Member of the City Council
What does this office do?
- Passing city laws, called ordinances
- Approving the city budget
- Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
David Chura is a technology executive who served on the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission from 2020 to 2026, including as vice chair and chair. He wants to control landslide costs that take nearly half the city budget.
Nonpartisan
Jessica Patton Vlaco is an accounting and finance executive and lifelong Rancho Palos Verdes resident who was appointed to the city's Traffic Safety Committee and Finance Advisory Committee.
Records: Government Efficiency 1 for
Nonpartisan
John Cruikshank is a civil engineer and business owner who served two terms on the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council, including as mayor. He wants to keep strong sheriff and fire services and keep the city free of budget deficits.
Records: Environment and Public Health 3 against, Government Spending Reduction 2 for, 1 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for,
Nonpartisan
Matthew Brach is a small business owner who was vice chair of the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission and president of the Palos Verdes Peninsula school board. He wants to tackle the landslide, wildfire risk, roads and burglaries while keeping decisions local.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 1 against, Housing Affordability 1 for
Nonpartisan
Michele Patrick Carbone runs a health care consulting business after senior leadership roles at Los Angeles hospitals. She stresses accountability, careful spending and listening to residents.
Nonpartisan
Tina Funiciello is an attorney and lifelong Rancho Palos Verdes resident active in school and church committees. She stresses safety, property values and preserving open land.
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