Dear Neighbors, Friends & Fellow Democrats,
While we are disturbed by the number of Americans who decided to cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris this year, we remain encouraged by the enthusiasm and hard work performed by dedicated volunteers within our Malibu community and across the nation to help elect Democrats. The fight continues onward, and we are prepared to do our part to defend the inhabitants, institutions, and interests of the United States and our allies abroad.
This election cycle, over one hundred volunteers from Malibu hand-wrote over ten thousand postcards, called hundreds of thousands of voters, canvassed across neighboring battleground congressional districts and swing states to knock on many additional thousands of doors, and helped raise over one million dollars for Democratic candidates. Additionally, Malibu Democrats spent hundreds of hours speaking directly with voters and distributing voter registration forms and election information on Sundays at the Malibu Farmers Market.
Congratulations to Malibu’s U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (CA-32), California State Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (AD-42), our newly-elected U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Congressmember-elect George Whitesides (CA-27), and all other victorious candidates who voters entrusted with the great responsibility of representing our shared values and accomplishing our common goals. We look forward to continuing to work with Sen. Schiff, Rep. Sherman, Asm. Irwin, and our other elected officials to address ongoing local issues such as improving PCH and public safety, strengthening fire prevention and response, and protecting our environment and open spaces.
Locally, while county election officials will continue to count votes until the end of the month, Bruce Silverstein, Steve Uhring, and Haylynn Conrad currently lead the field of Malibu City Council candidates. We thank each of the candidates who participated in our Malibu Democratic Club forum in October, congratulate the to-be-certified winners, and trust that they will each do their best to serve Malibu. We also congratulate the committee supporting our local school facilities bond, Measure MM, which appears to have passed.
We extend our gratitude to President Joe Biden, California’s own Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and all of the Democratic candidates and grassroots volunteers across the country for their service and commitment to defending democracy. Faced against candidates promoting hate, division, and falsehoods, history will remember that Democrats stood on the side of justice, unity, and truth.
We especially thank our partners at Grassroots Democrats HQ and Westside Democratic HQ for all of the incredible work that they do, and for consistently supporting our volunteer efforts in Malibu.
If you are feeling afraid or vulnerable in the aftermath of this election for any reason, please know that we at the Malibu Democratic Club are here to foster community, support those at risk and in need, and provide information on other helpful resources and organizations.
We will continue to host monthly Board meetings and organize regular events throughout non-election years, and invite you to join the club or renew your annual membership to support our ongoing efforts to be of service while fighting to protect our democracy, our rights, and our freedoms. We will soon resume our monthly hikes and gatherings to more closely unite our Malibu Democratic community, and continue to send out periodic email updates highlighting upcoming events and other useful information.
We wish you joy over the final months of 2024 and during whichever holidays you choose to observe and celebrate.
In solidarity & with gratitude,
Gina Muscatel, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Hap Henry, Co-President, Malibu Democratic Club
Marilyn Green, Volunteer Chair, Malibu Democratic Club
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You’re invited to
The 2023 Malibu State of the City Address.
Santa Monica College, Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu, CA
Wednesday, May 3, 10AM – 12:30 pm
It’s recommended that you arrive by 9:30 am. There will be seating in the main chamber, and an overflow room with a live-feed screen.
To register, go to the Chamber’s Website, www.Malibu.org. Then, follow the red banner across the page to register for the State of the City Address. Follow the prompts through until you a confirmation page for your registration pops us.
Inside seating is limited. Reception to follow.
Guests of Honor and Features Speakers
LINDSEY P. HORVATH
City Manager
STEVE MCCLARY
Associate Dean, Santa Monica College
ALICE MEYERING
Malibu Lost Hills Sheriff Station
CAPTAIN JENNIFER SEETOO
Fees/Admission
Tickets: Complimentary, seating is limited in the main hall, but there will be an overflow room to watch on screen, and then a reception after for everyone who registers.
Malibu on the Rocks
Balancing Ownership Rights With Environmental Concerns
Hosted by The Malibu Association of Realtors
5:00p-7:30p Reception followed by Live Event
5PM-5:45: Arrive early and enjoy a hosted reception, lite fare and soft drinks catered by Jennios.
6P-7:30 Live Panel Presentation & Q&A
FREE EVENT WITH REGISTRATION
FREE PARKING ON-SITE
Featuring
- Coastal Commissioner, Santa Barbara Councilperson, and Attorney, Meagan Harmon
- Joseph T. Edmiston, FAICP, Hon. ASLA Executive Director, Mountains Recreation Conservation Authority (MRCA)
- Smart Coast California Co-Founder, former Malibu Mayor, and Current City Councilman, Paul Grisanti
- Renowned Land Use Planning Consultant and Owners Rights Advocate, Don Schmitz, AICP
- Pacific Legal foundation President (TBA)
- Plaintiff, Right to an ADU vs Malibu City, Jason Riddick, Esq.
- And Special Guests
About The Event
A unique 90-minute live discussion featuring representatives of the California Coastal Commission, MRCA, Pacific Legal Foundation, Smart Coast California and Land Use Consultants, discussing the new Malibu ADU laws, managed retreat, changes to our LCP, and much more.
Have your questions answered about balancing environmental concerns with property owner and stakeholder’s rights in Malibu.
This one-of-a-kind, live event is sure to be informative. Arrive early for pre-event reception and seating.
Event Highlights
- Discover why Malibu is the ONLY city that did not design their own Local Coastal Plan and hear about proposed changes
- Hear directly from Joseph Edmiston, MRCA, and California Coastal Commissioner Meagan Harmon, about visions and plans for Malibu
- Learn about precedent setting ADU laws from plaintiff Jason Riddick, Esq