Manhattan Beach has a big spending problem, not a revenue problem.

The current Council is spending irresponsibly and adding more expensive positions like a Deputy City Manager which we eliminated the last time I was on Council. Our reserves are being spent down and projects like the Senior/Scout House aren't getting done. No matter how this council tries to "spin it," they have spent the full $4 million in economic uncertainty reserves and $6.0 million from additional reserves. This Council also pushed "pause" on paying into the city's pension trust fund or contributing to the city's infrastructure reserves that will further delay important projects.

When I left Council in 2024, a sales tax increase (added $6.5 million) along with an increased stormwater fee boosted City revenue. We never dipped into reserves and we did not stop investing in our infrastructure.

But somehow, we've gone from financial stability to financial crisis in two short years!

WHERE DID THE MONEY GO??

"Our current council has dug us into a fiscal hole, and they keep digging!"

This has to stop. If you elect me, it will.

My Record on City Council

During my previous term on City Council, I led the way in:

• Assisting our small businesses and restaurants during COVID with $10K loans
• Cutting the unnecessary Assistant City Manager position at $300K per year
• Completing a new MB Fire Station in East MB
• VOTED TO HIRE SEVEN (7) ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS
• VOTED TO HIRE THREE (3) ADDITIONAL FIREMEN
• ATTRACTED NEW BUSINESS TO THE CITY- DUNKIN DONUTS
• VOTED TO HIRE HOMELESS NAVIGATOR AND CONTINUE WORKING WITH MB
• Completing a new playground at Polliwog Park
• Completing a new Water Transfer Station in East MB
• Installing a flashing high-visibility crosswalk for our seniors in front of Joslyn Center
• Paving streets and installing flashing high-visibility crosswalks in front of our schools
• Never dipping into our cash reserves during the Great Recession or COVID