First Term Accomplishments:
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Developed and implemented a comprehensive Fire Mitigation Plan in 2019, which included $21 million in investments, including outdoor warning systems, HeloPod filling station, fuel modification zones, undergrounding evacuation routes, and more
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Envisioned and created the Forest Avenue Promenade to allow safe outdoor options in the midst of the pandemic
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Worked with a committee of residents to re-vitalize the iconic Riddle Field
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Introduced the Lean Six Sigma program to promote efficient processes at City Hall
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Drafted and adopted the Neighborhood & Environmental Protection Plan to address the impact of visitors on our beaches, neighborhoods, and open space
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Collaborated with neighborhoods across the City – including Top of the World, Victoria Beach, and Driftwood neighborhoods – to address concerns with high volumes of visitors
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Met with the County and Marine Safety to address ongoing behavioral problems at South Laguna beaches
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Supported funding for a comprehensive Climate Action Plan
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Created a working group to assess Community Choice Energy opportunities
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Supported revised Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance to comply with state law and promote housing opportunities for seniors, young people, and the local workforce
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Directed City staff to develop a draft ordinance to formalize restrictions on height, mass, and scale and retain our small-town charm