Dear Neighbor,



As the son of an auto worker and retail cashier, I learned at a young age that strong families, with good jobs, living wages and dignity, are the foundation of a strong community. That belief has been reaffirmed during my almost 15 years living in Santa Monica. As a resident, environmental leader, business executive, and parent I have had the privilege to work side by side with neighbors to save our schools, protect the human-scale quality of our neighborhoods, and make our community safer and greener.



While I learned from my parents that strong communities can only be sustained when people give back,

it was my work with the National Low Income Housing Coalition and Human Rights Watch that led me to dedicate my life to public service.



I was humbled last year when I was elected to represent the voters of Santa Monica on their City Council. I accepted this responsibility mindful of the values that have guided my life and the people I met while campaigning in our community. As my record on the Council, and previously on the Planning Commission shows, you can count on me to be an unwavering voice for inclusive government, the neediest in our city, our schools, safer neighborhoods and affordable housing.



Please take a few minutes to learn about my stand on the issues and my record on the Council. Then feel free to let me know your views and how I can best represent you on the Council.



Working together, we can make sure that Santa Monica remains a special place to live.







Terry



P.S. If you have any questions or issues you'd like to discuss, please email me at today@terryoday.com.