VALLEY VILLAGE NC 2014 ELECTION – ELECTION DAY – Thursday, March 20, 4-8pm, Faith Presbyterian Church of Valley Village Fellowship Hall

OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES


Homeowner Seats “A” Representatives	DOROTHY APPLE GINNY HATFIELD
Residential Renter Seats “A” Representatives	TONY BRASWELL STEVEN LEE STOKES
Community Service Based Seat Representative	MARC WOERSCHING
Business Seat “A” Representative	RICHARD G. DAVIES
Faith Based Seat Representatvie	RICHARD W. POOLE
At Large Seat “A” Representative	DARYL BASKIN

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Open Board Seats 2014 – NC Valley Village

BOARD POSITION	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED?	QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
Homeowner Seats “A” Representatives Term: 4 years	2	Elected	Stakeholders who are homeowners within the boundaries of Valley Village and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who either live, work or own property in the Valley Village neighborhood and who are 18 years or older.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Dorothy Apple – I am a resident of Valley Village and work in the community. I have served on the NCVV board for eight years, as secretary, on the City Services, Projects and Planning & Land Use committees. I am head of the Valley Village Neighborhood Watch and Community Emergency Response Team. I am a board member of the Valley Village Homeowners Association. I believe smart development, safer streets, good schools & sound infrastructure will attract more residents to our community. I look forward to being an advocate for homeowners and stakeholders in Valley Village, to ensure that our neighborhood remains one of the most desirable in the city of Los Angeles.
Dios Lorenzo – As homeowners, My husband and I would love to be the 2-Homeowners candidates because we have the passion and interest for our community’s best interest.
Ginny Hatfield – The Valley Village community knows me as “Ginny” Hatfield and you’ve probably seen me in the midst of things, either the MC of National Night Out, riding on our “float/car” in the 4th of July Parade or asking questions during our board and committee meetings. As VP of NCVV, I’ve been involved in every aspect of what we’ve done and have weighed in on issues concerning land use, park improvement, neighborhood watch, disaster planning, web site development, community grants and assistance to stakeholders. My professional experience was in public service at the federal and state levels and serving on the NCVV board has allowed me to continue to serve my community. I do not shy away from challenges affecting the stakeholders of Valley Village and adamantly support our NC’s efforts to protect the character of our neighborhood. I would be honored to count on your continued support.
Residential Renter Seats “A” Representatives Term: 4 years	2	Elected	Stakeholders who are renters within the boundaries of Valley Village and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who either live, work or own property in the Valley Village neighborhood and who are 18 years or older.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Tony Braswell – I have been privileged to serve the stakeholders of Valley Village as a Board member for the past 11 years. Together we’ve improved safety, encouraged development that is respectful of the character of our neighborhood, improved streets, supported our outstanding schools, improved our beloved Valley Village park and developed strong relationships with city departments that ensure we receive great services for our community. We’re ready to help our neighbors in the case of a natural disaster, our ties to our great police and fire departments are strong, and we know our neighbors by name and watch out for each other. This is the place I am proud to call home, and I am very grateful for the opportunity to represent you on the city’s best NC Board. I hope to continue working for you for the next four years. Thank you for your vote.
Jennifer Massey – I have been a resident of Valley Village for the last 16 years and I am proud to call it home. I’m a business owner, a student, and a humanist. I believe in creating a collaborative environment of mutual trust and respect where people can learn from each other. I apply that philosophy in my relationship with my neighbors, with my family, with my friends and loved ones. I would be honored to represent our community on the Neighborhood Council. If elected I will work with my fellow Valley Village residents to improve the living, safety, and economic conditions in our community. I would appreciate your vote. Thank you.
Rebecca S. Wareham – I’ve been a resident of Valley Village for close to a decade. I know the people, shop the businesses, and care deeply for my neighborhood. I’ve witnessed it thrive in recent years, and want to see it succeed and grow. In college, I minored in political science. I learned of international governments and national campaigns and the history of democracy. But, I’ve always understood, and shared with those who will listen, that our most pressing duty politically, is involvement locally. As such, it would be a pleasure to serve on my neighborhood council. Thank you.
Steven Lee Stokes – I am proud to have been elected two times to the Neighborhood Council Valley Village Board of Directors. For over 6 years I have been privileged to serve our community, as Chair of our NCVV Communications Committee and now Treasurer of the Board.We have worked hard to maintain strong affiliations with our police department, fire department, and others in city government. Our Board has vigorously defended the Valley Village Specific Plan and helped bring much needed city support to complete a $450,000 renovation of Valley Village Park. We are in the middle of a repaving project that is helping repair streets in Valley Village, and our Board continues to provide grants to the outstanding schools, and public library, that serve our families. I am asking for your vote to continue to be part of the city’s best Neighborhood Council Board – Valley Village.
Ayana Rose – I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an M.S in Counseling Psychology and am currently working on my PH.D in Holistic Psychology. As a resident who is raising her child in Valley Village it is important to me to be involved in what is happening in our city. I take personal interest in issues affecting child safety, school and community awareness. I’ve been involved with several community organizations, sitting on committees and event planning. I believe the choices we make directly affect our lives and we create the life we want to live. It is ours for the taking, we just have to reach for it, and I’d like firmly plant my feet in the foundation where my daughter lives, plays and goes to school. Thank you.
Daniel Thomas Brady – I am a proud resident of Valley Village, husband and father, whose daughter attends our amazing educational asset Colfax Charter. I’d like to bring a fresh voice, perspective and new ideas to our proud community and be a great resource to those needing to be heard. My goal is to work closely with my fellow members, while at the same time looking for the best solutions and improvements this community can take great pride in. That’s what I love most about this community, it’s great pride. A pride I’ve seen as a young boy, whose father grew up in this community and passed the love of local history on to me. A most important embracement to understand our past and identify our future for not only us, but our children’s sake. I hope you will join me with your support. Thank you, Daniel Thomas Brady
Business Seat “A” Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Stakeholders who are business owners or work within the boundaries of Valley Village and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who either live, work or own property in the Valley Village neighborhood and who are 18 years or older.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Jim Britten – I started my business, Brittany Floor Covering, 35 years ago here in Valley Village. Through these years I have worked closely with 100’s of our residents to beautify their homes and I consider them to be my friends. For the last 20+ years I have served as a voting inspector and polling location for my neighbors because I strongly believe that everyone should have a voice in achieving fair and honest representation. I was fortunate enough to have the Valley Village Neighborhood Council ask me to help organize our merchants for the 2013 “Light up Valley Village” event. With their overwhelming participation I was able to share a vision for a united, thriving, community aware business environment which gives back to the neighborhood which supports them. If elected my goal is to further strengthen the partnership between our Valley Village Merchants and its residents.
Richard G. Davies – My husband and I have lived in Valley Village for 17 years. I am an Estate Manager in Beverly Hills, but enjoy coming home to our community and the friends we have made during these years. We appreciate the “Village” feel of the neighborhood and enjoy participating in the variety of events throughout the year. I have been the Captain of our block, for the Neighborhood Watch for the past 5 years and see how much we all benefit from a closer knit group of neighbors We own several rental properties in Valley Village and recognize the need to participate in local current affairs to improve and protect, not only our investments in the community but also those of other stakeholders.
Faith Based Seat Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who is affiliated with a Valley Village faith-based organization and who is 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who either live, work or own property in the Valley Village neighborhood and who are 18 years or older.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Richard W. Poole – I would be honored to serve this unique and dynamic community as its faith-based representative as I seek to work with neighbors of all lifestyles for the greatest good of our community.
Fredell “Freddie” Goldberg – As a resident of Valley Village for 20 years and a member of Temple Beth Hillel for over 18 years I have worked with the NC on matters relating to land use. I currently serve as the Financial Secretary of Temple Beth Hillel in addition to serving on the regional board of Women for Reformed Judaism. It would be my pleasure to serve as the faith based voice on my NC and serve the community of Valley Village in such a capacity.
Community Service Based Seat Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who is affiliated with a Valley Village or Los Angeles-based community service organization and who is 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who either live, work or own property in the Valley Village neighborhood and who are 18 years or older.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Marc Woersching – I have been a Board member since 2008 representing the Valley Village Homeowners Association and serving on the Planning and Vision Committees. During that period I and the committees have proposed controls on mansionization and billboards, Specific Plan amendments, issued a design manual to improve the architecture of commercial and multifamily projects and reviewed numerous development projects. I am currently working on a project to landscape the Tujunga Wash flood control channel and a survey of existing development to determine areas suitable for reductions in density.

At Large Seat “A” Representative Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who either lives, works, owns property in the Valley Village neighborhood and who is 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who either live, work, own property in the Valley Village neighborhood and who are 18 years or older.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Daryl Baskin – I’d love to join the board! I have lived in Valley Village since 1990. I have served on the VVNC Beautification Committee and attended many board meetings and Valley Village events. It’s a wonderful city to be a part of. I know all of my neighbors! It would be an honor to join the board and I look forward to contribute my time and any talents they need. I have worked in Television Post Production for 25 years. Thank you for your vote!
Arek Soulahian – I am seeking to serve for the at-large neighborhood council seat. I would like to increase the quality of life in my community by doing everything to the best of my ability to reach out all the Valley Villagers.
Sebastian Blanco – I love Valley Village! It has been my home and place of work for the last three years. As a native Angelino and resident of SFV of 20 years, it would be an honor to serve alongside the current board members. I have a special interest in quality of life issues affecting our community such as:• Neighborhood and Traffic Safety • Economic Development • City Services • Planning and Land Use • Fiscal PolicyI am the co-founder and book editor of Sogna Press. I recently completed a two year internship at the Oasis Church in organizational leadership. My civic engagements include coordinating constituents for political action for nine candidates at the Federal, State, and City level in L.A. I earned my B.A. in Sociology at LMU in 2009.My family and friends, dog, and surfing keep me happy. Vote for me!