An open letter to Councilman Eric Garcetti

Like many Silver Lake residents, I have been reading up on the Silver Lake reservoir and its future draining due to carcinogens. It sounds like a huge project, but I'm glad it's going to happen--especially since so many of us walk around it on a daily basis. (We see progress on the new path everyday, and look forward to its opening!)

On a side note, it occurred to me that this would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for resident skateboarders to enjoy the reservoir's drained, paved banks. Of course, the conditions of the surface would have to be studied, insurance disclaimers would have to filed, and so on, but I think this could be a really special event that would underscore the uniqueness of the neighborhood and its support of cool culture.

I co-edit and helped start a magazine called Giant Robot, which has L.A. roots as well as a shop in Silver Lake's Sunset Junction. Perhaps with the magazine's readership, store's customers, and support from like-minded friends in the community, I can help make this happen.

Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. You can reach me at this email address or on my cell phone: 323-570-XXXX.

Thanks!


Martin Wong
Giant Robot magazine
Silver Lake resident since 1997