City Council — City of La Mesa
Get the facts on the California candidates running for election to the City Council — City of La Mesa
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News
Events
Candidates will be asked questions about homelessness, affordable housing, policing, and La Mesa's economic well-being. All six candidates—Kristine Alessio, Allan Durden, Laura Lothian, Mark Papenfuss, Colin Parent, and Jack Shu—have been invited.
To receive the Zoom link and confirm your attendance, please register online: La Mesa City Council Candidates Forum Webinar Registration. (http://bit.ly/lmfumc2020)
La Mesa First United Methodist Church
Tel: (619) 466-4163
Email: LaMesaUMC@LaMesaUMC.com
Videos
ECM interviewed Councilwoman Alessio on the major issues facing La Mesa including the city's responses to civil unrest, racial justice/policing, housing and homelessness, downtown redevelopment and more.
ECM interviewed Laura Lothian on key La Mesa issues including supporting local businesses, police/public safety, housing and homelessness, and more.
Three of the six 2020 La Mesa City Council Candidates participated in East County Magazine's debate: Councilman Colin Parent and challengers Allan Durden and Jack Shu. The other three candidates had schedule conflicts but have agreed to do Zoom interviews which will be published soon at www.EastCountyMagazine.org. Hot topics included racial justice/public safety, housing, homelessness, downtown redevelopment and more.
Candidates
Colin Parent
- Safety from COVID-19: We have to take the virus seriously,...
- Housing Affordability: We need more affordable homes,...
- Climate Action: La Mesa must implement our enforceable...
Kristine C. Alessio
- Economic and social recovery from COVID19
- Enhancing Public Safety
- Neighborhood Preservation
Laura Lothian
- Reducing excessive rules and regulations on La Mesa...
- Rejecting the failed homeless policies instituted...
- Giving the La Mesa Police Department the public and...
Allan Durden
- Public Safety: Continue to improve on La Mesa's crime...
- Support Business: Increase La Mesa’s visibility in...
- Sense of Community - bring the community back together
Mark Papenfuss
- To bring back the voice of the people to the La Mesa...
- Bring back and support small businesses in La Mesa....
- Protect our schools! Our local schools are overcrowded...