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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA March 8, 2005 Election
Smart Voter Jim Aldinger

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Manhattan Beach

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Biographical Highlights
  • 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
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • 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.
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Key Endorsements
  • Russ Lesser, Former Mayor of Manhattan Beach
  • Jane Harman, Congresswoman, 36th Congressional District
  • Mike Gordon, State Assemblyman, 53rd Assembly District
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Position Papers
PUBLIC SAFETY
Jim Aldinger has demonstrated proven leadership to Public Safety for citizens of Manhattan Beach. His role on the Finance Sub-Committee helped to raise funds for the new facility, and his commitment to and progress with the new Public Safety Facility proves Jim's first priority to public safety for our residents. Jim's contributions will make a difference for the people of Manhattan Beach and their safety for years to come.
FINANCIAL FUTURE - Balanced Budget & AAA Bond Rating
As the only incumbent, Jim is the only person running for City Council who has a record managing the City's finances. As a member of the Finance Sub-Committee, he has intimate knowledge of where our money is being spent and is committed to maintaining fiscally conservative policies currently in practice.
QUALITY OF LIFE
QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES: A) UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOODS; B) CLEAN OCEANS & ENVIRONMENT; C) TRAFFIC; D) RECREATION RENOVATIONS; E) EDUCATION; F) BUSINESS CLIMATE: METLOX DEVELOPMENT & VIBRANT DOWNTOWN AREA; G) BUSINESS CLIMATE: REGIONAL ISSUES.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.jimaldinger.com
E-mail: jim@jimaldinger.com

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