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Candidates
(Vote for 3)
Election results -- manually collected from individual City Clerks' offices -- are official unless noted above. Unofficial results will be updated as available.
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Nick Tell
2,829 votes
15.4%
- Occupation: Businessman / Investor
- Managing Director at Trust Company of the West
- Board Member of Applied Extrusion Technologies, Ascent Energy and Tom's Foods
- Graduated University of Chicago Law School, 1987
Priorities:
- Provide expertise to help city address future financial challenges
- Focus on family issues, particularly related to establishing strong relationship between City Council and the School Board
- Establish neighborhood councils to proactively solicit feedback from residents on important issues
Jim Aldinger
2,571 votes
14.0%
- Occupation: MB City Councilmember
- Mayor, City of Manhattan Beach, 2003-2004
- Nearly 20-year employee at Boeing Satellite Systems
- South Bay Cities Council of Government - Delegate, 2002-Present
- Southern California Association of Governments - Regional Council Member
- LA Air Force Base Regional Alliance - Member, 2004-Present
- VOICE (Volunteers and Organizations Improving the Communities Environment) - Director, 1992-Present; President, 1994-1998
Priorities:
- PUBLIC SAFETY - Ensuring that the Public Safey Facility comes in on budget and on schedule; that we have the resources to keep the city safe.
- ENVIRONMENT - Making sure our oceans and beach remain clean.
- QUALITY OF LIFE - Maintain the quality of life we now enjoy through reduced mansionization and reduced neighborhood traffic impacts.
Richard P. Montgomery
1,987 votes
10.8%
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
- Planning Commissioner 2002-present
- Board of Building Appeals Member 2001
- Chairman, 1st Annual MB Youth Recogintion Award 2004
- President - MB Old Hometown Fair Board - 2004-2005
- Former Reserve Police Officer
Priorities:
- I will continue support and oversight of undergrounding of utilities throughout the city.
- I will support and encourage home remodels and additions versus "teardowns and building "mansion" type homes.
- I will work to implement Citywide Bikeway Path as alternative transporation method.
Gerry O'Connor
1,774 votes
9.7%
- Occupation: Technical Management Consultant
- BS Mechanical Engineering - Brown University (1978); MBA Study - Pepperdine, Pan American, Wayne State Universities (1978-83)
- 20+ years engineering and management with such firms as DaimlerChrysler, AlliedSignal, and Denso
- Establishment of mgmt. consulting firm specializing in organizational dev't., strategic planning, technical problem solving and continuous improvement
- Chairman, Planning Commission (member 5/03 - Present); Chairman & Member, Parks & Recreation Commission ('99-'03)
- Chairman, Residents for Public Safety (Yes on Measure Y - 2001); Founding Member, Residents Against Rezoning (Opposed Removing Metlox Options - 2000)
- Steering Committee, AVP MB Open Volleyball Tournament (2001 - Present), Neighborhood Watch Block Captain, 1990-Present
Priorities:
- Mansionization
- Traffic Congestion
- Communications / Community Participation / Program Management / E-Government
Julia A. Tedesco
1,503 votes
8.2%
- Occupation: Business woman/ Artist
- 2 Terms as President MB Historical Society
- Former Moderator MB Community Church
- Past President MB Badminton Club
- Vice President Pier Pressure - group saving our Pier
- Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Recipient of 2003 Rose and Scroll Award
Priorities:
- Supporting a strong Police and Fire Departments to ensure our security and safety
- Address the potential consequences of mismanaged growth - while preserving the aesthetic integrity of our city
- Maintain a relationship with our school district
Bill Eisen
1,426 votes
7.8%
- Occupation: Retired CPA
- Extensive municipal audit and finance experience
- 50-year Manhattan Beach resident
- Graduate of Mira Costa High School and Cal State Los Angeles
Priorities:
- Full clean-up of the Sepulveda-Rosecrans site before the shopping center is built
- Cal-Trans recommended roadway improvements for Sepulveda in Manhattan Beach
- Work with the School District to help resolve its financial difficuloties
Martha Andreani
1,330 votes
7.2%
- Occupation: VP Human Resources
- BA, Pepperdine University
Priorities:
- Council/School Board Synergies to Foster Top-Notch School System
- Improve Communications by City with Residents
- Incentives to Maintain Low-Profile, Small-Town Ambiance
Edward O. "Ed" Lear
1,312 votes
7.1%
- Occupation: Attorney
- MB Parks & Rec Commissioner
- Fmr. MB Library Commissioner
- Neighborhood Watch Area Coordinator
- Coach for AYSO (soccer); MBYB (basketball); MBLL (baseball)
- Fmr. American Martyrs Sunday School teacher
Priorities:
- Prioritize traffic impact before economic benefit in consideration of proposed development;
- Form true partnership w/ School District
- Promote safety
Eric Craig Mah
1,307 votes
7.1%
- Occupation: Healthcare Professional
- A Fresh Voice for Manhattan Beach
- Master's degree, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
- Bachelor's degree, University of California, Los Angeles
Priorities:
- Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods: Partner with Schools, Improve Police/Resident relations
- A Financially Strong City: Protect small-business, improve parking downtown for residents, encourage more local shopping
- Common-Sense Government: Serve the people, not special interest
Charles D. "Chuck" Milam
1,261 votes
6.9%
- Occupation: Municipal Financial Analyst
- BA, University of Southern Californi
- MBA, University of Southern California
- LA County Beach Commission Member
- MB Planning Commission (1996-2002)
- MB Public Works Commission (1990-1996)
- MB Sister City Committee, BSA Troop 849 Parents Committee
Priorities:
- IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
- IMPROVE FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY
- MANAGE GROWTH AND PUBLIC OUTREACH
Lynn E Harris
1,056 votes
5.8%
- Occupation: teacher/airline agent
- Teacher, Parenting Classes, South Bay Adult School, 1986 to present
- Facilitator, Beach Cities Health District, Center for Positive Parenting, 1992 to present
- Teacher, Sand Tots Parent Co-op School, 1986-1989
- Puppy Raiser, Guide Dogs of America
- MA, Education, University of Illinois
- BS Early Education, Bucknell University
Priorities:
- upgrade library facilities and expand hours, stay in County system
- allow dog owners to enjoy walks with their dogs on leash in our public parks
- reduce density by encouraging remodels rather than tear-downs
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Official Information
- City of Manhattan Beach
Candidate Forums
- Thursday February 10, 7:30-9pm
- American Martyrs Church, 624 15th St.
- Thursday February 17, 7-8:30pm
- broadcast live on Adelphia Cable, followed by a pre-taped City Treasurer Candidate Forum from 8:30-9pm; both forums to be shown on several subsequent dates before the election; co-sponsors: Manhattan Beach Residents Association & Adelphia Cable; submit questions to Candidiatesforum@aol.com
- Tuesday, February 22, 7-9pm
- Mira Costa High School Cafeteria; conducted by LWV Beach Cities; candidates for treasurer will speak first, followed by candidates for city council
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