LAWYER MASRY, PARKS BACK EACH OTHER FOR COUNCIL.Byline: Cecilia Chan Staff Writer THOUSAND OAKS Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. - Westlake Village attorney Edward Masry and Councilwoman Linda Parks For the DC Comics character, see . Linda Park (born July 9, 1978) is a Korean American actress who is best known for her portrayal of communications officer character Hoshi Sato in the television series . endorsed each other's candidacy Monday as they announced they are seeking two open council seats this November. Vowing to slow growth in Thousand Oaks, the two kicked off their campaign before more than 50 supporters at Triunfo Community Park on the first day to take out papers to run for the council. Planning Commissioner Jim Bruno also took out nomination papers. ``It's no secret anymore that Linda Parks and I are running for Thousand Oaks City Council,'' said Masry, to a burst of applause from the audience. ``What's more important, we are going to win it. ``We are going to take the city back from the pro-development (council) majority that consistently give developers a waiver The voluntary surrender of a known right; conduct supporting an inference that a particular right has been relinquished. The term waiver is used in many legal contexts. for one reason only: So developers can make more money to contribute more money to the politicians running the city. It's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a it stopped.'' Mayor Dennis Gillette, contacted at his home, characterized char·ac·ter·ize tr.v. character·ized, character·iz·ing, character·iz·es 1. To describe the qualities or peculiarities of: characterized the warden as ruthless. 2. Masry's comments as political rhetoric. ``I think the community, the electorate, would be the best judge and will determine the outcome of the election,'' he said. ``I just appreciate any time a qualified resident steps forward and runs for office. It's an obligation all of us have if we are able to.'' The two will not run as a slate but in tandem Adv. 1. in tandem - one behind the other; "ride tandem on a bicycle built for two"; "riding horses down the path in tandem" tandem , said Masry, who added that he will fund his campaign entirely with his own money. Masry is involved in legal battles over environmental causes in the city. Masry, who's never before run for public office, won't have much of a problem with name recognition. Actor Albert Finney portrays the flamboyant attorney in the hit movie ``Erin Brockovich.'' Councilman Michael Markey, who's often painted by critics as pro-development and who will seek re-election, was on vacation and unavailable for comment. If she and Masry are elected, Parks said they will put an initiative on the ballot requiring a vote of the people before development of the ridgeline ridge·line n. See ridge. Noun 1. ridgeline - a long narrow range of hills ridge arete - a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains ringing the city is allowed. Parks, who's been mulling mulling (mul´ing), n the final step of mixing dental amalgam; a kneading of the triturated mass to complete the amalgamation. whether to pursue a second four-year term, said Masry's decision to run was a big factor in her seek re-election. ``Together, we will have a much stronger voice,'' said Parks, who is often on the losing end of council votes. Parks, who co-authored the slow-growth SOAR initiative, vowed she will continue to protect the environment, preserve the quality of life and be the fiscal watchdog of city spending. A version of this story may appear in the Main News section. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color in Verb 1. color in - add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" color, colorise, colorize, colour in, colourise, colourize, colour Conejo edition) Attorney Edward Masry and City Councilwoman Linda Parks announce Monday that they'll support each other in their upcoming City Council campaigns. Lilly Barrett/Special to the Daily News |
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