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Passionately Serving Our Community ~ I ❤️ MB

To our Manhattan Beach Community,

I’m running in the March 5, 2019 City Council election (there are two seats open as Councilmembers Amy Howorth and David Lesser will be termed out).

I love Manhattan Beach and for many years I’ve passionately devoted countless hours serving our wonderful community. I’m a longtime community leader and volunteer, not a politician. For me it’s all about community service, not politics!

I’m endorsed by every South Bay beach city Mayor and State Senator Ben Allen, in addition to numerous dignitaries and members of our Manhattan Beach community (see Endorsements list below). — They know firsthand my record of accomplishments, making a positive difference for our Manhattan Beach community.

I’ve persistently worked hard improving our residents’ quality of life, keeping our community safe, assisting our police and fire departments, supporting our outstanding schools, enhancing our older adult and youth programs, maintaining our city facilities/infrastructure, protecting our environment and our beach, ensuring open and transparent government, and providing vigorous financial oversight. I’ve also worked strenuously for pension reform to control long-term, unsustainable pension costs. Always feel free to contact me at: WaynePowell4MB@gmail.com.

Below is a summary of my qualifications and accomplishments. Campaign Flyer: Click here

Community Involvement:

Board of Directors: MBFD Community Emergency Response Team (co-founded our MB CERT program), MB Historical Society (Vice President) and MB Coordinating (Education) Council.
Member, City of Manhattan Beach Senior Citizens Advisory Committee.
Member, Beach Cities Health District Finance Committee.
Volunteer Service: MBPD Neighborhood Watch Block Captain, MB Older Adults Program, and numerous MB community and MBUSD school organizations/events for over 20 years.
Former two-term MB City Councilmember (2009-2017) and Mayor (2012/2013 and 2014/2015).
Former MB Planning Commissioner/Chair and other City Commissions (2000-2009).
Former Board Director, Leadership Manhattan Beach (2017-2018).
Former L.A. County Beach Commissioner/Chair (2010-2016).

Education & Experience:

B.S.-Accounting/Finance, Magna Cum Laude, Cal. State University, Long Beach.
Executive Leadership Program Certificate, Harvard University, JFK School of Government.
Graduate, League of California Cities’ Municipal Finance Institute; and Mayors Academy.
Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer for over 30 years.
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Host/Producer of ‘Powell to the People’ on the Healthy Life Radio Network.
Eagle Scout - Lifetime Award/Membership.

Highlights of Accomplishments while Mayor & Councilmember (partial list):

Balanced budgets (surpluses) every year without any tax increases, despite an economic downturn and unfunded state mandates and takeaways.
Curtailed wasteful spending and provided vigorous fiscal oversight/accountability. Our city had the highest financial/credit rating (only 1 of 2 cities in California).
As a member of the City Council Finance Subcommittee, our recommendation to refinance outstanding city bonds saved taxpayers $4.6 million dollars.
My open government initiatives now allow every resident the option to speak at the beginning of City Council meetings and removed the total time limit of 15 minutes on audience participation so everyone has an opportunity to speak.
Implemented the Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting series and weekly Mayor’s Walk ‘n Talks to facilitate community engagement.
Initiated the smoking prohibition on the Strand and Greenbelt (and subsequently citywide) to prevent harmful impacts from second-hand smoke. Restricted the sale of e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products.
Initiated the Abandoned Property, Anti-Blight ordinance.
Supported our police and firefighter/paramedics which improved response times and protects our residents. Increased the number of community patrol and “foot beat” police officers to combat state-mandated early release inmate programs. Implemented license plate readers at city entry/exit points for crime prevention and apprehension.
Maintained a strong partnership with our schools, including a “Joint Use” Agreement benefitting our schools and our community, “Safe Routes to Schools” programs, and as a longtime schools/events volunteer.
Expanded our city’s older adult and youth programs, and have been a longtime active volunteer. Served on the Scouthouse/Seniors’ Facility Fundraising Committee.
Improved traffic safety in our neighborhoods and at schools. My initiative installed the vehicle intrusion safety bollards on our pier.
Worked vigorously to achieve pension reform in labor negotiations.
Initiated and led the opposition that prevented state approval to take 500,000 cubic yards of vital offshore MB sand (prevented adverse impacts to our marine ecosystem).
Worked to remediate the massive off-shore oil spill tarball wash-up on our beach, which also led to the criminal conviction of a reckless pipeline company.
Initiated free public internet WiFi at city facilities and parks.
Initiated the Drone Safety and Privacy ordinance.
Initiated the Campaign Finance Transparency ordinance.
Voted against closing City Hall on alternating Fridays.
Opposed unnecessary, costly consultant contracts.
Opposed unrealistic, spiraling employee salary range increases and voted to reduce city employee head-count through attrition, without sacrificing essential city services.
Banned short-term residential rentals to preserve residential neighborhood character and prevent commercial party-rental activity in residential areas.
Prohibited the sale/distribution of styrofoam products to prevent the toxic runoff onto our beaches and ocean.
Supported only low-profile development (as allowed by law) that’s in scale with our neighborhoods. Incentivized remodels over teardowns.
Represented our city at a non-partisan, non-political White House meeting with President Obama, as a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors delegation.

Special Awards:

Wyland Foundation’s National Mayor’s Sustainability award.
U.S. Conference of Mayor’s Climate Protection award.
League of California Cities’ Exemplary Leadership award.
Recipient of Certificates of Recognition/Commendation for Outstanding Community Service from the California State Assembly & Senate, U.S. Congress, L.A. County Board of Supervisors and U.S. President.

“Wayne has dedicated himself to our community and knows what makes Manhattan Beach special. He has a long record of listening to our residents and always putting their interests above anything else.”

- Steve Napolitano, Manhattan Beach Mayor

“Wayne persistently works to improve our residents’ quality of life, keep our city safe, supports our schools, practices inclusive and transparent government and is fiscally responsible.”

- Jan Dennis, Former Manhattan Beach Mayor & Councilmember

Estemeed Historian & Author

“Wayne has served our community well as our City Councilmember, Mayor, L.A. County Beach Commission Chair, and as a longtime, dedicated community volunteer.”

- Walt Dougher, Former Manhattan Beach Mayor & Councilmember

Former L.A. County Beach Commissioner/Chair

“For many years, Wayne has been an advocate and volunteer for our entire community, especially for our youth and older adults. He’s also applied his Accounting and Chief Financial Officer background to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately and wisely.”

- Tracey Windes, Manhattan Beach Library Commissioner

Former MBUSD School Board President

: Community Endorsements : (partial list, growing daily!) ✅

California State Senator Ben Allen, 26th Senate District:

Senator Ben Allen Announcement

Non-partisan/non-political endorsement, based on exemplary public service.

California State Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi, 66th Assembly District:

Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi

Non-partisan/non-political endorsement, based on exemplary public service.

Current & Former Manhattan Beach Mayors & Councilmembers:

Steve Napolitano, Manhattan Beach Mayor

Jan Dennis, Former MB Mayor & Councilmember

Walt Dougher, Former MB Mayor & Councilmember

Linda Wilson, Former MB Mayor & Councilmember

Manhattan Beach City Commissioners:

Ben Burkhalter, MB Planning Commissioner

Stewart Fournier, MB Planning Commissioner

Richard Thompson, MB Planning Commissioner

Steve Nicholson, MB Parks & Recreation Commissioner

Steve Delk, MB Parking & Public Improvements Commissioner

Cort Casady, MB Library Commissioner

Randi Elasowich, MB Library Commissioner

Ro Schreiner, MB Library Commissioner

Tracey Windes, MB Library Commissioner

Fred Manna, MB Cultural Arts Commissioner

Jackie May, MB Cultural Arts Commissioner

Betsy Rubino, MB Cultural Arts Commissioner

Orhan Taner, MB Cultural Arts Commissioner

Dr. Cyrous Adami, MB Board of Building Appeals Member

Former Manhattan Beach City Commissioners:

Richard Ackerman, Former MB Planning Commissioner/Chair

Martha Andreani, Former MB Planning Commissioner/Chair

George Apostol, Former MB Planning Commissioner/Chair

Bob Bohner, Former MB Planning Commissioner/Chair

Jim Fasola, Former MB Planning Commissioner/Chair

Grant Kirkpatrick, Former MB Planning Commissioner/Chair

Chuck Milam, Former MB Planning Commissioner/Chair

Steve Ortmann, Former MB Planning Commissioner/Chair

Russ Allen, Former MB Parks & Recreation Commissioner/Chair

Tom Cajka, Former MB Parks & Recreation Commissioner/Chair

Margie Queen, Former MB Parks & Recreation Commissioner/Chair

Steve Rothans, Former MB Parks & Recreation Commissioner/Chair

Cheryl Cleamons, Former MB Library Commissioner/Chair

Josh Cooperman, Former MB Library Commissioner/Chair

Nancy Humbarger, Former MB Library Commissioner/Chair

Elizabeth Kunkee, Former MB Library Commissioner/Chair

Peter DeMaria, Former MB Cultural Arts Commissioner/Chair

Nancy Dunn, Former MB Cultural Arts Commissioner/Chair

Delpha Flad, Former MB Cultural Arts Commissioner/Chair

James Gill, Former MB Cultural Arts Commissioner/Chair

Loli Ramezani, Former MB Cultural Arts Commissioner/Chair

Susan Sweeney, Former MB Cultural Arts Commissioner/Chair

Alison Wright, Former MB Cultural Arts Commissioner/Chair

Ed Myska, Former MB Board of Zoning Adjustments/Chair

Louie Tomaro, Former MB Board of Building Appeals/Chair

Other Manhattan Beach Community Leaders:

Kate Bergin, MB Education Foundation Board Member *

Brianne Edwards, MB Coordinating (Education) Council President *

Frank Chiella, MB CERT (Emergency Response) President *

Gary McAulay, MB Historical Society President *

Kristin Long, MB Historical Society Treasurer *

Elaine Trotter, Neptunian Woman’s Club Vice President*

Steve DeBaets, MB Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Chair *

Ken Thompson, MB Senior Citizen Advisory Committee *

Gary Wayland, MB|X Foundation Board Member *

John Roberts, MB Roundhouse Aquarium Board President *

Kim Edwards, Leadership Manhattan Beach President *

Cheryl Abel, Soroptimist International MB President *

Laura Lind, Soroptimist International MB District Director *

Jane Guthrie, MB Conservancy Chair of the Board *

Mary Morigaki, MB Hometown Fair Board Member *

Craig Cadwallader, MB Sustainability Task Force Member *

Adriene Rollo, MBPD Victim’s Assistance Team Member *

Mark Wilhelm, “P.S. I Love You” Foundation President *

DeAnn Chase, Former MB Chamber of Commerce Board Chair *

Karen Hill, Former MB Chamber of Commerce Board Chair *

Audrey Judson, Former MB Env. Task Force Member *

David Pedersen, Former MB Env. Task Force Member *

Daniel Salzman, Former MB Env. Task Force Member *

Yvonne Phillips, Former MB Hometown Fair Board Member *

Thomas Tyrer, Former MB Youth Athletics President *

Rosie Duenas, Former Leadership MB President *

Dr. Gary Hartzell, Former Mira Costa High School Principal *

Leanne Huebner, Former MB Ed Foundation Board Member *

Christine Cronin-Hurst, Former MBUSD School Board Member *

Peter Alfvin, Former MBUSD School Board Member *

LeRoy Nelson, Former MBUSD School Board Member *

Tracey Windes, Former MBUSD School Board Member *

Neighboring City Leaders: (non-partisan endorsements)

Stacey Armato, Hermosa Beach Mayor

Bill Brand, Redondo Beach Mayor

Drew Boyles, El Segundo Mayor

Pat Furey, Torrance Mayor

Dr. Mary Campbell, Hermosa Beach Mayor Pro Tem & Former School Board President

Jeff Duclos, Hermosa Beach Councilmember & Former Mayor

Hany Fangary, Hermosa Beach Councilmember & Former Mayor

Justin Massey, Hermosa Beach Councilmember & Former Mayor

Other Civic Leaders: (non-partisan endorsements)

Carol Kwan, West Basin Municipal Water District Board Member - District lll *

Ralph Mailloux, South Bay Emergency 911 Communications Center Director *

Vanessa Poster, Beach Cities Health District Board President *

Jeffrey Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor *

Scott Sachs, Los Angeles County Beach Commissioner *

Non-Profit Organizations:

Sierra Club (based on Wayne’s protecting our beach, ocean and parks)

* Organizations listed for identification purposes.

Community Members:

Tina Abel

Michelle Adami

Victoria Bailer Alfvin

Michael Allmon

Desi Alvarez

John & Karen Arensdorf

Harry & Sevan Ashikian

Chris & Lory Barra

Jim & Evelyn Belt

Sue Bendheim

Tim Bergin

Bret Bernard

Paul Beswick

Bob Beverly

Bob Blanchard

Michele Bloch

Susan Boettner

Neil Boyer

Sherrie & Russell Brand

Sharon Brown

Patti Brown

Jim Burton

Pat & Eliana Campbell

Doug & Diane Carter

Barbara Casady

Ellen Chao

Jon Chaykowski

Tony Choueke

Virginia Clayton

Cynthia Cohen

Steve Collins

Richard & Dr. Joan Corgel

Gary & Vicki Crum

Janice Davenport

Chris Davis

Jeri Dearden

Brian DeCato

Dave Dinwiddie

Mike Don

Brittany Donaleshen

Jeff Dooley

Donn Ennis

Brent Enright

Karla Farenholz

Robert Fortunato

Joanne Galin

Julie Gallas

Ron & Sarah Geller

Brenda George

Jennifer Goldstein

Roy & Julie Gonella

John & Liz Griggs

Cathy Grove

Joe & Irene Guimera

Mark Hansen

Susan Harris

Bob Heintz

Heather Helbig

Dave Hennessy

David Henschel

Betty Herring

Robert Hoff

Bill Hory

Amanda Hunter

Andrew & Justine Hunter

Pat Jacobs

Dennis Jarvis

Casey Jennings

Larry Johnson

Britt Joyce

Kraig & Monaka Kalinich

George Kaufman

Rinee Keldrauk

Lelia Knight

Mark Kordonsky

Adam Kreutner

Peter Landecker

Bob Lauson

Abbott Lawrence

Suzanne Lerner

Tim Lesser

David & Caroline Lessick

Helene Lohr

Rick & Ann Lopez

Tony Lucich

Mary Maguire

Linda Malek

April Marano-Ford

Bernie Marchant

Charlotte Marshall

Tom & Ann Martin

Jan Martinez

Pat Martzen

Susan Matt

Jennifer McAulay

Paul & Terri McCaul

Bill & Pattie McCaverty

Jon & Julie McGauley

Jack McManus

Dennis McNeil

Sean Medi

Tony Messenger

Suzanne Michel

Edna Murphy

Janet Murphy

Eileen Neill

Anita Nelson

Dency Nelson

Kathie Nichols

Pam Nicholson

Steve Noble

Leigh Noda

Dennis Noor

Eileen Oda

Joel Oiknine

John Oshiro

Carmen Osterling

Steve & Paula Packwood

Stewart & Natalie Padveen

Gino & Theresa Panaro

Jerry & Monique Pancake

Kelly Parker

Rita Pastore

Alisa Pedersen

Alexis Pedersen

Carol Perrin

Victoria Peters

King Phillips

Wendy Phillips

Grace Pienza

Audra Platz

Julie Profet

Rico & Cinzia Quevedo

Kris Quinn

Mary Ralls

Carla Ramirez

Kyle Ransford

Ralph & Kathe Reiken

Dana Reinhardt

Emily Reinstein

Linda Reinstein

Mervis Reissig

George & Michele Reppucci

Alita Rethmeyer

Richard Rose

Darrell Rosen

Albert & Rebecca Roth

Dennis & Susan Roth

J.D. & Chrissy Roth

Sheryl Rothans

Vickie Ruch

John & Karen Russo

Betsy Ryan

Pete & Kim Salzer

Daniel & Pamela Salzman

Dave Salzman

Roark Sandberg

Susan Saroian

Jeanie Sauder

Larry Scanlan

Marilyn Scott

Vickie Sekits

Mark Shoemaker

Ed Skebe

Dennis Smith

Leslie Smith

Steve & Heidi Snively

Neil Snow

Janet Soliman

Bruce & Toni Stafford

Bob Steinmetz

Paul & Susan Stromgren

Greg & Yuriko Strong

Brett & Carmen Stubbs

Peggy Sullivan

Michael Tauber

Margo Thole

Rick & Dana Thornton

Jack Tracy

Gary Troop

Kathy Tyrer

Alicia Van der Veer

Bob Visty

Gordana Vukotich

Karol Wahlberg

Tamara Walker

Jeff & Jennifer Wallin

Zach & Wendy Warren

Dennis & Irene White

Steve Whitsitt

Bob White

Scott Whyte

William & Theresa Wood

Periann Yanofsky

Julie Young

✅ Email me to add your name or you want a yard sign:

👉 WaynePowell4MB@gmail.com

Want to Help / Volunteer: 👍

Send me an email if you would like a Yard Sign. You can can also make phone calls or send emails to friends, post on your social media, and/or write a testimonial letter to the editor here: (Beach Reporter | Easy Reader).

If you’d like to make a Campaign Contribution, you can send a check payable to "Friends of Wayne Powell for City Council 2019" (maximum limit of $250 per person or business, $500 per couple if both sign the check; contributions of $100 or more requires occupation and name of employer, or business is self-employed). Mail to: 121 36th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Any amount, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated! ❣️

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Events & News: 📰

Campaign Kick-Off Fundraiser Party 🎉 A huge success! 👏

Sunday, January 6th, 2019 3-5 p.m.

Pancho’s Restaurant

3615 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach

More events to come!

Note: Don’t be misled by an opponent’s (and his “partisan political” supporters) deceitful campaign making false and misleading statements about me in an attempt to mislead voters and vandalize my eight years of exemplary City Council dedication, leadership, accomplishments and fiscal responsibility! Here’s my 11/22/18 Letter to the Editor refuting his false and misleading statements: Beach Reporter.👈