Quotes of the Week

“If gas hits $6 per gallon, Obama will be out there with the ceremonial drill bit saying”, “Drill offshore.” –David Lack, regarding Barack Obama’s stance on lifting the offshore drilling moratorium.

“They all choose to be here : We need [the lowered heights initiative] to preserve our economy. It keeps us different.” – Former City of Santa Barbara mayor Sheila Lodge, in support of Bill Mahan’s proposal to restrict downtown building heights to 40 feet.