Candidate for LA City Council, District 5                                               March 3, 2009 Primary Election
Education
  • Strong public schools are so important to the success of everyone in the City of Los Angles, whether or not your children attend public school. 
  • Strong public schools bring parents and children together and strengthen neighborhoods. Strong public schools provide employers with an educated workforce today global economy. Most importantly, strong public schools give very child a chance to achieve the American Dream.
  • Robyn will use her experience improving her local school to make the city a stronger partner with the public schools. 
  • With three kids in public school, Robyn has first-hand knowledge of the problems facing the school district.  
  • Robyn supports an expanded city commitment to afterschool programs. The LA’s BEST afterschool program gives kids enrichment and a safe place to go afterschool, keeping them off the streets and out of trouble.
  • Robyn would bring her experience working for the Chamber of Commerce to building partnerships with business to provide practical experience for students and better prepare them for college or careers.
 

 

Environment

Robyn Ritter Simon supports LA Mayor Villaraigosa's 'Million Trees Initiative.' Greening of the 5th District is a priority for Ritter Simon.

 

Transportation

Robyn Ritter Simon is tracking the controversial pilot program to create one way traffic flow along Pico and Olympic Blvds. Ritter Simon's detailed position on this and other mitigations is forthcoming.

 

Education

Robyn Ritter Simon believes in engaging the community to foster success at local schools. View the Beverlywood Moms stories in our "In The News" section, detailing how Ritter Simon was impactful in her own community for families.

 

Land Use

Robyn Ritter Simon understands the importance of balancing the needs and concerns of neighborhoods with the benefit of developement in District.
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