Issues

Transparency

Open government, honest communication, and restoring public trust

Commit to clear, timely communication from City Hall by making City Council meetings more accessible and welcoming
Restore public speaker time to the original three minutes
Expand the two Oral Communications periods to a full 30 minutes each at every City Council meeting
Return City Council meetings to a weekly schedule to address issues more promptly
Offer a 15-minute pre-meeting meet-and-greet with elected officials and city staff to encourage open dialogue and accessibility
Hold city leadership accountable through regular reporting on goals, progress, and outcomes

Fiscal Responsibility

Smart spending, no surprises, and accountability to taxpayers

Protect taxpayer dollars through responsible budgeting and financial oversight—no surprise pet projects
Require advance public notification of official travel and related expenses, including the purpose and mission
Provide a post-trip public debrief outlining outcomes, benefits, and costs to ensure public awareness and accountability
Regularly review city programs and expenditures to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and long-term sustainability

Caring for Torrance — Back to the Business of Torrance

Focus on core services, support residents, and deliver results

Maintain clean, safe neighborhoods and well-kept parks and public spaces
Continue to strongly supporting our police and fire departments
Support local businesses and strengthen Torrance’s economic vitality
Address quality-of-life issues with practical, timely solutions
Focus city resources on essential services that directly benefit residents, with infrastructure such as roads and neighborhood park maintenance as top priorities
Put residents first by listening, responding, and delivering measurable results