Citing love for his hometown, Marcus Tiggs today announced his candidacy for City Council in next April’s election.
He is the fourth contender for two available seats.
A retired Army lieutenant colonel and combat veteran, Mr. Tiggs detailed the importance of keeping neighborhoods safe, continuing to help Culver City attract career-building jobs and opportunities, and working together to continue to make Culver City a premium hometown.
Mr. Tiggs officially will launch his campaign on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 2 o’clock to 4 at the residence of Mike Cohen, Mr. Culver City, 4378 Jasmine Ave., Culver City 90232.
“Since I was 9 years old, Culver City as a community has helped shape my success,” Mr. Tiggs said.
“It has been an honor to serve on our Planning Commission and throughout the community,.
“We are a vital and diverse community. By working to keep our neighborhoods safe from crime and cut-through traffic, working to bring job-creators and innovators to Culver City so residents can build their careers here, and continuing to engage the community in building a great hometown, together we will achieve great things for all residents.”
Following his graduation from Pepperdine and his service in the Army, Mr. Tiggs has practiced law for more than two decades. He helps negotiate and argue cases all the way through the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
“Culver City has always been a great crossroads culturally and regionally,” Mr. Tiggs said.
“We flourish when we capitalize on that.”
He underlined his impressive qualifications for civic leadership.
“My career in public service has taken me into command situations around the globe. My legal career has helped resolve incredibly complex financial challenges.
“On our City Council, I will put that experience to work keeping the city focused on being responsive to the residents, while wisely allocating and spending our tax dollars on needed projects.”
By getting the community more involved in local government Mr. Tiggs said he will focus on keeping neighborhoods and homes safe from crime, enhancing senior and children services, and making government decisions more transparent to the public.
“Solutions don’t just come from one person’s idea,” he said.
“They come from a careful review of all sides of an argument. With full participation by residents and other stakeholders, we will build a consensus without losing sight of our common goal — enhancing our quality of life,” said Mr. Tiggs.
“On our City Council, I will push to make sure that we work together. That way we will work for every resident.”
For more information on the event and campaign, www.elecTiggs.com
For 15 years Mr. Tiggs has served the community in numerous capacities from the Planning Commission to chair of the Fiesta La Ballona Committee, and as a leader on the Public Safety Citizen Advisory Committee, the School District Citizen Bond Oversight Committee, the Centennial Celebration Committee, and other groups. Council in the April 2018 election.
The candidate may be reached directly by phone at 213.629.8801 or email info@electiggs.com