Candidate Profile: Rabbi Wants Medical Pot Sold In Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — There are five candidates and one write-in candidate vying for two City Council positions in Beverly Hills for the election on March 3.

Patch asked them to describe their qualifications and visions for Beverly Hills.

Rabbi Simcha Green, 81, is running for a spot on the Beverly Hills City Council.

Family

Wife Majorie.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No.

Education

SEMICHA from Yeshiva University

Occupation

Pulpit rabbi and Jewish educator, and community leader for 50 years.

Campaign website

No. Candidate statement can be found here.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

President/student council.

The single most pressing issue facing our (state, district, community, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The churches and synagogues of Bhmust begin to work together for the benefit of all.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

None others are clergy.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Medical cannabis should be permitted for sale in Beverly Hills.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I've seen it all as a rabbi.

If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office as a success?

Shorter council meetings!!!

Why should voters trust you?

If you can't trust a rabbi, whom can you trust?

What are your views on fiscal policy, government spending and the use of taxpayer dollars in the office you are seeking?

Better control of the dollars being spent.

Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office, other than those of health or family?

No.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Brevity and veracity.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Before you vote, read my position paper and platform.

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