Phil Brock for Santa Monica City Council

An endorsement of Mayor Phil Brock by resident Peter DiChellis...

Dem Club Candidates' Open Hypocrisy on Fighting Crime I believe the voting public is now generally aware that the Establishment slate of city council candidates -- Dan Hall, Ellis Raskin, Barry Snell, and Natalya Zernitskaya -- unanimously supports LA County DA George Gascon and his failed policies.

With a Disgraceful Op-Ed, Four “Reform” Santa Monica City Council Candidates Disqualified Themselves from Holding Office Santa Monica voters must reject candidates who evince open hostility to community engagement and whose views are so out of alignment with a majority of citizens

https://www.foxla.com/news/santa-monica-residents-react

Santa Monica police officer stabbed, suspect shot to death Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock said the police department needs more officers - and they're hiring.

Interestingly, the SMRR/Dem Club slate complained about the donations made to the PAC to support safety on our streets while not mentioning the Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars that were contributed to their side by HERE/Local 11 (the Housekeeper's union) and the "Abundant Housing" community.

Please know that Local 11 led a strike effort against area hotels for more than six months that upended the Wilmont and Downtown communities with noise beginning at 5:30 AM and later starting seven days a week at 7:00 AM. They ignored the efforts of residents and portions of the City Council, who felt that no noisy protests should begin before 8 AM. You should ask why the protestors and their leaders were so inconsiderate of residents. Also, ask yourselves why HERE/Local 11 constantly tries to interfere with our elections and pack the City Council with supporters who are loyal to them rather than residents.

It's been disturbing for almost a decade, and this powerful union is trying once again to buy our elections.

The endorsements keep coming because our residents, businesses, and organizations know I am committed to helping abate crime, reduce homelessness in our city, and restore downtown Santa Monica to prosperity. Brock the Vote!

Brock The Vote!

The Santa Monica Observer endorsements for our local election in Santa Monica!

Santa Monica Observer Endorses the Safety Slate for City Council: Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnam, and Dr. Vivian Roknian As Santa Monica faces rising concerns about crime and public safety, it's more important than ever for voters to understand which candidates genuinely prioritize safety and security for our community. This election, we strongly endorse the slate of Phil Brock, Oscar de la Torre, John Putnam, and Dr....

Policies drive up crime...a letter to the editor by Peter DiChellis

Get Out of Jail Fast' Polices Drive Up Crime Headline after headline and year after year of annual statistics tell us that crime is out-of-control in Santa Monica, with sexual assaults the latest painful trend.

ENDORSEMENT ALERT!

Santa Monica faces a historic City Council election this November, one which could fundamentally change the character of our city.

There is a stark contrast between the two slates vying for your votes. One slate – Vivian Roknian, John Putnam, Phil Brock, and Oscar de la Torre are home-grown: their philosophies and actions are in sync with SMCLC – to advocate for residents, not developers, and fight for the scale, character, and livability of Santa Monica.

The other slate, fueled by big money and entrenched political interests, strongly supports high-density overdevelopment throughout our city, including letting developers build apartment buildings in single-family neighborhoods, and the removal of parking requirements for new projects. They will not push back against new state mandates overriding local zoning because they agree with those mandates.

This sharp contrast about Santa Monica’s future was evident at the recent City Council candidate's forum, hosted by Santa Monica’s neighborhood associations and attended by over 400 residents. Here’s the link to the video:

https://youtu.be/IAVle1qzUT0?feature=shared

Recently, SMCLC interviewed Vivian Roknian and John Putnam. Like Phil and Oscar, whom we supported in 2020, they are long-time residents who are passionate about our City and helping its residents. We believe they are strong, ethical, hard-working and smart candidates who will prioritize residents, not developers, and usher in needed change at City Hall. With your help they can win.

Together with Phil and Oscar, Vivian and John would constitute a powerful resident-friendly Council majority, improve City government across the board, and hold the City accountable in controlling unrestrained, unsustainable growth.

Please circulate this to your friends and neighbors and ask them to join our mailing list at www.smclc.net so we can keep them informed throughout this election cycle.

SMCLC Steering Committee

Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable City - SMCLC - is a nonprofit, all volunteer group of Santa Monica residents concerned about unsustainable commercial development in our city, the effects it has on traffic and our quality of life, and the influence developer money has on our local elections. Thr...

Crime, The D.A., and Santa Monica.

Get Out of Jail Fast' Polices Drive Up Crime Headline after headline and year after year of annual statistics tell us that crime is out-of-control in Santa Monica, with sexual assaults the latest painful trend.

https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/744547372/santa-monica-mayor-phil-brock-endorses-nathan-hochman-for-los-angeles-county-district-attorney

Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock Endorses Nathan Hochman for Los Angeles County District Attorney Brock, a Democrat, Joins Bi-Partisan Coalition of Elected Leaders Who Back Hochman as the Best Candidate to Restore Public Safety in L.A. County

Sleeping with a pillow or blanket outdoors can be a sign of illegal camping in Santa Monica The Santa Monica City Council has voted to take out a section of the anti-camping ordinance that allowed homeless people to use pillows and blankets while sleeping outdoors. The new ordinance is scheduled to go into effect next month.

Split council tightens anti-camping laws Bed rolls and sleeping bags have been added to the list of items that define an illegal campsite in Santa Monica. In yet another multi-hour debate, various councilmembers said the decision is both cruel and compassionate, minor and major, common sense and political posturing depending on your point....

Mayor Phil Brock is proud to be endorsed in his reelection campaign for Santa Monica City Council by Hospitality Santa Monica

I see and feel a crisis of spirit in the air — a breakdown in order and safety that will continue to spiral out of control as crime, mental illness, and addiction remain untreated. Our resources can only respond to the surface of the problem. Still, because of the political attention this crisis has caused, I know this is our moment to act—because Santa Monica deserves nothing less.

My Agenda for Hope: Overcoming Santa Monica’s Crisis of Spirit – CALHaven I wear many hats in the city of Santa Monica. I am a son of this city, a shopper, a longtime former commissioner, a volunteer, and the Mayor. Santa Monica is not just a city to me; it’s my home. I was born here, my business is here, and serving as your mayor is the greatest honor of my life. “I....

SMart Group endorsement to re-elect Phil Brock to the Santa Monica City Council

SM.a.r.t Column: Santa Monica’s Next City Council - SM Mirror In the next general election, this November 5th, Santa Monica residents will be asked to vote their choices among an array of potential candidates for City Council. As in our National US election, Santa Monica perhaps faces the most crucial election in decades. The Council will have to wrestle with

Endorsement Alert!

Santa Monica City Council Endorsement Results
A formal endorsement has been issued in accordance with your votes, our Endorsement Committee recommendations, and Executive Board certification.

The Blue Wave Democratic Club proudly supports moderate, pragmatic Democrats across LA County and now officially supports the candidacies of:

Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock
Santa Monica Councilmember Oscar de la Torre
Dr. Vivian Roknian
Rent Control Board Chairwomen Ericka Lesley
They are all aligned with our Democratic values and we can’t wait to help get them elected.

Let’s get our people elected,

Your Blue Wave Team

“I am beholden to my residents, I am beholden to our business interests and I’m beholden to the people who need compassion on our street,” he said. “The question is, is [it] compassion to let people lay in our streets and die — I tend to say that’s neglect, not compassion.” Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock

Santa Monica considers homeless ban to prohibit pillows and blankets outdoors The proposal to revise the city's outdoor camping ordinance comes in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision that has prompted cities through California to reconsider their homeless policies.