Newsletter

Neighbors, Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a day that always reminds me why civic engagement matters. When I think about the arc of progress Dr. King described, I see it playing out right here in our community: neighbors showing up to advocate for one another, volunteers restoring our green spaces,…

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…

Happy New Year, Neighbors, The calendar flipped last week, and City Hall is already back online. This week brings the first City Council and commission meetings of 2026, a community blood drive that could save lives, and a reminder that small acts of civic participation compound over time. Below is what’s coming, what you need…

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,…

Happy Holidays, Neighbors, The sleigh wrapped up its final routes Friday night, and this week Chief Hoffman closed out three decades of service. Both milestones, one seasonal, one career-defining, remind me how much this city runs on people who show up consistently and build trust one interaction at a time. Wednesday is Christmas Eve, and…

Hello all & Happy Holidays, It’s been a busy one! Dozens of you stopped me this week with thoughts on the King Harbor sign. Some loved the update, some didn’t, and a few just wanted to talk through the tradeoffs. That’s exactly how this should work — direct feedback, real conversations, no filter. The sign decision…

Ho Ho Ho How are you friends? The sleigh routes went live this week, and within minutes my phone lit up with neighbors mapping out where to catch Santa. That’s the kind of problem-solving I appreciate — families coordinating curbside meetups like they’re launching a satellite. December’s moving fast, and this week packed in real…

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving filled with plenty of good food, great friends and family, and an extra helping of gratitude. Three big community events hit this week, and Tuesday’s Council agenda tackles everything from playground design to how we’ll move forward with new fire and police facilities. If you’re…

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…

Hello friends, Sometimes the best ideas come from watching what works elsewhere. Last week I had the chance to attend Lomita’s State of the City celebration, and it was a masterclass in what happens when a city government, chamber of commerce, and community groups truly sync up. Mayor Mark Waronek and City Manager Andrew Vialpando…

Hello friends, On the eve of Veterans Day, I want to pause and thank the service members and families in our community. Your courage and commitment shape the freedom we enjoy. If you’re able, please join me at tomorrow’s tribute in Veterans Park; it’s a meaningful hour every year and a chance to say “thank you”…

Hello friends, On the eve of Veterans Day, I want to pause and thank the service members and families in our community. Your courage and commitment shape the freedom we enjoy. If you’re able, please join me at tomorrow’s tribute in Veterans Park; it’s a meaningful hour every year and a chance to say “thank you”…