information, see: August 26th, 2014 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Hearing Notice: http://planning.lacounty.gov/assets/upl/project/coastal_bos-hearing-notice.pdf Oak Tree Permit Information: http://planning.lacounty.gov/apps LA County Fee Schedule, Item 40: http://planning.lacounty.gov/assets/upl/general/fee_20140301.pdf Draft Proposed Revised Oak Ordinance page 112 to change diameter trigger from 8" to 6" (22.44.950.B.1): http://planning.lacounty.gov/assets/upl/project/coastal_bos-lip.pdf Proposed Land Use Plan See CO-99 and CO-100, pages 46-47: http://planning.lacounty.gov/assets/upl/project/coastal_bos-lup.pdf Important Note: The April 2014 LA County Board of Supervisors version of the proposed ordinance did NOT include this revision to regulate 6" oaks for all development in 22.44.950.B.1. This is because the ordinance is meant to implement proposed Land Use Plan CO-99 and CO-100 (see 22.44.1920.K). Both CO-99 and CO-100 pertain to "new" development only and 22.44.1920.K implements this. The Coastal Commission, in a late June 2014 publication, revised 22.44.950.B.1 as well. This was a MISTAKE because 22.44.950.B.1 pertains to both new projects AND existing development maintenance projects - this is a MISTAKE and it is not supported by the proposed Land Use Plan. This mistake needs to be called out by and corrected by the LA County Board of Supervisors.

We are all affected when our country supports polices for the destruction of human life ! I started this petition out of frustration for the lack of reason and tolerance that our government has shown.

John Boehner will not reveal the cost of his lawsuit against the President

I have been doing prisoner advocacy for 15 years and have been working on this specific issue for over a year and a half and found noone listening or caring. The Center for Investigative Journalism (www.wisconsinwatch.org) has done series on the abuse and now we must demand an independent investigation. Both staff and prisoners are harmed in this situation and it is our responsibility to help.

School- and classroom-level staffing in the Cambridge Public Schools is inadequate to meet the needs of a student population that is increasing in number, diversity, mobility, and complexity, and there is unequal and inequitable staffing across CPS elementary schools. The result is that too many CPS students are not getting their academic, intellectual, social, emotional, and cultural needs met in our schools, thus reducing their opportunities to learn and to become successful, civically-engaged, and efficacious adults.

I believe some of the dangerous Republicans masquerading as tea party members are pushing John Boehner, speaker of the House, into suing President Obama to set the stage for a kangaroo court type of impeachment of the President. If both Houses of Congress are taken over after the 2014 elections, the above can happen. This type of disenfranchisement of the majority voters could cause anarchy, and maybe a civil war. It is my notion the above is what some of those dangerous extremists want; they would rather see a civil war than another Democratic presidency.

Some American corporations are essentially renouncing their citizenship so they can weasel out of paying taxes, even as they benefit from innumerable advantages of doing business, and making record profits, here. This corporate ploy is called “inversion.” A better word might be “evasion.” Inversion is when an American corporation seeks out and merges with a (usually smaller) foreign business, then uses the country where that business is located for tax purposes, thereby avoiding U.S. corporate taxes. President Obama recently spoke out against the practice of Big Business setting up sham headquarters in other countries to dodge their tax obligations here in America: “There are a whole range of benefits that have helped to build companies, create value, create profits. For you to continue to benefit from that entire architecture that helps you thrive, but move your technical address simply to avoid paying taxes, is neither fair, nor is it something that’s going to be good for the country over the long term. … You’re just gaming the system.” Sign the petition today to show President Obama that you support bold action to end the inversion evasion!

By August 10, 2014 I want to hand my Senator the Petition and tell her we are watching and we disapprove. I don't want my money to murder civilians. I am 100% sure the average citizen of USA doesn't want their tax dollars for murder either! Our country needs infrastructure and instead the senate sends money and support to terrorist Israel. The whole world is condemning the massacres. Large protests in France, Britain, Australia, Ecuador, Lansing, New York City, California. Anyone wanting to deliver the petition to their Senator will be given the petition signatures too.

To allow for minimum state inmates monthly father visits so they can interact with their children. Where they can play ball, sit in the grass, build with blocks, and just interact with their children.

I am able for the first time to own my own business thanks to The Affordable Care Act. The Republicans in Congress have done nothing over the last 6 years but find ways to stall progress in the name of "stopping" President Obama. Threatening to sue him, or looking for a way to invalidate the law is a waste of time, could deny millions of healthcare, and is not what Americans want!

We cannot thank Governor Patrick enough for his constant attention to basic human and civil rights. His impassioned speech on July 18th sharing Massachusetts's plan to provide shelter and care for migrant youth was inspiring, and a call to action. In an attempt to overcome the intolerant and racist reactions of some Bay Staters to Governor Patrick's proposed plan, we want to say: That is not what Massachusetts is about. We are about caring for one another, and stepping up to aid those need - ESPECIALLY children. Many of the migrant youth at our boarder have traveled up to 1,000 miles to flee unspeakable violence in their home countries. The United State has immeasurable wealth; we cannot turn these children away. We are a nation of immigrants. We would like to offer our assistance in any way possible. In a show of support we wanted to reach out to other Massachusetts residents who feel the need to do something. We are collecting a list of names of Massachusetts residents who are willing to shelter and care for one or more migrant youth during their stay in our state. As additional support to Governor Patrick's plan we want to say to those angry and intolerant residents of the Bay State; WE want to help.

Response to NC State Auditor's report released July 22, 2014.