> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.smdp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Jenna Linnekens on Measure V and keeping beaches and water clean - URL: https://www.smdp.com/103106-story-20061031-3/ - Published: 2006-10-31T16:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-23T21:55:14.000Z - Author: Guest Author - Tags: Government & Politics, Downtown, #archive-import Jenna Linnekens AGE: 32 OCCUPATION: Experiential Event Executive (Event Planner) MARITAL STATUS/CHILDREN: Happily Married!! /Not yet YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? North of Wilshire HOW LONG? 8 years YOUR RIDE? Space Mountain... No, I have a little black car. OWN OR RENT? Own YOUR PASSION? My husband, my family, my city, and health and fitness, and of course, good food. WHAT ARE YOU READING? “Motor mouth,” by Janet Evanovich Measure V is an important component, as is Prop 84\. In addition to both of those, we must be prudent with ongoing education to keep our beaches and water clean. I also believe that activities that bring the community together to work in concert with one another towards continued education are critical. My first instinct is our sweet little aquarium. My niece and nephew love it when we take them there. And my second thought is The Gate of India. They are a true neighborhood establishment where you are often greeted by name and with a hug! A few months ago, when all power went out downtown on the promenade, they were able to remain open and serve delicious food because they truly cook using ovens that did not need power! (Note: Careful if you ask for your dish spicy... you actually get what you ask for.) I intend to bring before the council a proposed ban on the aggressive panhandling and ask city staff and ask the city attorney to investigate the legality of making this a permanent ban. Second, I will work to reduce the current 150 number that qualifies an “official feeding” to 10, thereby breaking down the infrastructure that continues to enable the vagrants and discourages them to seek help and jobs. Do I have to choose? How about Chris Botti, Dave Matthews, Van Morrison or The Tom Nolan Band? On a free day in our city... Wow, I pack my day with all that I love to do. I will start with a walk with my beautiful dog and will either go to Revolution Spinning Studio, take a run in the park or catch a yoga class at Maha with friends. Next, my husband and I will work in our garden until we get hungry and we light up the barbecue and enjoy the world’s best barbecue (yes, I am biased, but my husband’s skills are impressive!). The day dims and we settle in and watch the incredible sunset. Perfect! I believe that focus must remain on all three of the latter. That being said, we must increase uniformed police presence in parks, the promenade and high-propensity crime areas. I also will propose a “See and Be Seen” program by taking our police out of the cars for a higher percentage of their time and essentially have them walking a beat. This will increase communication, loyalty and understanding between the people of Santa Monica and its police force. Colin Powell, Meredith Viera, and my grandparents — Joseph and Esther Caden. I would be proactive to, first, ascertain the top three challenges businesses face when considering to do business here. Next, I would apply realistic and appropriate measures to welcome them and help them be successful, rather then hinder their ability to serve our community in a positive way. I believe that the residents, businesses and visitors to our city are all a very important part of what makes Santa Monica special. Vagrancy Cookies!! I believe a very strong solution to this problem is through mixed-use development so more people can live and work in the community in which they live. Traffic and commute can also be reduced with my support for smart-growth mixed-use development. I believe that the people of Santa Monica deserve better and we can do better. We are not better off today then we were eight, 16 or even 20 years ago. Our town is being overrun by vagrants. I intend to bring before the council a proposed ban on aggressive panhandling. I am a smart and passionate woman with great vision and unshakable conviction. With my background in journalism, possessing a unique understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry, being a businesswoman, a homeowner and a wife, I can assure you that once elected my voice will not be quieted. I remember before the promenade was here, there was a dime store and an Orange Julius. I remember the hat department at Hensheys department store. So, yes, I have memories of the past, but I also have great vision for the future of Santa Monica. My election will send a clear message that change is not coming, but change has arrived! *Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 31, 2006.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/103106.pdf?ref=smdp.com)