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Laguna 2022 and similar groups . I will always listen to all stakeholders and find ways to collaborate to find common ground , but I intentionally have chosen not to be labeled . While that decision has cost me tens of thousands of dollars in messaging ( mailers , yard signs , newspaper ads , etc .) on behalf of my candidacy , I have no regrets . The endorsement was not worth sacrificing my independence and ability to shape my message over this campaign .
If elected , I will be an independent Councilmember who collaborates with my colleagues and community members across a broad spectrum of opinions . I intend to make decisions based on the merits rather than any political alliances . When a resident
HOW MANY DEEP POCKET DEVELOPERS DOES IT TAKE TO BUY LAGUNA ’ S GOVERNMENT ?
Sixty-two local and non-local contributors have donated over $ 200,000 to a new PAC dedicated to defeating resident-favoring measures and City Council candidates who are opposed to overdevelopment .
Three development-driven contributors donated $ 19,800 , $ 27,000 and $ 28,700 each . It seems hard to believe that this is just out of the kindness of their hearts .
It appears they see Laguna as an unprotected profiteering opportunity that ’ s ripe for the picking . And with the help of the pro-development City Council candidates they ' re financially backing , they hope to clear all restraints to overdevelopment .
Your vote can change this . Please vote wisely .
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shares an opinion with me , they must understand I am not on one side or the other . I will have an open mind , listen , work hard , and do my best to act in the best interests of Laguna Beach , the city we all love . I am so fortunate to have been born and raised in our amazing town , and I will continue giving back to this community however I can .
Alex Rounaghi , Council Candidate
Paid for by Jerome Pudwill For City Council 2022 – Candidate No . 1453600
Laguna Public Recreation Facilities Conservancy ( LPRFC ) is happy to announce our endorsements of Sue Kempf . Mark Orgill and Alex Rounaghi for the Laguna Beach City Council .
Kempf is an incumbent on the city council and has led the effort to create a more pedestrian and user friendly downtown . Being an athlete herself , she has directed city staff to gather specific ideas to enhance existing recreational facilities . Mark Orgill has extensive experience in project execution consistent with local “ charm ” and fought against efforts that are incompatible with those principles . He promised to place high priority on recreational opportunities and looking for ideas to enhance the environmental quality of life for residents . Alex Rounaghi stood out as a candidate that understands data driven policy analysis and will bring fresh perspective to data driven long term planning and policy decisions on more acute issues like homelessness and effectiveness of expensive outside consultants tasked with various studies .
LPRFC candidate interviews were conducted via in-person meetings , telephone calls , e-mail exchanges , and video replays of candidates forums . Specific ideas that were discussed with all the candidates include acquiring more small neighborhood parks as part of open space acquisition . Locating a skatepark if wanted at the saddle between TOW and Moulton Meadows . Creating pickleball space in N . Laguna . Continue to support the acquisition of parcels for the specific purpose of community gardens including the one in S . Laguna . Consideration of a community swimming pool at St . Catherine ’ s to relieve current congestion at HS pool . Most importantly , re-installing a citizen-at-large member to the Irvine Bowl Committee .
The Irvine Bowl exhibit grounds continue to be underutilized during off season and resident input is lacking in the selection of cultural events and performance arts that can take advantage of the venue to the benefit of residents . Increased revenues have historically been used to fund the purchase of open space . Main Beach as the prime example . A city owned property should be run like it is city owned . We appreciate all the candidates for willing to serve the city . One candidate told us that he will be happy to serve and he will just be happy running his business if not elected . We wish all the candidates continued happiness no matter the outcome .
Our endorsements do not imply any position on the merits of Measure Q .
LPRFC Board of Directors Charlie Anderson , Gene Nalbandian , Byron Nelson , Glenn Parrish , Ray Tang .
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