(Asked at the League’s 2012 Annual Conference)

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Russ Blewett, Mayor, Hesperia

I publish my home phone, cell phone and email address in everything I send out, and I encourage people to contact me whether they seek a solution or just want to talk.


 

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Wayne Lee, Council Member, Millbrae

We are a bedroom community; we use a free social media service to reach residents. We also reach out to parents through their children in our recreation and youth programs.

 

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Michael Ponce, Mayor Pro Tem, Avalon

Our community is so small that residents often plan their evenings around council meetings. A heated issue will mean the council chambers are filled.


 

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Kathryn McCullough, Mayor, Lake Forest

We conduct several outreach efforts for every program and seek extensive public input. Our citizens are very involved; they take votes every two years to help prioritize our capital projects.

 

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Mary Helen Reynaga, Council Member, San Joaquin

This summer we hosted a free community garden and a food kitchen every Thursday. It provided an easy way to connect with our residents.


 

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Cheryl Viegas-Walker, Council Member, El Centro

Every council member is involved in multiple community organizations and events, which gives us a way to work collaboratively and build a collective network.


 

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This article appears in the December 2012 issue of Western City
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