Candidate for
Councilmember; City of Torrance

Bill is a 32 year resident of Torrance and is a strong believer in open government. His wife Diana has been a resident since her first birthday.

He was first elected to City Council in June 2006 as a reform candidate and is recognized for openness, integrity and honesty. Bill believes that character, tenacity, hard work, self-reliance, and personal responsibility are essential ingredients for all members of the Torrance City Council.

Bill and his wife Diana live in Old Downtown Torrance where you will often see them walking and shopping there. As devoted youth soccer fans Bill and Diana are ardent supporters of the youth sports activities that provide multiple recreational opportunities for all Torrance residents. His involvement in Torrance sports includes serving as a Little League and Torrance American Baseball coach. He served as Division and Regional Commissioner, Coach and Referee for AYSO. Bill was recently awarded the Salvation Army's prestigious "Director Emeritus" status, thus recognizing his many years of service to the organization.

Bill prides himself on being a patriot and has been an ardent supporter of the Torrance Armed Forces Parade, and serves as the Chair of the Council Armed Forces Day Committee. Our City is proud to present the longest running and uninterrupted (50+ years) Armed Forces celebration in the Nation.

Bill understands the nuances and impacts of the Nation's and State's financial crises and their impact on Torrance. He serves as the City's Finance and Governmental Operations Committee Chairman. Never one to only be partially involved, Bill also serves on the Public Safety Committee and the Community Planning and Design Committee. Prior to being elected to the City Council Bill served for eight years as a Civil Service Commissioner.

Bill knows that in order to keep Torrance viable, we need to reach out beyond the borders of Torrance and serves as the voting delegate to the League of California Cities.

Bill is a small business owner in business since 1981. He understands the challenges of business.