May 8 2025 Newsletter

Hello Redondo friends, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Council wrapped its final meeting on December 16, and while City Hall offices are closed through the new year, I’ve been using the time to get out in the city. I spent an afternoon and evening last week with the crew at Fire Station #2,…

Dear Neighbors, It’s been one of those weeks that reminds me why I love serving our community—taking steps towards our big-picture clean energy goals, cutting the ribbon on a space designed by and for our teens, and celebrating neighbors who’ve given decades of their time to Redondo. These moments keep me grounded in what we’re building…

Good morning, Redondo, Yesterday at Veterans Park, the hometown Memorial Day ceremony was a reminder of what the weekend is really for: the men and women who never came home, so the rest of us could spend a Monday with family, with friends, and with real gratitude for the freedoms we get to enjoy together….

This Thanksgiving week, I’m grateful for you, the neighbors who show up to community meetings, send thoughtful emails, and care deeply about what happens in District 1. Your engagement makes me a better representative. It’s that simple. Thursday brings family tables and gratitude lists, but this week also saw something historic happen at Redondo Union…

Neighbors, Four days of Springfest, a harbor cleanup, Earth Day at Hopkins Wilderness Park, a council vote Riviera Village has been waiting years for, and a brand new farmers market set to debut Wednesday in North Redondo. This was one of those weeks where a lot of neighbors showed up for a lot of different…

Neighbors, Last week’s Strategic Planning session gave the city a sharper roadmap for the year ahead: five focus areas, clearer direction on traffic enforcement, a harder look at AI tools for city services, and a real commitment to preserving the historic properties that give Redondo Beach its character. That document is not just a planning…