Candidate for
Council Member; City of Los Angeles; District 12

Born and raised in the West San Fernando Valley, Rob Vinson is a local businessman, community volunteer and civic leader. In a house that he helped his family build brick by brick, Rob knows the territory, its people and the challenges they face. He has seen the drastic changes the Valley has undergone over the last three decades for the better and for the worse.

For years, Rob has been actively involved in programs to protect the environment. And he didn't just make speeches and sign petitions. He turned ideas into goals, and produced concrete results.

As a partner in Mekeel-Vinson, Rob is building affordable housing in the Valley for middle income families, police officers, firefighters, teachers and nurses. It was important to Rob that the housing be compatible with the needs and tastes of the community.

Before even starting - he went door-to-door and talked to current homeowners about their needs and wishes for their community.

As a result, he has built Tupper-Tobias Village in Panorama City. He also built a much-needed Head Start Day Care Center.

Rob has a long career as a dedicated Valley activist. Among the many projects he's involved in are:

California State Criminal Advisory Commission

California State World Trade Finance Board

Alternate Living for the Aged: Vice-President, Board of Directors

Boys and Girls Club: Member, Board of Directors

Para los Ninos: Amigos Council

Los Angeles Free Clinic: New Friends Board

Riordan Volunteer Leadership Development Program

Town Hall Los Angeles: Past Chairman, Board of Associates

North Valley West Democratic Club

Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley

Through his work with these organizations, Rob has had first-hand experience with our City Council members, their committees and staff.

With a background as an urban planner, not as a politician, Rob Vinson will protect the northwest Valley from thoughtless overdevelopment and preserve our dwindling open space. He'll fight for our fair share of services for Valley neighborhoods.

For better parks, libraries and programs for our youth, our community deserves new leadership for a new district.

Elect Rob Vinson for City Council , March 4, 2003