Candidate for
Council Member; City of Laguna Beach

Steve Dicterow is a business and community leader running for Laguna Beach City Council to improve public safety, impose fiscal discipline, invest in infrastructure, grow local business, and expand arts and youth programs.

Steve is a well known and trusted member of the community. A former three-term may of Laguna Beach, Steve is an attorney with 30 years of experience in private practice. He is the former COO of International Racers, Inc., manager of world championship motorcycle racers, and has been deeply involved in Laguna Beach civics and arts including the Festival of Arts, Orange County Bar Association, North Laguna Community Association, Laguna Beach Neighborhood Watch, the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce, and affiliations with many other non-profit organizations.

His 12 years of experience on the Laguna Beach City Council and his private sector experience in business development, financial management, and strategic planning and operations, make him an effective voice for taxpayers. His experience will ensure that the city supports local business, delivers core city services, and improves the quality of life in Laguna Beach.

Steve served on the Council from 1994-2006 and was instrumental in a 50% reduction in crime, adding five new police officers, and advocating for full-time foot patrol of beach and downtown areas.

He settled a $20 million legal judgement against the City down to zero. His efforts in opposition to a County takeover of the Fire Department ensure that Laguna Beach has reliable community-based First Responders. Steve also helped establish the City's Art Coordinator position, and created the Environmental Committee and Vision Laguna.

Steve and his wife, Catrina, have been married 27 years and our proud parents of their daughter Taryn. Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from State University of New York (Albany), and is a graduate of the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law.