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Reserved At-Large Representative
Term: 2 years / 2 / Elected / Any stakeholder who is at least 18 years on the day of the election. / Any stakeholder who is at least 18 years on the day of the election.
CANDIDATES FILED:
IRIS POLONSKY
Tarzana is a vibrant community, where I have had the pleasure of being a homeowner and resident for 22 years.
My desire to have a role and participate, in the neighborhood, led me to become an active member of the Tarzana Neighborhood Council Land Use Committee, 10 years ago. During my time on the Land Use Committee I have worked hard to demonstrate my commitment to the stakeholders in our community, I have gained invaluable knowledge and experience, which I have drawn upon, in working to address issues and concerns of our residents,
Whether you are a renter, homeowner or a business owner... whatever your stake is, in Tarzana, I would like the opportunity to partner with the community, to enhance Tarzana's flourishing family friendly and richly diverse residential and business neighborhood.
SYED A HUSSAINI
As a person that was born in Los Angeles and spent a majority of my life here in the Valley I am very pleased to announce my candidacy for the Tarzana Neighborhood Council, TNC. I was first elected to the TNC in 2013 and from then quickly learned how important such a council is.
I have long been an advocate for the voice of the community to impact the decisions that effect them. That is why I feel it is so important to have the neighborhood councils as they are one of the best ways for the community to be able to impact their local government for the better.
Now that I am running for my second term I wish to continue to be a voice for the local community of Tarzana so make sure the opinion of the people is better represented.
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At-Large Representative
Term: 2 years / 4 / Elected / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works or owns property within the TNC boundaries. / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works, or owns property within the TNC boundaries.
CANDIDATES FILED:
JEFFREY MAUSNER
I’ve lived in Tarzana with my family for 30 years. My three children have all attended public schools in Tarzana from 1st-12th grades. I’m currently a Board Member of the Tarzana Neighborhood Council (TNC) and Chairman of its Animal Welfare Committee (AWC).
The AWC deals with issues involving the West Valley City Animal Shelter (where I’m also a Volunteer); opposition to killing healthy, adoptable dogs and cats; assisting rescue organizations; wild animals and animal diseases, to name a few. We’re developing programs to increase adoptions of animals. I believe that animals, and the people who care about them, should have a voice on the neighborhood council. I ask for your vote to continue this, and the other work, of the TNC.
I’m a retired attorney and an Adjunct Professor of Law. Prior to moving to Tarzana, I was a Federal Prosecutor in WashingtonD.C. with the U.S. Justice Department Office of Special Investigations. For more information, please see:
ALLAN WERTHEIM
TNC Candidate Statement – Jan 2016
Allan Wertheim:
I have been a resident and 31 year homeowner in Tarzana.
As a Film Production Manager and Producer and member of the Directors Guild of America for 52 years, now retired, I realize that I can devote the time that it takes to help improve our community by becoming a fair and balanced pragmatic Tarzana Neighborhood Council member.
I have been a long time member of the TNC Budget and Finance, as well as the Transportation Committees’ and a one term Board member of the TNC. This allows me to be an advocate for Tarzana and to make sure that our community gets all of the services that our stakeholders are entitled to.
GUY BACHAR
I currently own a property in Tarzana and I have 3 small children. I would like to be involved in the community because I care about our surroundings and our community. Please consider me for the council.
RICHARD C. SILVERMAN
I've been a homeowner in Tarzana for more than 25 years. I am a physician with an office in Encino, on staff at ProvidenceTarzanaRegionalMedicalCenter, The Motion Picture Hospital and Jewish Home for the Aging.
As a stakeholder in the Tarzana Community, I am concerned, as many of you are, about the reduction of basic City services, maintaining property values and the increased traffic levels and related increases in commuting times in the SouthValley.
I have been a Board member for the past 2 years and an active member of the Transportation Committee. I am once again running for an At Large seat on the Tarzana NC Board and would be privileged to have your support.
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Homeowners Representative
Term: 2 years / 4 / Elected / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election who owns a home within the TNC boundaries. / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works, or owns property within the TNC boundaries.
CANDIDATES FILED:
RAMY LAHAV
JONATHAN REICH
As a 21 year resident of Tarzana, and a current member of the Tarzana NC, I think that I can truly say that I understand our community and its residents. Over the past four years I have worked with the NC Board to improve and protect Tarzana and to maintain our unique and special community.
KENNETH SCHWARTZ
My name is Kenneth Schwartz, a long term resident of Tarzana and I have served on various committees of the Tarzana Neighborhood Council, for over ten years including as your Homeowners Representative for the last two years.
My background is a CPA and I was the managing partner of my firm's Los Angeles office prior to my retirement.
The Council plays a vital role in this community and has been an effective vehicle for the improvement of our community
For those of you whom have never attended one of our monthly meeting please come and watch us as we constantly strive to make things better for all of us.
Thank You.
MAX FLEHINGER
A community is made better by the efforts of its people. My contribution has been, among other things, to chair the Transportation Committee of the Tarzana Neighborhood Council for almost all of its existence. During that time our efforts have improved mobility, traffic flow and safety in Tarzana by getting left turn lanes where needed, stop signs at dangerous intersections, eliminating unattached trailer parking, moving a bus stop and more. Through the years, I have developed a mutually respectful working relationship with the Department of Transportation, Caltrans, and the MTA. Currently we are working with Caltrans to have the missing lights on the 101 Freeway, in our area, replaced.
All of the attractions of a city are useless unless you can reach them conveniently. I would like to continue working for better mobility (of all kinds) in Tarzana, the Valley and the area. For that reason, I ask that you re-elect me to the Board of Directors of the Tarzana Neighborhood Council.
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Residential Renters Representative
Term: 2 years / 2 / Elected / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election who is a residential renter within the TNC boundaries. / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works, or owns property within the TNC boundaries.
CANDIDATES FILED:
JOYCE GREENE
Over 24 years ago I discovered Tarzana while doing residential security patrol in the San Fernando Valley.
I found Tarzana to be the friendliest, most diverse and well governed district on my patrol. For this reason I felt Tarzana to be the place for me.
Currently, I serve as a board member on Tarzana Neighborhood Council and liaison between the Neighborhood Council Department of Water and Power Memorandum of Understanding Oversight Committee and the Tarzana Neighborhood Council.
I am passionate about serving the Tarzana community and based on concerns expressed to me by stakeholders, my goal for Tarzana is to create a more sustainable community by doing the following:
·educate on Carbon Footprint Reduction
·heighten awareness of Storm Drain Run Off/Rain Water Capture & consequences if neglected.
·help establish a FullServiceRecycleCenter.
·create more CommunityGardens
·create a Green Legislation Calendar.
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Business Representative
Term: 2 years / 3 / Elected / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election who owns a business or is employed within the TNC boundaries. / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works, or owns property within the TNC boundaries.
CANDIDATES FILED:
ROBERT SHMAEFF
I was appointed to the Tarzana Neighborhood Counsel in January of this year to fill a vacant seat. I have worked and lived in Tarzana for over twelve years. I am a pharmacist. I owned and operated eleven pharmacies in hospitals. I served on the Small Business Commission for three terms. I love Tarzana and will work to make it a better community.
ESTHER WIEDER
I am running for the Tarzana Neighborhood Council so that I can continue to help Tarzana grow and improve. I have had the honor and pleasure of serving on the Tarzana Council for the past 2 years. I will continue to advocate for community needs and requests. My goal is to support our neighborhood businesses, as well as work hard to encourage the prosperity and safety of our community. I have the experience and knowledge from working at TarzanaElementary School as a Community Representative that will help our Tarzana Neighborhood become even more effective in the years ahead.
I work and live in Tarzana and I want to give back to my neighborhood by working with and helping the local businesses and schools as much as possible. Since my children attended Tarzana Elementary I have volunteered as a PTA board member for many years.
I believe that we live in one of the greatest neighborhoods in the City of Los Angeles and I am proud to be involved in making it even better.
LEONARD J. SHAFFER
Leonard J. Shaffer – Since becoming a resident of Tarzana in 1971 I have volunteered in many capacities. In 1972 I joined the Tarzana Property Owners Association and have continuously been an active member of its Board. As a member of the Tarzana Community and Cultural Center Board I helped negotiate the purchase of the property at Vanalden and Ventura. In 2002 I led the effort to form a neighborhood council in Tarzana and have served as both its president and first vice president. As a member of the Tarzana NC Land Use Committee I have appeared before city agencies regarding major Tarzana projects such as Village Walk, TempleJudea, the Islamic Center, and the medical center under construction on the old Michael’s site. I am the Mayor’s appointee to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners that oversees the city’s neighborhood councils and am currently the president of that Commission. Your vote will give me the opportunity to continue serving the Tarzana community.
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South Area Representative
Term: 2 years / 3 / Elected / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election and lives, works, or owns property south of the Ventura Freeway. / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works, or owns property south of the Ventura Freeway.
CANDIDATES FILED:
REUBEN DORI
ERAN RON HEISSLER
I am a resident of Tarzana since 1986. I have been the President of Silver Hawk HOA , a gated community in Tarzana, for the past 20 years.
In 2010 I was elected to the Tarzana Neighborhood Council and for the last 3 years I have served as the Council's Vice President.
I am a member of the council's Land Use Committee, Budget Committee, Transportation Committee, Outreach Committee, Executive Committee and chair the Election Committee.
I am also a member of the West Valley Community-Police Advisory board.
With all that involvement in Tarzana's life I try to contribute my knowledge and experience in making Tarzana a safer and a better place to live.
HARVEY GOLDBERG
My passion has been to give back to the community.
Using the limited funds our City has available I have been advocating repaving our streets and alleys, tree trimming, removing dead ones as well as planting new trees. Since 2003 I have worked with the Neighborhood Council on distributing grants and purchases for $300,000 to our local schools, police & fire departments and for beautification projects.
As one of 36 elected NC Budget Advocates I work with City department heads, the City Council and Mayors' staff reviewing the City's budget and making recommendations on how to use our resources more efficiently and effectively.
I have lived with my wife Joyce in Tarzana for 33 years. My daughter attended Portola and Taft. My wife worked as a pre-school teacher in Tarzana. I am committed to our community.
By profession I am a CPA and former Chief Financial Officer.
I am asking for your support and vote to re-elect me as South Area Representative so I can continue to serve our community.
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North Area Representative
Term: 2 years / 3 / Elected / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election and lives, works or owns property north of the Ventura Freeway. / Any stakeholder, who is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election who lives, works, or owns property north of the Ventura Freeway.
CANDIDATES FILED:
E. ELLIOT DURANT III
I have served previously as a Board Member; and also served the community as Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, Vice Chairman of the Outreach Committee. I was responsible for the rehabilitation of Tarzana Park Playground, I was instrumental in Movies in the Park to our community. In addition, also helped win the citywide competition for Tarzana at the annual Great Quake Shakeout, and countless other improvements to our city. I am married twenty years with two children that have been raised in our local schools and still attend. I have lived in Tarzana for over 15 years and love it! I always have Tarzana's best interest in mind and its inhabitants. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. In closing, Please give me the opportunity to serve the community again. I ask you for your support and your vote. A vote for me is a vote for your community!
DAVID GARFINKLE
I am a 45-year Tarzana homeowner and community activist. As a 10-year TNC North Area incumbent I have worked with the community, the City, and businesses to enhance the way of life in our unique area. Toward that end I am a leader in the development of effective anti-mansionization ordinances, ordinances to limit signage and efforts to reduce helicopter noise in residential area. I am the Chairman of the TNC Land Use Committee, a member of the Rules Committee, and have been active in planning the 2014-2016 Earth Day events.
I am President of the Tarzana Property Owners Association (TPOA), Vice Chairman of the Melody Acres Neighborhood Association (MANA), and am on the Valley Advisory Council for State Senator Fran Pavley.
Re-elect me to continue the effective coordination between our organizations and with City officials.
JOSHUA SOFAER
My family is relatively new to the area, but we've grown to love the neighborhood.
TERRY SAUCIER
I am a 27-year Tarzana homeowner, my husband and I raised our two children here; we call Tarzana home. I am committed to improving the quality of life of all Tarzana residents-to create a community where individuals and families thrive, smart development is encouraged, and each resident has a voice. Having always valued community involvement, I am a current board member of the Tarzana Neighborhood Council, and prior served on TNC’s Energy and Environment Committee, and Outreach Committee, where we worked with the Chamber, local community, public officials and schools to host our Annual Earth Day Celebrations and Poster Contest. I’m also on the boards of the Tarzana Property Owner’s Association and Pierce College Equine Advisory Committee. My work experience includes event production and publicity, and I am presently an elementary school Instructional Assistant. I am asking for your vote to elect me as the North Area Representative so I can continue to serve our community, thank you.