Meghan Sahli-Wells’s City Council campaign appears to be gaining momentum by winning a host of major endorsements.
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Ms. Sahli-Wells, left, with U.S. Rep. Karen Bass
Still early in the race to Election Day on April 10, Ms. Sahli-Wells already has received endorsements from U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Culver City), state Assemblymember Holly Mitchell (D-Culver City), City Council member and former Mayor Christopher Armenta, and all five School Board members, Karlo Silbiger, Katherine Paspalis, Patricia Siever, Laura Chardiet and Nancy Goldberg.
“Meghan's strong commitment to Culver City residents and her balanced approach to leadership are why I am so proud to endorse her in the 2012 election,” said Ms. Mitchell. “Her experience in grassroots organizing is just what Culver City Council needs.
“I know I can count on Meghan to reflect the concerns of Culver City residents on important issues facing us on the local level. Meghan has a track record of working with others to find solutions to problems.”
Mr. Armenta said that “in the years she has spoken before the Council, Meghan has shown herself to be a strong, consistent, advocate for Culver City residents. Her participation on city committees has been extremely valuable, as has her leadership in local organizations and Culver City schools.
“From development to environment to education to transportation, she has the knowledge and experience to lead our city toward a healthy future.”
Other officials and community leaders who have endorsed Ms. Sahli-Wells’s campaign include Civil Service Commissioner Dan Gallagher, Cultural Affairs Commissioner Ronnie Jayne, Advisory Committee on Redevelopment members Vernon Taylor Jr. and David Voncannon, former Culver City Mayor Dr. James Boulgarides, former Culver City Mayor Gary Silbiger, Downtown Neighborhood Assn. founder Judy Miller, and former School Board members Dr. Wanda Boulgarides, Stew Bubar, and Barbara Honig.
“I cannot imagine a better advocate for Culver City residents,” said Ms. Goldberg of the School Board.
Ms. Sahli-Wells has an extensive record of experience in public service through her years of serving on Culver City committees and neighborhood groups, including the city’s Advisory Committee on Redevelopment (ACOR), its Bicycle and Pedestrian Initiative Advisory Committee, the Culver City Downtown Neighborhood Assn., Culver City Bicycle Coalition, Green Space Advisory Committee, Transition Culver City, Fiesta La Ballona Committee, and Linwood E. Howe School Site Council, Safe Routes To School Committee, PTA, Booster Club and Green Team.
“My platform is based on three main issues: fiscal responsibility, smart development and sustainability,” Ms. Sahli-Wells said. “We’ve spent the last few years tightening the budget. We don’t want to lose the services that have made Culver City such a great place to live. We have to maximize the resources we do have.”
Her first campaign fundraiser will be held at Culver City’s La Dijonaise restaurant, 8703 Washington Blvd., Feb. 1, one week from tonight, at 7 o’clock. The event is $50 per person and includes a three-course meal with a dessert, beverage and glass of wine. RSVP by emailing contact@vote4meghan.com.
Ms. Sahli-Wells may be contacted at www.vote4meghan.com.
