Nils nails it

Dear ER:

Nils Nehrenheim has worked since 2017 as Redondo Beach District 1 councilmember. He has vision and love for our city and he has done the work. Before his council terms, he was immersed in keeping our pier a pier and not a sprawling mall benefiting a developer. He is a straight shooter who refuses to accept money that may be seen as quid pro quo.

On character, Nehrenheim is genuine and does that rarest of things these days, actually listens. I saw him on the Esplanade and asked his view on something and we spoke for a while on a range of topics. He has a curious mind and appreciation for all views. He has looked to studied residents for their research and knowledge on topics under city consideration, giving credence to the notion of it taking a village. Conversely, the character of our current mayor is compromised. He’s gone back on his word and also discouraged public comment in a council meeting. His defenses in both cases were flimsy.

What sets Nehrenheim apart from the others is his experience, passion for Redondo and its people, and his boundless energy. He has fostered important relationships within the city, and at a state level. He is the guy who has and will continue to work for things like e-bike infrastructure, but will drop everything to head to Sacramento to win state support on local endeavors. 

Lara Duke

Redondo Beach

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Mayoral Legacy

Dear ER:

As the one-year anniversary of the late Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand approaches, I am reminded of his tenacity, his grit to lead a resident-focused city and his relentless pursuit to keep Redondo Redondo. He was persistent. Effective. And earned the respect of people locally and statewide. It is important Redondo moves in a resident focused direction. There is only one Mayoral candidate I believe who is going to exhibit the grit and passion that Mayor Brand exuded—Nils Nehrenheim. (He is also endorsed by the former mayor’s wife, Deirdre Brand). Nehrenheim has eight years of supporting small business. He has nearly a decade of experience that he can protect the residents from Legado, the Waterfront interests, The Galleria and Metro.   

He has enhanced the parks my children play in, installed bike lanes my son uses to bike to school and fought to make developers pay their fair share when they overdeveloped this town.  His leadership has impacted my family in such a monumental way– I have a vested interest in ensuring our city is led by passionate and effective leaders.

Nehrenheim is the only candidate who has not accepted a dollar from special interests, employee unions,  or people who hold contracts with the city. His interests are squarely with the people of Redondo Beach. Vote for Nils Nehrenheim for Mayor of Redondo Beach on March 4.

Candace Allen Nafissi, MPA

Redondo Beach 

RB picks

Dear ER:

As a long-time Redondo Beach Dist. 2 resident I’m sorry to lose Todd Loewenstein due to term limits. He has been a tireless public servant (8 years on the council and 8 years on the school board) and he will be missed. But he deserves a rest.

I’m happy to say that Todd is supporting an excellent candidate in Chadwick Castle. A long-time Redondo resident, Castle is currently chair of the Redondo Beach Budget and Finance Commission, overseeing a $100 million city budget. I believe he will continue with  Loewenstein’s vision for the city as Dist 2 rep.

As for the next mayor, Jim Light has been the right person to serve as place-holder for the past year and I wish him all the best, but I feel that Nils Nehrenheim, currently Dist 1 councilman, has the energy, ideas and toughness for what lies ahead. So I’m supporting Nils for mayor. 

Ross Yosnow

Redondo Beach