Associate Professor of Teaching at @ucrspp. Public Finance & Survey Methods Researcher. Public Transportation Enthusiast. Opinions are mine.

Los Angeles, CA
Joined February 2009
As seen on r/LAMetro, major progress on Section 3 of the D Line Extension in Westwood! Station construction is scheduled to wrap up by the end of this year. Full opening: late summer/fall 2027.
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Andy Crosby retweeted
Tom Skilling retired a few years back and tornado alley moved into the Chicagoland area. Coincidence? I think not
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CTA ice cream! Doors closing.
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Today's typo of the day: Intended: "will use this feedback to improve..." Actual: "will use this feedback to implode..."
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Three caffeinated beverages was probably too many to grade MPP capstone papers. On the other hand, the students certainly now have detailed comments on their papers...
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In responding to a student email, I somehow crossed "certainly no need to apologize" with "glad that makes sense." My new sentence became "certainly no need to make sense." Oops.
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Another fantastic #pajobmarket opportunity for Fall 2026 (or potentially January 2027). @on_puba has some great faculty and students.
🧨 WE ARE HIRING 🧨 Come work for @on_puba at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. We are actively seeking two advanced Assistant or Associate Professors to join our NASPAA-accredited MPA program:
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Great opportunity on the #pajobmarket
The Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) in the Department of Public Policy and Management. usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-a… #PAJobMarket
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Today I realized in a conversation with @slizlarson that C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train) by the Quad City DJ's is turning 30 years old this year. It was released in February 1996. Anyway, if you need me, I'll be planning my retirement.
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IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!
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See everyone at #naspaa2025 soon!
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Wearing blue for the @Cubs today. Even as a @whitesox fan. Win one for Chicago. #GoCubsGo
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Me not saying cookies solve all problems, but have you tried cookies?
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The 2025 @AAPOR conference is now in the books! Just a few of highlights: David Sterrett from @NORCNews presenting yesterday on news consumption and the 2024 election.
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Henning Silber from @umisr opened the day today at @AAPOR with timely research regarding nonresponse follow up.
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Last but certainly not least, very much looking forward to the 2026 @AAPOR conference in Los Angeles!
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