Santa Monica Forward

We are working for a diverse, progressive, sustainable and equitable Santa Monica. We stand for fact-based, inclusive and civil public discourse.

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

There’s a lot of hot air around this election but only four candidates with a real plan - Barry, Dan, Ellis, and Natalya.

For a safe, inclusive, and sustainable Santa Monica, vote for Barry, Dan, Ellis, Natalya, and YES on Measure K.

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

How will they fund them? Where will the money come from? The “Safer Santa Monica Slate” hasn’t said.

Meanwhile, the only item on the ballot which would ACTUALLY fund public safety was introduced by @jessezwick.

Jesse has endorsed Dan, Natalya, Barry, and Ellis.

[SaferSMNow @SaferSMSlate]

.@SantaMonicaPD Violent and property crimes are up, yet our police force hasn't grown to match the need. The Safer Santa Monica Slate will FUND our police and firefighters, ensuring they have what they need to protect our communities and small businesses.
https://t.co/g3N29wwyOo

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

This group is endorsing the incumbent Mayor and the coalition currently in charge of Santa Monica politics and thinks they’ll be able to make change.

It’s nonsense. If you want change, vote Dan, Natalya, Barry, and Ellis.

[SaferSMNow @SaferSMSlate]

.@DTSantaMonica Santa Monica has spent hundreds of millions to address homelessness, yet it's still a crisis. The Safer Santa Monica Slate will take action—removing encampments, banning outdoor sleeping, and giving first responders the tools they need. It’s time for real solutions! https://t.co/vapcWdl5sn

[Jesse Zwick @jessezwick]

Or we could just let people build housing.

[Jesse Zwick @jessezwick]

These four candidates are who we need to make Santa Monica an inclusive, pro-housing city.

Please like, share, and send to your Santa Monica friends!

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

Phil Brock is the Mayor of Santa Monica. He IS the establishment. If you think crime is a problem and City Hall is ignoring you, it doesn’t make much sense to vote for Phil Brock again.

[SaferSMNow @SaferSMSlate]

The current Establishment is failing us. Crime rates are up, and they continue to ignore the problem.

Santa Monica deserves leaders who listen and ACT. The Safer Santa Monica Slate will bring a better future for our city.
https://t.co/vapcWdlDhV

.@santamonicacity
#SaferSantaMonica
#TakeBackSantaMonica #ChangeStartsNow

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

@SaferSMSlate @santamonicacity The person in this picture who you support is the Mayor of Santa Monica. He is the establishment.

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

Hey @PhilBrock4SM you see this? What do you think?

[The White House 46 Archived @WhiteHouse46]

Rents are lower and homes are more affordable when we build more homes.

That’s why President Biden and Vice President Harris have put housing at the center of their economic agenda.

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

Some of the “architectural detail” highlighted in the application include a boarded up door locked with chains.

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

In Santa Monica, preservations are trying to add our Civic Auditorium to the national register.

It’s an abandoned performing arts venue that is seismically unsafe.

The application argues that it should be preserved in part because it was instrumental in urban renewal 😬

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

Join us for our monthly Happy Hour tonight! 6pm - 8pm at Santa Monica Brew Works.

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

Hold up - Santa Monica’s MAYOR says his own city is unsafe? He should do something about it then!

Clearly, “the buck stops here” doesn’t apply in Santa Monica right now.

[Santa Monica Coalition @TheSMCoalition]

Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock says, "Santa Monica is not safe."  Santa Monica's immediate past Mayor  and current Councilmember Gleam Davis says she "wants a safe and clean Santa Monica, but just doesn't want to see Police."

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

Next Thursday! Join us and @SMSpoke at Santa Monica Brew Works at 5pm for a joint monthly happy hour.

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

The Coastal Commision makes it quite difficult to build new housing along the coast in Santa Monica and often works against local goals such as making our Downtown less auto-centric and more pedestrian friendly. We agree that serious reform is needed.

@BenAllenCA @RickChavezZbur

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

@SantaMonicaTax @smdailypress @GleamDavis You're welcome! Don't worry, this ruling will either be overturned on appeal or the legislature will fix it in the budget trailer bill this summer.

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

A lot of public support persists as well. And once the project is done - and 1,000+ new residents join our community - there will be even more people who will be glad these homes were built.

[Santa Monica Daily Press (SMDP) @smdailypress]

Public protests persist for Gelson’s replacement project https://t.co/sLhAEeNDRK

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

We wish @santamonicacity took these bike lane violations more seriously. We spend millions of dollars of new bike infrastructure but then don't bother to ensure that cyclists can reliably use it.

[E/Expo Line Ledger @expolineledger]

Well that didn’t take long.

One block away and an hour after ribbon cutting for the 17th Street Protected Bike Lane.

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

SB423 is an extension of SB35 - arguably the most important affordable housing legislation ever passed by the state. Since 2017, SB35 has enabled more than 11,000 below market rate homes. A fantastic achievement!

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

A bit late to the game, @PhilBrock4SM! SB423 has been approved in the Senate on a 29-5 vote, in the Assembly on a 61-8 vote, and will soon be on Newsom’s desk for signature. Why oppose a bill with such overwhelmingly support from the legislature and labor unions?

[Santa Monica Forward @SaMoForward]

SB423 is simple - cities that don’t meet their RHNA goals must streamline projects that comply with local zoning. Santa Monica is on pace to meet our goals but other cities are not. Shouldn’t we support legislation that makes sure other cities are also doing their fair share?