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regional effort to close San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant , and saving the iconic pepper tree in front of City Hall . She also improved sidewalk cleaning in the City to improve its aesthetics and championed the Neighbourhood and Environmental protection Plan to help address the quailty of life for residents .
For more than an hour , Laguna Beach residents took turns paying tribute to Iseman , among them were representatives from Coastal Green Belt Authority , Sally ’ s Fund , Village Laguna , Laguna Tunes Community Chorus , Laguna Nursery owner Ruben Flores , Cindy Obrand from KX Radio , Laguna Canyon Conservancy , Friendship Shelter , American Legion , No Square Theatre , Judie Mancuso , Laguna Canyon Foundation , Susi Q , Laguna Greenbelt , representatives from South Laguna , LB Community Clinic , Laguna Beach Pride and more .
“ Village Laguna takes this opportunity to recognize the amazing and inspiring career of public servant , activist , citizen , mayor and City Councilmember Toni Iseman ,” resident and Village Laguna President Ann Caen said during public comment . “ We want to thank her publicly as she steps down from her council seat . In her 24-year career as a a councilmember , Toni has
Retiring Councilmember Toni Iseman stands with Laguna Beach residents after an outpouring of gratitude and tributes during the public comment . Photo / Clara Beard
unflinchingly served as a prominent voice for residents and preserving what makes Laguna a special place to live , visit , or conduct business .”
In 2017 , Iseman was the recipient of the Community Hero Award for her service to the Laguna Beach Community . She was also honored as the 2019 Woman of the Year by the Laguna Beach Woman ’ s Club .
“ I could be here all day thanking you ,” a representative from the American Legion and No Square Theater said . “ You have been our biggest supporter and you ’ re the most giving , loving and wonderful person who has helped us with everything . Especially the kids at the theater , with scholarships and making it a safe place for them to go , I can ’ t begin to thank you . We love you dearly .”
In a September interview with the Independent , Iseman said her decision to step down was partly motivated by the increasing incivility in the Council Chambers , which reflected the bitter tone of national politics trickling into an artistic beach town . Iseman also credited the move with her inability to get things done at city hall because she often found herself in the minority of a 3-2 vote .
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