BOB'S WORK ON CITY COUNCIL
As Mayor in 2020 and 2021 guided a steady response to the Covid-19 pandemic protecting the health of our residents and helping local businesses to recover
Improved 911 response by establishing an in-house ambulance program run by the Fire Department
Improved public safety with added police, fire, paramedic, marine safety, and mental health services.
Initiated and guided the implementation of recommendations in the Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Report to reduce wildfire risk throughout the City
Negotiated the transfer of South Laguna beaches from the County to the City to provide local control
Initiated the purchase of St. Catherine’s School adding needed space for recreation and community serving programs
Supported funding to establish the City’s first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
Expanded City funding for affordable housing and supported creation of a Housing Trust Fund and Community Land Trust
Led the effort to create the City’s first comprehensive Parking and Traffic Demand Management Plan
Led the effort to place Measure LL on the ballot increasing the hotel bed tax and raising millions to fund critical public safety programs.