General Election 2020

Marcus Owens

Election 2020 Council Candidate Marcus Owens in front of City Hall
Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Candidate Type
City Council 4-year
Candidate Statement in English

A Better Future Today!

We need more love and less violence in the city we hold as progressive.

As I walk down our streets on a daily basis, I see the number of unhoused families and individuals continue to grow, while our Law Enforcement is heavily overfunded. Public Safety is essential and there’s no denying that. However, the salaries towards our Law Enforcement is quite staggering compared to those in our educational institutions.

Under my stewardship, funds from taxpayer dollars will be redirected from the excessive and inflated Law Enforcement budget. These funds will go towards our unhoused neighbors, community outreach, drug rehabilitation, and mental health services. Help me to protect the integrity of our city and not allow our unhoused neighbors to go another night without a roof over their heads.

I pledge to be your voice and better the quality of life for everyone that calls Santa Monica home by actively engaging, listening, and fighting for a safe and biased free community.

I would be honored to have your support.

Declaración del candidato en Español

¡Un Mejor Futuro Hoy!

Necesitamos más amor y menos violencia en la ciudad que consideramos progresista.

Al caminar por nuestras calles a diario, veo que la cantidad de familias y personas sin casa sigue creciendo, mientras que nuestra Aplicación de la Ley está muy sobrefinanciada. La Seguridad Pública es esencial y eso no se puede negar. Sin embargo, los salarios hacia nuestras fuerzas de la aplicación de la ley son bastante asombrosos en comparación con los salarios de quienes trabajan en nuestras instituciones educativas.

Bajo mi gestión, los fondos de dólares de los contribuyentes serán redirigidos desde el presupuesto excesivo e inflado de la Aplicación de la Ley. Estos fondos se destinarán a nuestros vecinos sin hogar, a los programas de alcance comunitario, a la rehabilitación de drogas y a los servicios de salud mental. Ayúdenme a proteger la integridad de nuestra ciudad y no permitir que nuestros vecinos sin hogar pasen otra noche sin un techo sobre sus cabezas.

Me comprometo a ser su voz y mejorar la calidad de vida de todos los que llaman hogar a Santa Monica, al participar activamente, escuchar y luchar por una comunidad segura y sin sesgos.

Estaré honrado de contar con su apoyo.


Contact Us:

1212 5th St.
1-416
Santa Monica, CA 90401



Election Events

Jul 15, 2024
Nomination Period (First Day to pick up nomination papers from Candidate Workshop at 10 AM and from City Clerk's Office by appointment)
Aug 9, 2024
Nomination Filing Period (Last Day to file Nomination Papers at City Clerk's Office)
Aug 14, 2024
Extended Nomination Period (Last day to file papers at Clerk's Office, if an incumbent does not file)
Aug 15, 2024
Candidate Statements: Last day to withdraw, if filing period not extended
Aug 15, 2024
Secretary of State: Public drawing to determine order of names on ballot

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