General Election 2020

Merv Andika

Election Date
Nov 3, 2020
Candidate Type
City Council 4-year
Occupation
Analyst
Candidate Statement in English

This city has shown its true colors after rising from the riots. My education, background in public service that includes the SM Public Library, and time living on both sides of the freeway has shown me that Santa Monicans are very different, yet we all want a livable city. 

1. I will Value every resident's concern, and talk with every side to understand them. 

2. I will work to Change policies to make it a more livable city including: 

- Provide more social workers instead of police to deal with the homeless population and mentally ill; 

- Limit big developments from changing the character of the city; 

- Support small and medium businesses to create a vibrant community and jobs; 

- and, keep funding for parks, libraries, farmers markets, and family programs. 

3. I Promise to deliver results, being transparent, open, and reasonable. 

Your support for a new perspective will make a difference in our city, vote for me. 

Thank you!

Declaración del candidato en Español

Esta ciudad ha mostrado sus verdaderos colores después de levantarse por los disturbios. Mi educación, experiencia en el servicio público que incluye la Biblioteca Pública de SM y el tiempo de vida a ambos lados del camino me ha mostrado que los pobladores de Santa Monica son muy diferentes, pero todos queremos una ciudad habitable. 

1. Voy a Valorar la preocupación de cada residente y hablar con cada lado para entenderlos. 

2. Trabajaré para Cambiar las políticas para que sea una ciudad más habitable que incluya: 

- Proporcionar más trabajadores sociales en lugar de policías para tratar con la población sin hogar y los enfermos mentales; 

- Limitar los grandes desarrollos para evitar que cambien la esencia de la ciudad; 

- Apoyar las pequeñas y medianas empresas para crear una comunidad vibrante y nuevos empleos; 

- y, mantener los fondos para parques, bibliotecas, mercados de agricultores y programas familiares. 

3. Prometo entregar resultados, siendo transparente, abierto y razonable. 

Su apoyo a una nueva perspectiva marcará la diferencia en nuestra ciudad, voten por mí. 

¡Gracias!


Contact Us:

2126 Stewart Street,
Unit C
Santa Monica, CA 90404



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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