Posted April 11, 2012: I would like to thank everyone for participating in this years election. SignageI congratulate Gary and John for their election victory and continued service as Councilmen. The residents of Arcadia have spoken and I respect and support their decision. I thank my parents, my daughter and all my friends for all their support. It has meant a lot to me and I have made many new friends throughout this process. I still feel … [Read more...]

Posted April 9, 2012: Tomorrow is Election Day for the Arcadia City Council. I want to wish all 5 candidates, who are all eager to serve this great community of ours, the best of luck! There were many issues during this election, and I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to share their thoughts with us. That is what is so great about our city and our country, everyone has the right and the opportunity to express their own … [Read more...]

Posted April 9, 2012 (see also my answers to questions e-mailed to me by Natalie Ragus at Arcadia.Patch.com) I hope you have all spent time enjoying and appreciating family and friends, and appreciating our great community over the Easter and Passover season. It was a great time to pause and reflect upon all the things that make our lives a joy. We are truly blessed! We in Arcadia are indeed fortunate to have a City Council candidate … [Read more...]

Posted April 8 EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE As the members of our California State Champion Arcadia High School Constitution Team know, there are really very few differences in the rights and obligations between United States citizens and non-citizens. Most rights in the United States belong to everyone who lives here. The guarantees of equal protection and due process in the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution apply to … [Read more...]

Posted April 7, 2012: I am honored to announce that I have received an endorsement from the Pasadena Star-News. They have been doing their research on City Council candidates for Arcadia and our neighboring cities, and I'm honored that they chose to endorse me for a seat on the Council. They, like many of my supporters, can see that I have a solid track record of community service. They support my stance on spending money more conservatively … [Read more...]