General Election 2024

Vivian A. Roknian

2024 Council Candidate Vivian A Roknian headshot inside an office
Election Date
Nov 5, 2024
Candidate Type
City Council 4-year
Occupation
Small Business Owner
Candidate Statement in English

Dr. Vivian Roknian has called Santa Monica home since 1982, when her parents moved to the city while studying and working. Growing up in this vibrant community, she attended Progress Preschool and Saint Monica’s, before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology from UCLA. She later earned her doctorate in dentistry from Temple University. After the tragic passing of her sister, Dr. Roknian returned to Santa Monica to care for her family.  She reestablished herself in the city, bringing a combination of experience as a doctor, entrepreneur, educator and small business owner. She is now focused on applying her broad experience and forward-thinking solutions toward innovative plans that address our city’s crime, homelessness, affordable housing, and economic recovery. Dr. Roknian envisions a revitalized Santa Monica with a diverse, multi-generational and thriving population benefiting from renewed safety, inclusivity and economic opportunity. Her commitment to practical, innovative solutions is fueled by a long-running personal connection to Santa Monica and hands-on experience as an entrepreneur launching and running businesses. Inspired by her young son and growing family in Santa Monica, Dr. Roknian is dedicated to driving meaningful and lasting change in the city that ensures a flourishing community for the next generation.  

Declaración del candidato en Español

La Dra. Vivian Roknian ha llamado a Santa Mónica su hogar desde 1982, cuando sus padres se mudaron a la ciudad mientras estudiaban y trabajaban. Creciendo en esta vibrante comunidad, asistió a Progress Preschool y a Saint Monica’s, antes de obtener una Licenciatura en Psicobiología de UCLA (Universidad de California, Los Angeles). Posteriormente, obtuvo su doctorado en odontología en la Universidad de Temple. Tras el trágico fallecimiento de su hermana, la Dra. Roknian regresó a Santa Mónica para cuidar a su familia. \Se reintegró en la ciudad, combinando su experiencia como doctora, emprendedora, educadora y pequeña empresaria. Ahora se enfoca en aplicar su amplia experiencia y soluciones innovadoras hacia planes que aborden los problemas de delincuencia, falta de vivienda, vivienda asequible y recuperación económica de nuestra ciudad. La Dra. Roknian imagina una Santa Mónica revitalizada con una población diversa, multigeneracional y próspera, beneficiándose de una seguridad renovada, inclusión y oportunidades económicas. Su compromiso con soluciones prácticas e innovadoras está impulsado por una conexión personal prolongada con Santa Mónica y una experiencia práctica como emprendedora que lanza y dirige negocios. Inspirada por su joven hijo y su creciente familia en Santa Mónica, la Dra. Roknian está dedicada a impulsar cambios significativos y duraderos en la ciudad para asegurar una comunidad floreciente para la próxima generación.


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1112 Montana Ave.
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Santa Monica, CA 90403



Election Events

Oct 17, 2024
Voter Registration at Third Thursdays at the Third Street Promenade (5 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
Oct 19, 2024
Voter Registration at Pico Farmers Market (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Oct 20, 2024
Voter Registration at Main St Farmers Market (8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Oct 21, 2024
Register to Vote (Last day to register to be mailed a Vote by Mail ballot)
Oct 22, 2024
Nomination Filing Period (Last day for write-in candidates to file nomination papers at City Clerk's Office)
Oct 26, 2024
11-Day Vote Centers open for voting (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
Nov 2, 2024
4-Day Vote Centers open for voting (10 a.m. - 7: p.m.)
Nov 5, 2024
Election Day (Vote Center hours 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

Resources

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

California Secretary of State

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