If this Charter change does not pass, the ramifications are significant to this community. We would lose a vital tool to prevent free-for-all development in every part of the city. Your neighborhood would be in peril.
A simple change on how ballot materials are delivered to the voters allows for better compliance, better methods of distribution and more effective communication at a lower cost.
Measure DD was the original Charter change, and has stood as a stalwart to protect the city. Times have changed, and this minor change reflects that.
Since 2008, Article 27 of our City Charter has given the the residents the power to vote on major zoning changes. These minor updates to that portion of our City Charter will further protect that control and allow our city to be compliant with State law.
Quotes from our Local Leaders
Simple Changes, Effective Outcome
Best Solution
There were many solutions to the many problems in front of us. This solution was the easiest to understand and the least risky.
This solves a multitude of potential issues in the future and immediately in front of us.
Mayor –
Jim Light
Easily Understood
The key here was to find changes that the voters could easily understand. This accomplishes that.
We have many battles to defend against and many compliance requirements to many various State agencies and laws. This satisfies all of those requirements.
Councilmember –
Nils Nehrenheim
Protects Everyone
At the end of the day, the city is much more than just the City of Redondo Beach. We have the School District, the Health District, and State lands we operate in a Trust.
These changes ensures that all of these stakeholders are accounted for.
Councilmember –
Todd Loewenstein