General Election 2024
Ericka Lesley
- Election Date
- Nov 5, 2024
- Candidate Type
- City Council 4-year
- Occupation
- Rent Control Board Chair
Candidate Statement in English
As a proud alumni of Santa Monica College Public Policy Institute and the chair of the Santa Monica Rent Control Board, I remember when Santa Monica was a wonderful place to live, work and play. Now as a former Downtown Santa Monica board member I have seen our businesses dwindle down and our police requests skyrocket. We can’t continue to go down this road we need change.
As a community activist, daughter of retired military veterans, entrepreneur, and single parent, I want all residents of Santa Monica to live in a vibrant, thriving, affordable and safe environment. My longstanding community, and tenant activism, along with my experience as a strategic planner drives my vision for a more inclusive and vibrant community.
I will lead efforts for the council to work collaboratively with the county, and state, to find solutions to our homelessness crisis. We must be more welcoming to small businesses, and we must reimagine mobility and what it means to get around safely in Santa Monica. We must be mindful of children going to and from school, and allow new technologies to help us design our streets and traffic lights.
I believe in responsible fiscal policies, and sustainable development that benefits our environment and promotes healthy water and air.
Declaración del candidato en Español
Como orgullosa exalumna del Instituto de Políticas Públicas del Santa Monica College y presidenta de la Junta de Control de Rentas de Santa Mónica, recuerdo cuando Santa Mónica era un lugar maravilloso para vivir, trabajar y divertirse. Ahora, como exmiembro de la Junta del Downtown de Santa Mónica, he visto cómo nuestros negocios han disminuido y las llamadas a la policía se multiplican. No podemos seguir por este camino; necesitamos un cambio.
Como activista comunitaria, hija de veteranos militares retirados, emprendedora y madre soltera, quiero que todos los residentes de Santa Mónica vivan en un entorno vibrante, próspero, asequible y seguro. Mi activismo comunitario y a favor de los inquilinos, junto con mi experiencia como planificadora estratégica impulsa mi visión de una comunidad más inclusiva y vibrante.
Lideraré los esfuerzos para que el concejo trabaje en colaboración con el condado y el estado para encontrar soluciones a nuestra crisis de la indigencia. Debemos ser más acogedores con las pequeñas empresas y debemos reimaginar la movilidad y lo que significa moverse con seguridad en Santa Mónica. Debemos ser conscientes de los niños que van y vienen de la escuela y permitir que las nuevas tecnologías nos ayuden a diseñar nuestras calles y semáforos.
Creo en políticas fiscales responsables y en un desarrollo sostenible que beneficie a nuestro medio ambiente y promueva aire y agua saludables.
Contact Us:
- (424) 282-9970
- erickalesley2024@gmail.com
- https://erickalesleyforcitycouncil.com
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.)