• District 1 Newsletter, November 9, 2026

    Happy Veterans Day week, Redondo, Thank you. More than 28,000 of you returned a ballot last week, weighed a complicated set of zoning questions, and did the quiet, essential work of self-government. While the County keeps counting, our city kept moving: Franklin Park’s all-accessible playground opened Thursday afternoon, the citywide El Niño preparedness meeting filled…

  • District 1 Newsletter, November 2, 2026

    Happy November, Redondo, Saturday afternoon, Catalina Avenue was filled with costumes instead of cars. My wife and I made the rounds through the Village, caught up with friends along the way, and stayed for dinner after the candy wrapped up at 6:00 PM. Thank you to the Riviera Village Association and every shop that kept…

  • Who and What I Support in the November 3, 2026 Election

    Many of you have asked me who and what I support in the upcoming election. I’m not going to cover every race or proposition, but I wanted to share some of my choices and a brief explanation of my thinking. My decisions are informed by my experience on the Redondo Beach City Council, eight years…

  • District 1 Newsletter, October 26, 2026

    Good morning, Redondo, Start with the numbers: 12,000 runners sweeping through Riviera Village at sunset on Saturday, thousands of trick-or-treaters headed for Catalina Avenue this coming Saturday, and 119 years of the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, ready for a celebration on November 5. Behind those big numbers sits a quieter one that matters just…

  • Why I Support Measure ART: Addressing the Concerns and Looking Toward Redondo Beach’s Future

    On November 3, Redondo Beach voters will decide on Measure ART, a set of land-use changes intended to help revitalize our commercial corridors, particularly Artesia Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard, while maintaining protections for surrounding neighborhoods. I’ve heard the arguments against Measure ART, and I understand why some residents have questions about parking, building heights, housing…

  • District 1 Newsletter, October 19, 2026

    Hello, Redondo, Fair warning: the next two weeks are the busiest stretch of the fall, and most of it runs right through District 1. A nighttime half marathon sweeps through Riviera Village this Saturday, we cut the ribbon on a whole new way to get around town on Thursday the 29th, and on Halloween, Catalina…

  • Measure ART: What It Means for Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance Boulevard, and South Redondo Homeowners

    Measure ART includes important changes in South Redondo Beach, but we’re also taking steps to protect the rights of existing homeowners while creating new opportunities for commercial investment. Much of the discussion surrounding Measure ART, which will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot, has focused on revitalizing the Artesia and Aviation commercial corridors in…

  • District 1 Newsletter, October 12, 2026

    Good day, Redondo, This week moved at walking speed, and I mean that as a compliment. Wednesday morning I walked to Beryl Heights Elementary with dozens of students and families for Walk and Roll to School Day; Thursday opened with a water-wise business breakfast in North Redondo; and Saturday filled the Redondo Union parking lot…

  • Why I’m Voting Yes on Measure ART

    Redondo Beach has spent years discussing how to bring new life to our commercial corridors while protecting the neighborhoods around them. Measure ART gives us an opportunity to put that planning into action. I support Measure ART because I want our city to have thriving local businesses, more places to shop and dine close to…

  • Nike After Dark Tour Brings a Night of Music, Energy, and Celebration to Riviera Village

    Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Redondo Beach Something exciting is coming to Riviera Village! On Saturday, October 24, the Nike After Dark Tour Los Angeles will bring a nighttime half marathon to Redondo Beach, with runners traveling through Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Torrance. And while thousands of runners take to the streets, Riviera Village…