I kept... Maria Gutzeit is running for re-election to Division 3 of the SCV Water Agency. The presidential election continued to hang in the balance Wednesday afternoon, with Democrat Joe Biden holding a narrow lead over President Donald Trump that — if it holds — will deliver him. Ms. Thomas is a Nationally Certified Human Resource professional and the Founder/CEO of 6 Degrees HR Consulting (www.6degreeshrconsulting.com), an outsourced HR Consulting firm. googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || []; googletag.cmd.push(function() { For the three College of the Canyons swimmers who competed in the 2020 Alcatraz Swim with the Centurions race on Oct. 4, the feelings of personal accomplishment, athletic confidence, and self-empowerment — along with a newfound love for open water swimming — continue to endure in the weeks since the trio successfully made it off "the Rock.". Polling locations may be found online by visiting the Secretary of State’s My Voter Status tool.
With a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a background in technology, including Water Systems Technology, you can count on her to keep... Selina has been a proud resident of Santa Clarita for 10 years. A champion of cost control, transparency, and clean water, she was first elected in 2003. Now it’s five years later, I am currently serving as the Board President and I am running for re-election to the Hart School Board. Welcome to the City of Santa Clarita’s election information website. Advertise With UsMagazine SectionsPast IssuesEvent CalendarAbout UsContact Us, 28318 Constellation RoadValencia, Ca 91355, Tel: 1 (661) 294-4444Fax: 1 (661) 294-4442. Challenger Chris Werthe, 38, ran because he believed there was a leadership deficit on the current council and called for more accountability, transparency, additional training and better community engagement by law enforcement. Donate Smyth, 49, is a registered Republican, a former state Assemblyman and a past Santa Clarita City Councilmember. Christopher Werthe, returning candidate and chief safety engineer for the L.A. Department of Water and Power. TimBen Boydston, 65, called the race cordial during public forums, but a cesspool on social media and pointed to the imbalance of money raised among candidates from lobbyists and political parties making it a partisan race like never before. “While the votes are still being counted, we are fortunate to have received so much support from this wonderful community,” said Gibbs. She joined in the summer of 2018, previously working in Northern California as an assistant editor and reporter for the Lake County Record-Bee. Nine candidates in the race to fill two seats in the City Council have used their platforms, modified along the way to adjust to COVID-19 health protocols, to offer solutions for what they believe can help local residents recover from these and any possible, future incidents. In 2016, she graduated from Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles. I began my involvement with the Sulphur Springs Union School District in 1995 as a Trustee on their Board of Education before being elected to the William S. Hart School Board in 1999. “I will work to increase transparency, accountability and collaboration to build the trust again.”. Business and education leaders are going to have to work together to ensure that Southern California has the skilled workforce it needs to maintain its global reputation as the home of innovative business and technology leaders, according to a report recently released by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and California State University, Northridge. There are 12 props on the California ballot. I served in the military not once, but now three times. “I think we are very excited and honored about the support across the city,” said Driscoll who was nipping at the heels of Gibbs. I think we can all agree that Santa Clarita is a great place to live and raise a family.
Bella Vida is providing a variety of fun-filled entertainment in an effort to bring joy to seniors during the pandemic. The seats held by Smyth and longtime Councilman Bob Kellar are up for election. Santa Clarita is a great community, full of wonderful people — and the best is yet to come as we grow and change for the better. “Like most communities, Santa Clarita has seen an increase of people experiencing homelessness over the past several years and since being elected in 2016, I have taken an active leadership role in addressing the issue,” Smyth said. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 23 new deaths and 1,224 new cases of COVID-19, with 7,494 total cases to date in the Santa Clarita Valley. SCVTV is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. The Signal is property of Paladin Multi-Media Group, Inc. Tammy Murga covers government and politics for The Signal. The Ballot Measure E reads as follows: Transient Occupancy Tax Rates. His father is a Nuclear... A local boy, Scott was born and raised in the 21st Senate District. City Clerk's Office 408-615-2220 The holiday shopping rush is upon us! Cameron Smyth, councilman who joined the City Council in 2000 and served as the 38th District assemblyman from 2006-12. Driscoll appeared to just miss the mark for a seat on the council according to an early morning tally. Driscoll, 35, said his work in the county where he promoted the well-being of vulnerable populations and the 100,000-plus in the workforce made him a viable candidate. In the past year, Santa Clarita suffered major blows starting with the Tick fire causing the largest evacuation in the city’s history. I have served the citizens of Santa Clara in both paid and volunteer positions since 2006. Selina Thomas, owner of Santa Clarita-based 6 Degrees HR Consulting, which offers support to small businesses. An individual, political action committee, association, committee, partnership, business or corporation may contribute a maximum of $1000 to Dr. Aakash Ahuja for City Council 2020 per election. Your contribution will benefit Kelvin Driscoll for Santa Clarita City Council. “I know that 2020 was a difficult year with difficult decisions but I think the results here show that people knew that the only consideration I had was trying to do what’s best for the city.”. In a battle for a second seat on the dais in a pool of nine candidates appeared Jason Gibbs and Kelvin Driscoll, respectively. The five-member Santa Clarita City Council holds their regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in the City Council Chambers beginning at 6:00 p.m. (Council Meetings are broadcast live on SCV TV channel 20 and on the City's Website.) I hope to lead by example. A family owned and operated business, Santa Clarita Magazine has grown with the Santa Clarita Valley since 1990 and become the #1 place to advertise locally. googletag.enableServices(); Message her on Twitter (@tammyxmurga) or at, Firefighters knock down truck fire before further spread to brush, Incumbents hold lead in SCV Water Board race, Unofficial election results: Stem-cell research, app-based driving companies receive big win, College of the Canyons race tightens in Area 4, widens in Area 2, More than 600K votes remain outstanding in L.A. County. I hope to lead by example. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Wednesday confirmed 22 new deaths and 1,843 new positive cases of COVID-19, the county's highest number of new cases not associated with backlog cases reported since late August. [Sign Up Now] to Receive Our FREE Daily SCVTV-SCVNews Digest by E-Mail.
A memorandum filed Wednesday — the extended filing period deadline — by City Clerk Mary Cusick confirmed the list of qualified council member candidates. Smyth, 49, is a registered Republican, a former state Assemblyman and a past Santa Clarita City Councilmember. Top row from left, Signal Editor Tim Whyte, TimBen Boydston and … “We’re happy to see where we are now from the first drop (of votes) to the second drop,” Gibbs said. The City Council WILL NOT meet the 4th Tuesday in July, the 2nd Tuesday in August or the 4th Tuesday in December. However, in-person voting locations will be available to voters. * Aakash Ahuja, a board-certified psychiatrist MD who works at a prison in Lancaster and leads the psychiatry department at Bartz Altadonna, a non-profit clinic.”. My parents inspired me to work hard and give back to others.