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February 13, 2010

Dear Councilmembers,

I’m writing this only on my own behalf, not any organization.

As you consider your decision on appointing someone to fill the vacant Council seat, I hope you will think seriously about Ted Winterer.

I first met Ted when he was president of the Ocean Park Association and got to know him better when OPA organized the annual Main Street 4th of July Parade. I’ve also communicated with him in his role as a Recreation and Parks Commissioner, in his role as a Planning Commissioner, and in his role on the SMMUSD Emergency/Temporary Parcel Tax Feasibility Committee.

I’ve enjoyed these interactions because I’ve found Ted to be someone who’s more knowledgeable than I am about many topics related to city government, someone who’s good at analyzing various aspects of issues,  someone who does his homework and works hard, someone who responds to constituents when he’s in a position of authority, someone who knows how to lighten a tense situation with a bit of humor when it’s needed, and someone who cares about the many issues that residents tell me they are concerned about, such as:

Transportation management, land use, public safety, education, parks and open space, preserving our neighborhood’s character, quality of life in general, and a growing interest in sustainable practices.

For these reasons, I hope you will consider Ted for the vacancy on the City Council created by

the passing of Mayor Ken Genser.

Sincerely,

Zina Josephs

(40-year resident of Santa Monica)