Santa Monica is special, and it starts and finishes with our diverse, authentic residents.

You are why this election is about Santa Monica’s future, and how we make it great.

As a Planning Commissioner, I have strong ideas and a powerful vision of our city.

I see Santa Monica as a city with safe walkable streets, that is financially secure, and delivers an outstanding quality of life to everyone.

Let’s unlock congestion by deploying smart, tough solutions to traffic, rejecting today’s city of gridlock.

Let's imagine a deeply green city, with trees beside our beach, bikes everywhere, and carefully controlled development with plenty of green space.

Let's promote a city that protects renters, creates good workforce housing, and builds a strong economy based on new ideas.

As a renter; former Recreation and Parks Commissioner Chair, member of Roosevelt, Lincoln and Samohi School Councils, and PTA executive leader; Pico Youth Center Board member; youth coach; and environmental and bike activist, I know our community, our values, and our vision.

I hope to earn your support on November 6th.

Thank you,

Richard McKinnon