By Daily Press staff
The Wilshire/Montana Neighborhood Coalition will host its annual neighborhood meeting on Saturday, July 13, at Reed Park Auditorium, from noon to 3 p.m.
Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin McKeown and city spokeswoman Judy Rambeau will talk about examples of effective resident participation in city affairs, as well as discuss neighborhood concerns. Representatives from various boards and commissions, and local service organizations, also will be present.
Dr. Ken Breisch, director of programs in historic preservation in the school of architecture at the University of Southern California, will kick-off a discussion regarding the residents’ role in preserving historic resources in the community.
“Considering the recently lowered threshold for public review of development projects in the city, as a neighborhood group we have more influence than ever before on new construction projects,” explains Pam Vavra, the neighborhood association chairwoman.
Attendees will learn about the Santa Monica Conservancy, still in its formative stages. Neighborhood members will have an opportunity to show their support for the Montana Branch Library by purchasing a paving brick inscribed with their name. The event is open to the public and free of charge, including lunch.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 10, 2002. Read the original PDF.