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Los Angeles County, CA March 8, 2011 Election
Council Member; City of Manhattan Beach Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jun 10 1:36pm

No link to official results as of 3/29

Candidates (Vote for 2)
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David Lesser Click here for more information about this candidate 3,328 votes 39.7%

  • Occupation: Planning Commissioner / Attorney
  • M.B. Planning Commissioner, 2005 - Present (Chairman 2008 - 2009)
  • M.B. Mansionization Committee Member (2006 - 2008)
  • M.B. Landmarks Task Force (2006 - 2008)
  • M.B. Parking and Public Improvements Commissioner (2004 - 2005)
  • General Counsel for health services company
  • Graduate, Loyola and Georgetown University Law Schools
  • davidjlesser@gmail.com
Priorities:
  • Ensure our city government is fiscally responsible and transparent in its actions.
  • Make certain our city's public employee pension (PERS) liability is managed responsibly.
  • Support and enhance our city's partnership with our schools.
Amy Thomas Howorth Click here for more information about this candidate 2,813 votes 33.6%
  • Occupation: School Board Member
  • 2003-2011- Elected member of MB School Board
  • MB Environmental Task Force
  • MB Facilities Strategic Plan Steering Committee
  • 2010 MB Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
  • 2010 MB Chamber of Commerce Education Committee
  • 2006-2009 MB Chamber Legislative Action Committee 2010
  • Amy.Howorth@Verizon.net
Priorities:
  • Maintain a strong budget with healthy reserves
  • Develop modest,effective Master plan for facilities
  • Create innovative, relevant programs for senior citizens
Kathleen M. Paralusz, Esq. Click here for more information about this candidate 1,840 votes 21.9%
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • J.D., Boston University School of Law (1998); B.A., University of Pennsylvania (1993)
  • Chair, Planning Commission (Commercial/Residential Development)
  • Former Chair, Parking and Public Improvements Commission (Neighborhood Traffic and Parking Concerns)
  • Former Parks and Recreation Commissioner
  • MBUSD Measure BB Bond Oversight Committee
  • Beach Cities Health District Strategic Planning Committee
  • contact@kathleenparalusz.com
Priorities:
  • Strategic Growth: Limiting overdevelopment, managing growth and supporting small businesses in order to preserve the small town character of our commu
  • Education: Collaborating with educational leaders to enhance school resources and programs that benefit both the City and the School District.
  • Seniors: Promoting recreational opportunities and upgrading current public facilities servicing our City's older adults. Ensuring that new or update
Viet Ngo 403 votes 4.8%

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  Official Information

City of Manhattan Beach

Election Results
Events

Candidate Forums

  • February 10, 6:30 pm City Hall Council Chambers, 1400 Highland AV, Manhattan Beach - Televised on local channels 8 & 35
  • March 3, 6:00 pm American Martyrs Church, O'Donnell Hall, 1400 Deegan PL, Manhattan Beach
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