Closing Statements: Joan House

From April 3-6, Malibu Patch will share a running series called 'Closing Statements.' It will give the seven City Council candidates an opportunity to share with readers their final thoughts regarding the upcoming election. Election day is April 10. The statement below is written by Joan House.

I consider it a duty to protect Malibu’s environment and its natural and cultural resources so that future generations can enjoy what my family has enjoyed for over thirty-five years. That is why I served as Vice-Chair of the General Plan Task Force, which wrote Malibu’s “Constitution;” Chair and present member of the Planning Commission; former Mayor; and member of the Malibu City Council.

I have a proven record of working to end pollution that threatens our waters; controlling high-density development; addressing the traffic dangers on PCH; and striving to build a financially healthy city by establishing an $8 million reserve fund.

If elected, I pledge to demand that large landowners consider the community’s needs, not just their balance sheets; to limit the “build-out” in the Civic Center and Trancas areas; expand our recreational facilities to meet the needs of our adults and youth; create a city-wide shuttle service which will reduce traffic and pollution; and implement a fire-safety program.

I will encourage civil dialogue and avoid discord which stifles our creativity, and divides our community. I would be honored to serve you, and ask for your vote on April 10.

List of Supporters  

Elected officials: California Senator, Fran Pavley; Los Angeles County Supervisor, Zev Yaroslavsky

Former & Current Malibu Mayors: Laura Rosenthal, Pamela Connely-Ulich, Andy Stern, Ken Kearsley, Sharon Barovsky, Jeff Jennings, Lou La Monte, Mayor Pro-Tem

Community Supporters: Ann & Leo Lagasse, Anne Payne, Barbara Moss, Bernard & Renny Shapiro, Beverly & Mike Gleason, Betty O’Meara, Bill & Valerie Schwarz, Bill & Linda Androlia, Blue Benadum, Budge & Brenda Offer, Carol Randall, Caroline & Don Maclay, Carolyn & Joe Sargent, Chantal Stern, Charlou Larronde, Chris & Forest Stewart, Chuck Williams, Connie Slade, Cyndi Felman, Dale Schaefer, Daniel & Denise Villefort, Daniel Hillman, David & Wendy Brotman, David Anawalt, Deborah Congdon, Dennis & Leah Seider, Dennis Smith, Dermot & Tracy Stoker, Don & Chris Briscoe, Doris Ollestad, Doug & Dotti O’Brien,  Doug & Ellen Weitman, E, Barry & Maureen Haldeman, Ed & Kay Niles, Ed & Laura Gillespie, Eileen Kinlock, Ellie & Arnie Bernstein, Elspeth Nickerson, Eric & Cheryl Jacobson, Ernie & Sally Farhat, Greorgianna McBurney, George De Vault, Griff Snyder, Hans & Suzanne Zimmer, Hans Nagel, Harold & Francine Green, Helene Eisenberg, Holly & Tom Sawyer, Jackie & Bob Sutton, Jackie Bridgeman, Jane & Rich Davis, Jane Hemenez, Jane Weintraub, Jay Arteaga,  Chris Jennings, Jeff Meyer, Jeff Ortiz, Jerry & Nessa Perman, Jo Giese & Ed Warren, Joan Knapp, Joel & Ann Walker, Joey & Lynne Kronsberg, John & Pam Feldsted, Joshus Mosshard, Justine & Armando Petretti, Kathy Higgins, Kay & Jack Corrodi, Kay Furguson, Barbara Kearsley, Kevin Crane, Kim & Cheryl Calvert, Kofi, Kristen Kersonis, Lance & Jean Anderson, Laraine La Monte, Laureen Sills, Len Zahn, Leo Ziffren, Lindsay Dunlap, Lilly Lawrence, Liz & Bob Stephens, Liz & Todd Robinson, Lloyd Ahern, Lotte Cherin, Marie Olk, Marilou & Mark Hamill, Mark & Meredith Herron, Marlene Matlow, Marshall & Marlene Grossman, Sandra Radoff Bernstein, Sandy Hollins, Scott Tallal, Sharon Gee Steven Ravaglioli & Bonnie Lochrem, Suzanne Dworak-Peck & John Peck, Tally Philbrick, Shelby Basso, Shari Latta, William & Betty Cacciatore, Winifred Rutter, Birginia & Neill Muller, Vilija & Andy Kirsonis, Walter Rosenthal, Wayne & Kirsten Ribnick, William & Virginia Stone, Marilyn Baumeister, Berl & Pat Dahlstrom, Janet Sudar, Sister Mary Prendergast, Roohi Stack. A partial list.