By LETICIA ANDERSON
There has been much rhetoric about the impacts of past growth that has led the City of Santa Monica down a path of unwanted traffic, a homeless crisis and lack of affordable housing with virtually no open space. With the Matrix report and projected college enrollment to increase by 30,000 students, council members need to be proactive and responsive to protecting Santa Monica’s residents. The way to respond is to elect candidates who have experience, who are not incumbents and who are not beholden to ANY special interests. I am that candidate. I represent the average resident who is concerned about the direction the council is taking. I’ve served in local government before and insist on public access. You’ve seen the candidates range from celebrity to independently wealthy. Are these the candidates that will have your best interest at heart? I work as a nurse, an activist and a mother. I have past experience of mitigating between developers and public works. I will work for you along with Jonathan Mann if elected on Nov. 2. Thanks for your support.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 1, 2004. Read the original PDF.