First-term City Councilman Scott Malsin today became the third and least surprising entry in April’s Council race.
He will compete against Jeff Cooper and Meghan Sahli-Wells, who earlier declared their candidacy for the two seats that will be open.
The other incumbent, Gary Silbiger, will be term-limited after eight years in office.
Mr. Malsin, first elected in 2006, said he is proud of the city’s accomplishments, and he hopes to continue his efforts for four more years. “The past four years have been filled with exciting change for Culver City,” he said. “I’m proud of the progress we’ve made, and I am energized with optimism for our future,” he said.
“Culver City is moving in the right direction, and our city is weathering the economic downturn better than most.
“Going forward, though, it will be critical to have experienced and effective leaders who understand that fiscal responsibility is essential if we want to keep Culver City on the right track.”
Supporters say that Mr. Malsin has been instrumental in keeping the city on firm financial footing.
The Councilman, meanwhile, promised to continue to focus on the quality-of-life issues that he says are most important to Culver City residents.
And in His Second Term…
“My objective is to bring the amenities we need to each and every neighborhood, to reduce traffic and our reliance on our cars, and to continually improve our parks and the programs we offer in them,” said Mr. Malsin.
Pledging to continue to support accessible and responsive government, he added that “one thing that sets Culver City apart from Los Angeles is the fact that our city government is truly accessible to each one of us. Whether it’s at the Summer Music Festival, the library or the grocery store, I’m always listening.”
Mr. Malsin said he is pleased with the support he has already received for his re-election campaign. All three Council members not up for re-election – Mayor Andy Weissman, Vice Mayor Chris Armenta and Mehaul O’Leary – have endorsed him.
Following his announcement, Malsin unveiled www.Vote4Scott.org – a new campaign website that allows residents to provide feedback, volunteer for the campaign and catch up with the latest news.
A page titled “Promises Made, Promises Kept” details his efforts during his first four years.
“Campaigning is a great opportunity to hear from people about the issues they feel are important,” Mr. Malsin said. “We can exchange ideas and develop solutions that work for everyone. Culver City’s powerful sense of community is its greatest strength. We need to continue harnessing that strength.”
