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Carson City Councilmember Jwane HiltonCarson Mayor Pro-Tem Jim DearRetired Carson City Councilmember Elito SantarinaNational Women's Political CaucusSouth Bay Association of RealtorsAssociation for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs – ALADSLAPPLIBEW Local 11SEIU Local 721AFSCME District Council 36Teamsters Joint Council 42Carpenter's UnionMapuifagalele Samoan Seniors and Youth Involvement Inc. Carson, Ca.Samoa Ua Tasi Samoan Flag Day Celebrations Carson, CaCarson Alliance 4 TruthLos Angeles Business Federation/BizFedLos Angeles County Federation of LaborPark Avalon Mobile Home AssociationCarson City Treasurer Monica CooperCommissioner Delia LopezCommissioner Dan ValdezCommissioner Louie DiazCommissioner Monette GavinoCommissioner Alex CaingletCommissioner Richard Hernandez (ret.)Commissioner Myrna RonquilloCommissioner Richard BranchLiz Foisia
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My Top 3 Priorities
Bring back transparency and accountability to local government
Secure our fair share of funding for public safety, safer streets, and better neighborhoods and parks and bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community.
Expand educational and recreational opportunities for youth and seniors. Create more high-paying jobs in Carson.
Who supports this candidate?
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Carson City Councilmember Jwane Hilton
Carson Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Dear
Retired Carson City Councilmember Elito Santarina
Organizations (16)
National Women's Political Caucus
South Bay Association of Realtors
Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs – ALADS
LAPPL
IBEW Local 11
SEIU Local 721
AFSCME District Council 36
Teamsters Joint Council 42
Carpenter's Union
Mapuifagalele Samoan Seniors and Youth Involvement Inc. Carson, Ca.
Samoa Ua Tasi Samoan Flag Day Celebrations Carson, Ca
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My Top 3 Priorities
Stop shooting in neighborhoods by installing cameras
Repair potholes on our streets and pick up trash in city trash cans
Reprioritize spending and balance the budget without new taxes
Experience
Experience
Profession:Retired Business Owner-former Carson Commissioner
Mayor, Mayor ProTem, Council Member, City of Carson — Elected position (1987–1997)
Education
California State University Long Beach, Stanford University — BA. Finance and Economics, Executive Banking Certificate, Finanace and Economics (1979)
Community Activities
Planning Commissioner, City of Carson (2018–2021)
Economic Development Commissioner, City of Carson (2016–2018)
President, Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials (1987–1997)
Board Member, National League of Cities (1987–1997)
Biography
My life includes:
I was raised in the area attending Fleming Jr. High School, Narbonne High School. In high school played on the football, basketball, and track teams. Elected Boy's League and student body President.
CSULB gaduate. Also attended U.C.L.A and Stanford graduate schools.
I have 10 years of city council experience as the Mayor for 7 years and as the Mayor Protem and council member.
Viet Nam Era U.S. Army veteran.
50 years of business experience includes 30 years of banking experience including being a bank President.
I have started businesses two Pacific Business Bank and Aldan Shock Absorber Company in Carson.
While on the council I balanced the budget every year without raising taxes.
Served on the boards of CSUDH Foundation, U.S. League of Cities, Asian Pacific American Municipal Officers, United Way, Carson-Gardena YMCA, Japnese American Citizens League, Marathon Oil Advisory , Tesoro Avisory , LA County Sanitation, Private Industry Council, South Bay Cities, Boy Scouts....partial list
Retired owner of Parking Space Technology located in Carson.
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
When I was first elected to public office I did it as a public service. No one ran for council for the money. We just received a stipend. We all had full time jobs and did not live on our council salary. Today the pay for this part time coucil position is $80,000 plus health insurance and a $750 auto allowance. In comparison, the cities of Rolling Hills, Palos Verdes, and Palos Verdes Estates don't receive a salary. Torrance council is paid $12,000.
I still believe that serving on the council is a public service. After I recover my costs of this election I will be donating to local charities. I will attempt to get the council to voluntarily reduce their salaries.
Carson is suffering the same political disease the rest of our contry is suffering. Special interests have donated tens of thousands of dollars to candidates to get their agenda through the city. I am not taking special interest money. My agenda is only what is good for Carson residents. You are my special interest.
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Policy Positions
Mitoma Returns — September 25, 2021 Random Lengths Newspaper
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