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Margaret Estrada
2,201 votes
25.25%
- Occupation: Retired SBC Manager
- Lomita City Councilmember 8, years, Mayor 2 Years
- 2005 Woman of the Year 53rd Assembly District
- President, Lomita Sister City Association
- Vice President, Lomita/Torrance Meals on Wheels
- Board Member, Lomita Chamber of Commerce
- Planning Commissioner 8 Years
Priorities:
- Preserving our small town lifestyle and low density atmosphere while working to improve our business climate and the overall look of the city
- Maintain a financially sound budget with a healthy reserve
- Repair and maintenance of our street, capital projects that improve the city's infrastructure, support our local law enforcement,
Susan Y. Dever
2,040 votes
23.41%
- Occupation: Incumbent/Educator
- Mayor, Mayor pro Tem, Councilmember since 2001
- Planning Commission, Safety Commission, and numerous other boards & commissions
- Chair - South Bay Cities Council of Governments (2005-06)
- 33 years experience as administrator & teacher - USC, El Camino College, LAUSD, Peace Corps
- Manages & advises on budgets in addition to Lomita's budget ($124 million annually)
- B.A. (Spanish) - Oklahoma State Univ.; M.A. & Ph.D. - USC
Priorities:
- Preserving our small town low-density atmosphere & maintaining a safe low-crime city
- Upgrading our streets and city infrastructure & continuing revitalization of Lomita's downtown and business areas
- Maintaining a financially sound budget with a healthy reserve & actively including Lomita community members in city planning and decision-making
Barry M. Waite
1,647 votes
18.90%
- Occupation: Public Administrator/Geographer
- Master of Public Administration - USC
- 20 years local government experience
- Lomita planning commissioner since 2000
- Served with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments since 1995
- Married to Margie since 1990. Sons Alex, 13, and David 11
- Active in numerous community organizations
Priorities:
- Emphasizing quality development that improves our community instead of just using our what little available land we have
- Seeking regional solutions to regional problems such as traffic, education and pollution
- Supporting the city's recreation programs and increasing park space
Timothy L. King
(withdrawn)
1,462 votes
16.77%
- Occupation: Incumbent/Substitute TUSD Teacher
Andrew W. Nieto
1,366 votes
15.67%
- Occupation: Business Owner/Electrical Contractor
- Current City of Lomita Planning Commissioner
- Current Lomita Chamber of Commerce Vice President
- LA County Sheriff Volunteer ( Lomita Station)
- Former Lomita Chamber Board Treasurer
- Former City of Lomita Public Safety and Traffic Commissioner
- Certificate, Administration of Justice, El Camino College
Priorities:
- Economic development - helping local businesses thrive and attract new desirable businesses to the community.
- Support the community's concerns regarding over developed residential & ill suited commercial projects that cause additional traffic & safety issues.
- Develop a fiscally sound solution to update city services, repair sewers and roads, create a proactive plan for future maintenance.
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Official Information
- City of Lomita
Resource Material
- SGVT City Profile
Events
- League of Women Voters Candidate Forum: Tuesday October 25, 7-9pm
- City Council Chambers, 24300 Narbonne Av; Info: 310-618-8711
- TV Coverage: replayed at 11am & 7pm on October 29, November 3 and November 5; Lomita Comcast Channel 26
News and Analysis
- Small-town vibe is a big deal in Lomita race (Daily Breeze, 11/1/05)
- Four City Council hopefuls focus on the need to spur revitalization while staying resident-friendly.
- Lomita incumbent drops out of upcoming election (Daily Breeze, 10/20/05)
- Councilman Tim King will be on the ballot but has quit running. Some fear voters may waste their vote.
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