Judie Mancuso

Infrastructure / Transportation Recurring sewage spills shut down our beaches, which impacts homeowners, local businesses and marine life. The threat of wildfires caused by overhead power lines is leading to high home insurance premiums and cancelled policies. I will work with local and state agencies to find sustainable solutions that will get Laguna Beach ready for the future. Environment / Energy Laguna Beach is fortunate to have incredible public safety officials who go above and beyond the call of duty, and I will ensure they have what they need to continue to keep us safe. Public health and safety also mean maintaining ocean health and water quality, and managing the strain that tourism and traffic put on our city resources. I will advocate for local residents and businesses as we strive to remain a safe and healthy community while welcoming visitors. Government Reform . I will approach every issue with an open mind and engage with the community before forming an opinion. And I’ll lead from consensus so that we can all feel proud of Laguna Beach, a city that leads the way on important issues and creates models that others can follow. Government Reform Big decisions will be made about Laguna’s future in the coming years, and we must make them together, as a community of informed and engaged citizens. Infrastructure / Transportation Smart growth is the key to avoiding over-intensification and overcrowding. How many of us already plan our schedules around traffic, and miss appointments when it gets too bad? I will work to ensure that development projects do not further compound congestion and make our city less livable. Environment / Energy I will lead on environmental and climate issues and ensure that we do all we can to protect people, wildlife and marine life in and around our city, while preserving the beloved landscapes, ecosystems and open space that make Laguna Beach so unique.