Welcome to the first District 1 City Council newsletter.

Hello everyone, Last Wednesday, 103 neighbors showed up at the library to donate blood. One person told me it was their first time; they decided to try after seeing our Police Department’s partnership with the Red Cross. Since the drive got more than 100 donations, we get to see the comedy stylings of Officer Kyle…

Hello again, Redondo, I hope you had a good weekend and got to soak up some of this beautiful summer weather, and that the dads and father figures in your life felt appreciated on Sunday. These long, sunny days are one of the best parts of a South Bay summer. Last Tuesday, Council adopted the…

Hello, neighbors, Some weeks this job keeps me close to home, and some weeks it sends me out to learn from other cities. This past weekend was the second kind. I was in Coronado for the Independent Cities Association Summer Seminar, trading ideas with local leaders from across the region on housing, public safety, technology,…

Dear Neighbors, From local safety initiatives to big-picture regional planning, this week shows how every decision we make—large or small—shapes the rhythm of daily life here in Redondo Beach. Whether we’re refining parking policies, learning from our Coastal Commission partners, or showing up for one another at community events, progress is built one thoughtful conversation…

Neighbors, The Olympics are two years away, but the window for local businesses to get certified and positioned is open right now. That was the message at a North Redondo Beach Business Association meeting Thursday morning with LA County’s Department of Economic Opportunity. Getting into the room early, before the contracts are already spoken for,…

Hello District 1, Tomorrow is a Tuesday when Redondo will do two big things at once. June 2 is the statewide primary, and it is also a City Council night. Your ballot helps decide who carries the South Bay’s voice to Sacramento and beyond, and a few hours later, the Council chamber takes up the…