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CONSISTENT, PROVEN SUPPORT FOR:

  • STRONG, FULLY FUNDED, LOCALLY Controlled Police Department- Hired 7 additional Police Officers, Promoted Recruiting at Military bases
  • STRONG, FULLY FUNDED, LOCALLY Controlled Fire Department
  • STRONG Prosecution of State Misdemeanors- I Opposed George Gascon with Multiple Council Votes and sought solutions to prosecute our state misdemeanors
  • STRONG E-BIKE Enforcement and Education- Initiated training for over 6,000 MBUSD and Junior Guard Students on E-Bike Rules of the Road and E-Bike Safety
  • STRONG Homelessness Solutions and Enforcement- Promote Strong Partnership with MBSAFE and Hired Dedicated Homeless Services Navigator
  • STRONG SUPPORT FOR OUR SMALL BUSINESSES AND RESTAURANTS- Approved outdoor dining for Covid, increased Police patrol, helped promote North MB business district
  • STRONG Local Zoning Control- Voted NO on HighRose Project and blocked its developer's plan for Short Term Rentals
  • STRONG Schools-City partnership- Assisted with passage of Measure MB Parcel Tax, Fully Fund MBPD School Resource Officers and Crossing Guards
  • STRONG Opposition to Pot Shops in Manhattan Beach- Successfully kept Pot Shops out of Manhattan Beach

 

Public Safety

"Manhattan Beach is fortunate to have excellent police, fire and paramedics.

Public Safety is my top priority":

  • Kept Manhattan Beach Police Department Fully Funded 
  • Hired seven (7) additional Police Officers
  • Purchased and Deployed State-of-the-Art Equipment for Law Enforcement
  • Fought George Gascon for Responsible Prosecution 
    • Voted No Confidence in George Gascon (2021)
    • Voted to Support the Recall of George Gascon (2022)
    • Voted to Support AB 2309 for City prosecution (2024)
    • Testified in Sacramento for AB2309 in 2024 to prosecute our state misdemeanors
  • Kept Fully Funded and Local Control of our Fire Department
    • Voted for Fire Station #2 in East Manhattan Beach
  • Led E-Bike Safety Education City-Wide
    • Emphasizing "Rules of the Road" and Enforcement
    • Passed new administrative fines for E-Bikes
    • Developed and Taught E-Bike Rules of the Road training with special school assemblies- Over 6,000 students trained
  • Voted NO on Cannabis Shops
  • Facilitated Older Adult Self Defense Classes

 

Fiscal Responsibility

  • Voted for responsible spending including in-sourcing services
  • Oversight on hiring levels
  • Delivered capital intensive projects on budget:
    • Fire Station #2
    • Peck Reservoir
    • Sepulveda Bridge
    • Polliwog Play Structure
    • Pier Replacement
  • Utilized Federal Covid dollars to support our businesses and restaurants
  • Passed balanced budgets with surpluses, maintaining City's excellent credit AAA+ rating
  • Currently serving on the City Finance Sub-Committee
  • Opposed 2022 Measure "A" $1,095 Parcel Tax to Protect Manhattan Beach Taxpayers
  • Supported More Reasonable extension of Measure MB School Parcel Tax in 2024

Strengthen Response to Reduce Homelessness- Compassionate Service for a Hand Up

  • Voted to hire a Homeless Navigator dedicated to Manhattan Beach for effective intervention and case management
  • Support Public/Private cooperation with MBSAFE to extend homeless intervention
  • Promoted "Homeless Outreach" capability on City's "Reach Manhattan Beach" App so residents can easily report Homelessness
  • Fought to get access to Homeless Court in Redondo Beach for diversion and remediation to lead to sustainable housing
  • Supported special Homeless Certification for MBPD Officers
  • Voted to add Five (5) outsourced shelter beds for temporary housing to quickly move those experiencing homelessness from the street
  • Supported early morning beach patrols to address homelessness

Fight Sacramento Zoning Overreach

  • Voted No on High-Rose Project 
    • Blocked developer's plans to operate property as a Short Term Rental Hotel
  • Educate home owners on potential issues with Sacramento imposed zoning to make informed decisions

 

Environmental Stewardship

  • Supported and participated in The Bay Foundation Dune Restoration Project to increase the resiliency of the shoreline
  • Supported the City of Manhattan Beach Storm Drain Measure to ensure the best possible clean storm water is diverted to the ocean 
    • “The support for the Storm Drain Measure reflects our community’s dedication to building a City that can withstand environmental challenges while preserving the beauty of our surroundings and the clean beaches and ocean we all hold dear,” said Mayor Joe Franklin in a statement." - https://www.thembnews.com/2024/01/23/479033/storm-drain-fee-increase-wins-approval
  • Supported and participated in Beach Cleanup efforts
  • Promoted E-Bike use for micro-transit solution reducing pollution and reliance on Vehicles.
    • Promoted doubling the number of Bike Racks downtown to promote E-Bike ridership

  • Voted for Marine Avenue Park Turf Field to protect our environmental resources

 

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