Jim Katapodis
I love living in Huntington Beach and have been a proud resident of Surf City since 1990. I therefore have a deep connection with this city and would like to see it grow. Even though I don’t surf, I enjoy watching the competition knowing that with the prestige comes the big revenues that benefit not only our local businesses, but the city coffers as well. The same also applies to the volleyball competitions that our city hosts, as well as the fabulous 4th of July parade. I will champion events such as these as one of the mainstays of our beautiful city, thereby boosting our tourism industry.
Other cities are struggling to meet their budget needs and on the brink of bankruptcy, leaving their elected officials with no choice but to cut jobs and programs, and raise local taxes; passing the financial burden, directly or indirectly, to its citizens. I strongly believe that transparency in government and easy access to public records will help eliminate surprises and encourage fiscal responsibility in the government. I will be your strong advocate for this.
The people of Huntington Beach value the quality of life they now enjoy. Although progress is a must to sustain our community, controlled growth should happen with an eye on intelligent and smart use of space. Since the wilderness areas and protected parks we now have are necessary for new ecological discoveries and the survival of certain species, and the solitude and recreation it provides are good for our spiritual and physical well-being, I will support measures needed to maintain and conserve what’s left of our natural environment to its current level (if not more), and keep human impact to these environs at a minimum.
I am a strong supporter of the Huntington Beach Police and Fire Departments. My number one goal is to keep Huntington Beach a safe place to live in, and I will work very hard to make Huntington Beach synonymous to being “among the best in public safety” in the nation.
Having been a public servant for the past 30 years (and counting), it has become second nature to me to volunteer my time to causes I believe in. I am therefore taking this opportunity to offer my experience, knowledge and passion, and serve the Huntington Beach community.
Let me be your voice in our City Council. Come November elections, with your vote, together we can make Huntington Beach the city you and I will always want to live in.
Thank you.
Jim Katapodis
Jim Katapodis is Endorsed by:
Huntington Beach Police Officers Association
Huntington Beach City Councilman Gil Coerper
Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
Sheriff-Coroner of Orange County Sandra Hutchens
Huntington Beach Marine Safety Management Association
Santa Ana Police Officers Association
Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs
Los Angeles Police Protective League
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