Vote for Clark, Gardner, LaMonte and Sharp

Some may have noticed that I am a Right Wing Republican (oooh... scary..). I regard George Bush as a hero and admire Arnold the Governator even more than the Arnold the Kindergarten Cop.

But when it comes to Palos Verdes, I completely ignore politics and just vote for the candidate with knowledge, vision and guts.

In previous Rancho Palos Verdes Council races I voted for Doug Stern and Tom Long (Democrats) and Steve Wolowicz (Republican). Joining Larry Clark and Peter Gardiner, this group comprise arguably the best Council ever to serve our fair City. Individually they are intelligent and well prepared and they work hard as a team to forge the best consensus decisions.

Now Mayor Clark and former Mayor Gardiner are up for re-election. Councilman Stern said it well: Both have demonstrated that they have the judgment, temperament, professionalism, background, analytical skills, and work ethic to constructively work through and solve the sometimes difficult and complex issues that are faced by the City Council.

Rancho Palos Verdes is fortunate to have such civic volunteers who are willing to serve our City so ably and with such dedication.

Although I have no children in the Palos Verdes school system, I have a keen interest in the School Board election. I am impressed with the PVUSD administration and teaching staff from Superintendent Ira Toibin to the kindergarten teachers.

It is important that this fine school system is supported by an equally fine Board.







Erin LaMonte











I am endorsing Erin LaMonte and Malcolm Sharp. Erin has extensive business experience, she has served as PTA president at every school level, and her enthusaism is contagious. Malcolm (in the middle, he says) has served with distinction as president of the Peninsula Education Foundation. Malcolm Sharp is a man of vision with a great sense of humor.

Finally, I urge a YES vote on School District Measures R and S. These bonds provide funding for much needed infrastructure repairs to our school facilities. While I am dismayed at sending our property taxes to Sacramento to be wasted by bureaucrats, these bond funds go directly to our Palos Verdes schools. It's money well invested.