Candidate for
Member, City Council; City of Santa Monica; 4 Year Term

Santa Monica: A Vibrant Community for All

As Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember I've worked to preserve our homes and neighborhoods and make Santa Monica an even better place to live.

I bring a record of leadership and accomplishment--I get things done.

I initiated the LUCE process, the visionary framework for future city planning which now--and for decades to come--protects and conserves our neighborhoods from overdevelopment. And it was my idea to use sustainability as its organizing principle.

Now I'll work to ensure that it does its job protecting neighborhoods, historic buildings and creating new open spaces and parks.

I said I'd work to get Expo Light Rail funded all the way to Santa Monica. As Chair of Metro in 2007-08 I championed Measure R which was overwhelmingly passed by county voters and Expo is funded to get to Santa Monica.

Now, I'll work to get Expo Light Rail built and operating by 2015. And I'll work to secure funding for more transit, bicycle and pedestrian improvements as well as for maintaining our streets in good repair.

I've always demanded transparency, accountability and strong fiscal management from government--ensuring that through these tough times Santa Monica maintains high quality services especially public safety.

I have consistently voted for helping our public schools, protecting rent control and for sustainable environmental programs

I am honored that my leadership has been recognized. I received the first Los Angeles County "Green Leadership Award" in 2008 and the American Planning Association--LA's Distinguished Leadership Award in 2005.

I ask for your support so we can work together for a bright and sustainable future for Santa Monica.