Mike Gin for Redondo Beach Mayor

Mike Gin has been through the council wars.

Through all the fussing, fighting, and high drama, Gin never once raised his voice in anger or frustration, never took credit or leveled blame. Whether the issue was trash hauling or dog walking, be it past midnight after a long political slugfest or in the glad-handing daylight of a ribbon cutting ceremony, Gin remained the same: He smiled frequently, he was resolutely polite, and he listened more than he talked.

Excerpt from "Mike Gin: from RB council to LA county"
an article in the Hermosawave.net Easy Reader
by Mark McDermott

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Dear Mike Gin,

I have been so working so very hard with all my productions that I failed to salute you and send my support to you and your great team!

As these finals hours to the campaign approach I am hopeful that you will prevail as our new mayor and will bring some stability to the Redondo Beach and our Performing Arts Center. We have been cut-a-drift here and often find ourselves being cut out of every decision.

The CLOSBC is being constantly left out and the city keeps wasting money by hiring $70,000.00 plus Consultants. This is insulting to me since I am available for Redondo Beach 24 hours a day 7 days a week for free. We have a proven track record and have been identified in all the trades as Southern California's best and number one live theatre producer.

Sadly our city officials, who lack leadership, would rather hire someone from outside the area by 800 miles to tell us how to run the building and a program that we invented and forged from nothing, locally! Not to mention, the CLOSBC has won awards over other prominent competitors such as Los Angeles' Music Center and New York’s Broadway. I believe that our knowledge and experience would be valuable in helping the city continue to build a program and cut costs.

I know with you as Mayor the CLOSBC will have a better and closer relationship with the city as it should be. You’ll listen to our cost cutting ideas and help create a program and a process that will not waste taxpayer money.

My sincerest best wishes and good luck with your Mayoral race. I wish you the very best! For the record, you were one of the best councilmember's we had during your terms in office. I look forward to you returning to public service.

I am certain that having you back as our new Mayor of Redondo Beach will help all of us get back on track with a new vision, some new blood and sweeping changes that will benefit us all.

James A. Blackman,III
Executive Director & Founder
Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities

To Whom it May Concern:

I have had a business in Redondo Beach for 40 years - The Academy of Martial Arts (310-379-3136). For the last 15 years, I have had the pleasure of working with Mike Gin. he always came to the Businessman's Association meeting. He always gave his full attention to our needs and was very helpful.

I wholely recommend Mike Gin for Mayor of our fine city!

Prof. Phillip M. Skornia
Academy of Martial Arts
Redondo Beach
310-379-3136
9th dao Black Belt, 50 years exp.

"Thanks to the staff for delivering my sign for your runoff election, I appreciate it and your visit to my front door recently. I wish you and your team the best of luck as you work your way toward runoff day.

As a long time neighborhood activist here in North Redondo Beach, I have taken the time to visit and communicate my feelings about who should be the next Mayor for our fine city with all of my neighbors and friends. As a moderate who listens well and works both sides of an issue, I believe that you will be a fine representative for our city in the coming years. As we both agreed during your recent visit, there is a lot more to this city than its "Heart." Just ask anyone who lives in North Redondo Beach - believe me, there is a lot to talk about besides the pier or the Heart of the City plan.

Again, thanks for your time the other day, your sign out front, and I wish you the best in your efforts. Good luck!"

Chuck Tipton

Friends,

With the local elections coming up next week on 8 March I just wanted to take a minute to extend my support for Mike Gin for Mayor of Redondo Beach.

I have known Mike since 1998 and I was living on my sailboat in King Harbor. He was on the City Council representing the Third District at the time. We met during several yacht club events and I have followed his career eversince. I was always impressed with Mike's dedication to the Redondo Beach community and his stances on important issues to the city.

Being a cop, I appreciated his strong support for public safety and those who protect our city. I was glad to see that Mike was running for Mayor in this election. I am particularly impressed with his stance on managed growth for Redondo. It may be the single biggest issue facing the city. When he was on the City Council, he was on the schools subcommittee, so he is intimately familiar with the issues facing our schools and children.

He is a big supporter of close relations with the School District and for after-school programs. Of course I like his stance on public saftey. He has made it clear that since LA County is a prime terrorist target, he will make it a priority to liaison with Local, State and Federal agencies in order to increase our security.

Please get out and vote on March 8th, and cast a vote for Mike Gin for Mayor!

Mark and Connie Stainbrook

Dear Mr. Gin--Just wanted you to know that we received your mailer today and it is the first piece of literature that makes any sense. When other candidates' volunteers have called soliciting support and we ask about their stand on Plan A or Plan B all we get is double talk and no answers. Although we were unsure if we even wanted to participate in this muddle of an election, we find your letter informative and convincing.

Yours truly Helen Leven and Norman Lobsenz

I just received your mailer regarding the [Heart of the City issues]. I wish I had had your input prior to voting for "B." I voted for it as the lesser of two evils.
However, if you win -- and I sincerely hope you do -- the problem is moot. Our area already has the best County Supervisor. It will be terrific if we have the best Mayor!

Charlene Haire

"I have always known Mike to be fair and to listen to all points of view. He will be a great Mayor of Redondo Beach!"

Jonathan Eubanks

"I met Mr. Gin when he first ran for City Council, and was impressed with his enthusiasm, knowledge and sincerity. He listens to his constituents and then follows through.

I will vote for Mr. Gin as I know he will make an outstanding Mayor."

Lauretta N. Loveland

"Mike Gin was an excellent councilman. His decisions were always fair and demonstrated thorough knowledge of each issue. I believe he would be an excellent mayor, always putting the good of the city of Redondo Beach above all else."

Hal Keating
Redondo resident for more than 40 years

"Mike Gin was my city councilman. He was/is a extremely dedicated individual. Any problem I had in my district he was quick to resolve. Mr. Gin has character. This is a man I will definitely vote for in March 2005. Redondo Beach needs a man like him as Mayor."

Trina Lucas