Candidate for
Council Member, Council; City of Redondo Beach; District 5

BALLOT STATEMENT Born and raised in the Southland I have chosen to make Redondo Beach my home since 1984. Together with my wife Debra we have raised 3 children. Retired as an Engineer I have taught in the Redondo Beach School District for the last 6 years.

For 10 years I have served on the AYSO Region 17 Board and am presently the Treasurer. I am a member of the Measure E Bond Oversight Committee as well as a PTSA Board Member and local Boy Scout Troop Leader. Previously I served as President of the Redondo Beach Jaycees. For over 20 years I have volunteered in community organizations and have demonstrated both my leadership abilities and my commitment to making Redondo Beach a better place to live.

Having served on 4 different Commissions for the City of Redondo Beach, I presently serve on the Planning Commission. This has given me the experience necessary to be an effective representative, as well as an understanding of the issues that face our Community. As I have in the past, I will continue to educate myself on the issues and balance all viewpoints before making decisions that decide the future of Redondo Beach. I ask for your support in being elected Councilmember District 5. ................................................................................................................... Priorities when Elected

• Full funding the North Redondo Beach Library modernization
• Making our streets safer for children and pedestrians by calming traffic
• Re-invigorating our neighborhood block program
• Improving our Community facilities especially in Anderson Park
• Improving our disaster preparedness Resume

B.S. Chemical Engineer + 1980 U.C.L.A. California Professional Teaching Credential + September, 2004

Employment

June 1980 + Nov. 1987 Plant Engineer, Carlon Electrical Sciences

Responsible for maintenance and capitol projects in a 70 million pound/year PVC electrical conduit facility. As a key member of management I was involved in Union negotiations, grievances, and disputes. I was also responsible for all environmental permits and reports.

Nov. 1987 + Jan. 2001 Safety & Environmental Manager, Chromalloy

Responsible for compliance of all Federal, State, and local safety and environmental regulations covering 4 facilities in 3 states. To be successful I had to coordinate maintenance, production, and financial needs and concerns. Contracts for outside consulting and services were negotiated as well as oversight of capitol improvement projects involving pollution and waste control.

March 2001 + Present Teacher, Redondo Beach Unified School District

I started as a substitute teacher at Redondo Union High School before getting a long term substitute position at Adams Middle School in 2002. I was subsequently hired on at Adams Middle School as a permanent Science Teacher. I presently teach 8th grade Science.

Personal

Born + Lynwood, California October 25th, 1957 2nd to the youngest of 11 children Wife of 27 years, Debra Kilroy 3 children, Twin girls Catherine A. and Rebecca F. age 24

Son, Patrick D., age 18

Outside Interests +

Backpacking, snow & water skiing, traveling, sports, refereeing and coaching.

Community Involvement

Presently -

Commissioner City of Redondo Beach Planning Commission

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Board Member + 9 years

Boy Scouts of America Troop Leader & former Scoutmaster + 9 years

Adams Middle School PTSA Board + 4 years

Measure E School Bond Oversight Committee

Past -

President of Redondo Beach Jaycees

Member of Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Measure E School Bond Committee

Commissioner City of Redondo Beach Environmental & Public Utilities Commission

Commissioner City of Redondo Beach Public Works Commission

Commissioner City of Redondo Beach Public Safety Commission

Member of the Redondo Beach Superbowl 10K Organizing Committee + 8 years

Awards

1996 - Redondo Beach Young Man of the Year 2006 - PTSA Honorary Service Award 2005 - AYSO, Region 17 Volunteer of the Year Award