There are 6 areas that most of us who live in Lomita think are vitally
important. As your City Council Member, I will focus my attention
on each of them.
Preserving our small town low density atmosphere
Upgrading our streets and city infrastructure
Maintaining a safe low-crime city
Continuing the revitalization of Lomita's downtown
business areas
Maintaining a financially sound budget with a healthy
reserve
Actively including Lomita community members in city
planning and decision making
Lomita is the best little city in the South Bay: safe, clean,
with a strong community spirit, active churches and community
organizations, attractive parks and popular recreational programs,
and a responsive city government.
Lomita is a great place to live for all ages, from growing up
to growing old. As your City Councilmember, maintaining and strengthening
our hometown as a superior place to live, work and play will continue
to be my primary focus.
Lomita's senior citizens play an essential role in our
families, our neighborhoods, and our city affairs. They deserve
to have their concerns heard. As your City Council Member, I will
work closely with Seniors to incorporate their input into city
decision-making.
Lomita Community Spirit - We who live & work in Lomita
value greatly its small town community spirit. As your City Council
Member, I will work to foster this environment of community cooperation
by encouraging continued City Council support of organizations
such as the Lomita Library and of city sponsored events such as
Founders Day, activities and classes offered through Lomita Park,
and other events sponsored by Lomita organizations that bring
together members of our community.
Safety in Lomita - Lomita is a very safe community for
residents & businesses. Thanks to police and fire service contracted
with the Sheriff & Fire departments, we wait only minutes for
emergency service. Elderly and housebound residents may sign up
for Carrier Alert so that postal workers will keep an eye out
for them. Elderly and low-income residents can receive no-cost
home repairs through the city community development office.
As your City Council Member, I will work to ensure that our current
exemplary level of police & fire service continues and improves.
I will also work for continued city support of programs like the
Graffiti Removal Program and for assistance programs that help
those who most need it.
Lomita's success as a residential community is greatly dependent
on its having a healthy and robust business environment.
As your City Councilmember, I will concentrate my effort on working
for long term planning growth in the Lomita business district
that ensures keeping our small-town atmosphere while working hard
to build a vibrant business environment that:
improves the economic climate for existing and new
businesses
focuses efforts on the recruitment of businesses that
serve our residents and offer long term promise as contributors
to our city's economic development
includes a city-wide process to ensure the broadest
possible citizen involvement in planning for business area improvements
The City of Lomita is facing fiscal challenges that require careful
long-term budget planning. Examples include construction of the
water reservoir and replacement of water mains, park facilities
upgrades, street maintenance and repair, and employee salaries and
benefits. Lomita residents are rightfully concerned that their tax
dollars be spent wisely and prudently to meet these needs.
As your City Council Member, I will insist on a common sense and
prudent approach to fiscal planning and management of the city that
includes maintaining a substantial contingency fund.
A major benefit of living in a small city like Lomita is that residents
& business-owners alike find it easy to speak directly with city
staff and elected representatives. This level of communication is
essential in operating a city government that responds quickly to
citizen input.
Furthermore, planning for our city's future requires effective and
on-going two-way dialog between the citizens of Lomita and their
elected officials.
As your City Council Member, I will make myself available to the
people of Lomita so that I can represent your needs and concerns.
I will work to develop new ways to communicate to you the challenges
we are facing in our city and to listen to your opinions. I will
also work to support City staff in their efforts to provide the
highest quality service to the city. |
