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Richard P. Montgomery
3858 votes
26.7%
- Occupation: Small Business Owner / Councilmember
- Mayor 2008 - present
- Appointed To LA County Tax Review Board - 2007
- Appointed LA County Library Commissioner - 2009
- Elected to El Camino College Board - 2006
- Council member 2005-2008
- Former Reserve Police Officer
Priorities:
- As a member of the sub-committee on Finance, I will continue to focus on financial stabilty for our city with cost reductions and increased reserves.
- I will continue to support our Environmental Green Program that this council initiated.
- I will continue to work with the MB School Board and support them financially as much as possible.
Nick Tell
3370 votes
23.3%
Wayne Powell
3230 votes
22.3%
- Occupation: Chief Financial Officer
- City of Manhattan Beach Planning Commissioner (Chairperson)
- Former Manhattan Beach Parking & Public Improvements Commissioner (Neighborhood Traffic Concerns)
- Former Manhattan Beach Cultural Arts Commissioner (Chairperson)
- 13-Year Manhattan Beach Homeowner and Community Volunteer
- Recipient of several Certificates of Recognition for Outstanding Community Service by the MB City Council, California State Assembly and State Senate
- B.S. in Accounting/Finance, Magna Cum Laude, California State University, Long Beach (Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society)
Priorities:
- Provide expertise on financial/budget challenges that our city is currently facing and ensure finanacial oversight/accountability.
- Allow only managed development that serves our community, preserves open space and is in scale with our neighborhoods. Protect our safe way of life.
- Maintain a strong mutually beneficial partnership for our schools' academic excellence. Enhance older adults nutrition and transportation programs.
Kathleen M. Paralusz, Esq.
3183 votes
22.0%
- Occupation: Attorney
- J.D., Boston University School of Law (1998); B.A., University of Pennsylvania (1993)
- Planning Commissioner (Commercial/Residential Development)
- Former Parking and Public Improvements Commissioner (Neighborhood Traffic Concerns)
- Former Parks and Recreation Commissioner (Dog Runs)
- Member of Measure BB Bond Oversight Committee
- Vice President, Leadership Manhattan Beach (LMB)
Priorities:
- Education: collaborating with educational leaders to enhance school resources and programs
- Seniors: promoting recreational opportunities and upgrading our current facilities
- Strategic Growth: limiting overdevelopment of our city, supporting small
Peter Gallagher
814 votes
5.6%
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Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
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Official Information
- City of Manhattan Beach
Candidate Forum
- Thursday, February 5, 2009
time: 6:00pm
place: Council Chambers in City Hall
sponsor: Manhattan Beach Residents Association
video coverage: taped for rebroadcast by Cable Channels 8 (Time Warner) and 35 (Verizon)
questions: email to mbra20@mac.com or mail to MBRA, P.O. Box 1149, Manhattan Beach, CA 90267-1149
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