AT ISSUE: Should Councilwoman Stacey Murphy, arrested last week on
charges of drug possession and child endangerment, resign her post on
the council?
Hmmm. Child endangerment, cocaine possession, affiliation with
someone who's allegedly running guns to a street gang involved with a
Burbank police officer's murder ... that's a tough one. I can see
Burbank's mayor wanting to continue to give Councilwoman Stacey
Murphy his support (it's so reassuring that our city is being
governed by people who have their priorities straight).
No.
You have to ask?
JIM GENOVA
Burbank
Stacey Murphy should step aside at least until her guilt or
innocence has been determined. It's too much of a distraction for her
to do the city's important business. If she is found to have had any
knowledge of her "companion's" alleged activity with this gang, she
should also go to jail for a long time. To have that kind of
knowledge and continue to work for a city that had a police officer
allegedly murdered by one of its members is beyond despicable.
STEVE BEHM
Burbank
I woke up dreadfully early Friday morning and tuned on my favorite
local TV news station.
And to my total shock, amazement and disbelief there was a story
about former Burbank mayor, and present City Councilwoman Stacey
Murphy's being arrested.
My first thought was that I was still sound asleep and dreaming.
"This could not possibly be happening," I declared to my drowsy eyes
and ears. Again I tried to wake myself up, and then I realized, I was
already awake, and that this crazy account of drugs, guns and gangs
was in reality actually on my bedroom TV set.
The reason that I was in total uncertainty and perceived this as a
dream, or even a better word for it, a nightmare, is the fact I've
known Stacey Murphy for more than 10 years. Moreover, I know
first-hand of her commitment to charity and her kind-heartedness,
compassion and concern for the people of Burbank. What's more, I have
found that she has always been an outstanding leader and a proper
pillar of strength for this wonderful community.
I first met Stacey Murphy when I served on the board of directors
at the Burbank Boys and Girls Club. She was the volunteer chairwoman
for one of our fundraisers, and at that time I saw the true
steadfastness and dedication she has for helping her fellow man. I
also witnessed how she put her heart and soul into this noble event
that was raising money for the children of Burbank. Fortunately for
us, she also volunteered to lend a hand at many more events for the
