Candidate for
Council Member; City of Manhattan Beach

Community Involvement - Experience & Leadership:

• Commissioner, City of Manhattan Beach Planning Commission - 2006 to current (Chairperson 2009; Vice-Chairperson 2008)
• Commissioner, City of Manhattan Beach Parking & Public Improvements Commission - 2005-06
• Commissioner, City of Manhattan Beach Cultural Arts Commission - 2000 to 2005 (Chairperson 2002-03 & 2003-04; Vice-Chairperson 2001-02)

• Manhattan Beach Mansionization Issues Committee - 2007-08
• Manhattan Beach Landmarks Task Force Committee - 2007-08
• Graduate of Leadership Manhattan Beach (Class of 2005) - Alumni Session Leader
• Manhattan Beach Community Police Academy - Alumni/Volunteer
• Manhattan Beach Police Dept. Neighborhood Watch - Block Captain
• Manhattan Beach Fire Dept. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - Board of Directors
• Manhattan Beach Coordinating/Education Council - Board of Directors
• Manhattan Beach Historical Society - Board of Directors
• Volunteer, Manhattan Beach Arts (Education) Festivals - Emcee & Stage Manager
• Volunteer, Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park - Emcee
• Volunteer, Manhattan Beach Hometown Fairs & 10K Runs
• Volunteer, Manhattan Beach Earth Day and Pet Appreciation Day Events
• Volunteer, Manhattan Beach Older Adults Program
• Volunteer, Pennekamp Elementary School
• National Eagle Scout Association - Life Member / Eagle Scout
• Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden - Member/Volunteer
• Manhattan Beach Friends of the Library - Active Member
• Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce - Schools Education Committee Member
• American Planning Association - Executive Board, So. Cal. Planning Commissioner Seat
• Writer, Manhattan Beach Sun Newspaper - Contributes Community Articles gratis as a Public Service
• Recipient of several Certificates of Recognition for Outstanding Community Service by the Manhattan Beach City Council, California State Assembly and California State Senate