• Serving the Public Interests – Not Special Interests

Pension reform: Pension process to be visible, financially responsible, transparent, and reasonable. No further unregulated, overpaid city employees. No more subsidies, waivers, below-cost deals, tax breaks, and other special treatment for politically connected individuals, public officials, organizations, and businesses. I will aggressively promote and enforce all open access laws; it is a Constitutional Right to be informed. Accounts, salaries, and benefits of Office holders will be audited, and if warranted reduced.

• Education and Jobs for the Future

Providing vocational training in existing used structures can create opportunities for jobs and higher community development. Together with access to education and local businesses will create positive community spirit, prosperity for employers and employees alike, and society as a whole.

• Core Services

We need our basic core services such as street and sidewalk maintenance, sewage, and trash to function and benefit our citizens. DWP (Los Angeles Department of Water & Power) rate hikes and increases need to be reigned and controlled.

• "Old Town" Van Nuys

We have seen places like "Old Town" Pasadena, North Hollywood's NOHO Art District, and Burbank's Entertainment districts revitalized, thrive, and prosper. Van Nuys is celebrating its 100th anniversary of being a City. Let's give it the same opportunities to flourish.

• Community Government

I will be accessible, responsible, and participate with Neighborhood Empowerment Councils and community groups. I will listen and discuss subjects concerning land use, economic development, and other area issues. I commit to working at redrawing City Council District boundaries to align with established communities. I will continue my devotion to our community. I will work for re-establishment of a community court to reduced legal and administrative costs in minor infraction manners. Minor offenses should not cost the taxpayer major costs. (For more information: www.CourtInnovation.org). This will permit our police to focus on gangs, major crime, and public safety.

• Take Back Our Streets

District 6, deserves the best that can be afforded and offered. We need safe neighborhoods. Taking back our streets creates reduction in street-side criminal activity by rapidly identify problem areas and individuals. Creation of new jobs and education facilities cause opportunity for success.

I am honored that my candidacy continues to earn the support of many neighborhood council leaders and local community members. My goals are to make our community a better place to live, work, and enjoy life. Four more years of lies, empty promises, and inaction from our current councilman will not bring about the changes our neighborhood desperately needs.

We can improve our community with your help, support and vote.

With a thankful heart and respect to all,



James "Jamie" Cordaro