New Directors elected 9/20/03 are:

Irma Carranza
Gina DeBaco
Michael Jackson
Maria Loya
Ana Jara
Belinda Ramos
Wes Thompson
Bernice Onofre
Marc Sanschagrin

They join

Wes Terry
Jim Ries
Joesph Blanks
Rosalina Conchas

PNA thanks our local merchants for their generous contributions:
Trader Joe's
Subway
Abbot's Pizza
Ralph's
Hungry Pocket
Superfast Copy

The Pico Neighborhood Association announces the
23rd Annual Neighborhood Meeting and Picnic

Saturday, September 20 11am~2pm
at Edison School, 2425 Kansas Ave.

This year’s theme is “meet your neighbors." Many are new to the neighborhood and we thought this would be a good way to get to know each other. The efforts of the PNA are the efforts of neighbors working together. The successes of the PNA are the successes of neighbors working together. The first step in neighborhood action is knowing your neighbor. So join us and say hello.

PNA board elections, overview of the year's events, discussion of issues and a free picnic lunch are on the agenda.

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If you can display a lawn sign like the one above please call 450 1755 or email us your address

We have 9 seats open on the PNA Board of Directors. Anyone interested in becoming a board member should contact us to be on the printed ballot. Members can be nominated from the floor of the assembly as write-in candidates.

Members who will be on the ballot, so far, are:

Mathew Millen
Kathryn Morea
Don Gray
Carl Schwarz
Marc Sanschagrin
Cece Bradley
Peter Tigler
Dawn Spagna
LaVerne Ross
Paul Meek
Clyde Smith
Dory Meek
Sean Quinn

Carl Schwarz
I have lived in the PNA area for 13 years, and own a home across from Virginia Park.
1. I have worked with some board members on PNA issues and participated in discussions for the Virginia Ave Park re-design.2. I am against OPCC having the building at Clovrfield/Michigan - and want this to be used for AFFORDABLE HOUSING - NOT OPCC. The OPCC "project" will cost the city $10 million now, and "rent free for 50 years" will cost the city another $20 million- giving a total cost now of $30 million. Litigation to stop OPCC may be necessary if SM Council approves the lease on 9/23/03. 3. I have an engineering degree from M.I.T. and a law degree from N.Y.U.

Cece Bradley
I have served on the PNA Board for 22 years. I have been a President for 6 years. Currently I am the Secretary. I believe in her purpose to share knowledge, with the community, and empower my neighbors. .. I have learned many good things by being a part of PNA which I have shared with my friends. I have a large network of extended family, as I am a Caregiver. I'm a mother of three children, and a grandmother, and soon to be a great grandmother. I llike my neighborhood. I've lived here for 34 years.

Marc Sanschagrin
A ten year resident of Santa Monica and past board member of Mid-Cities Neighbors, I teach at McKinley Elementary School and serve as Vice President and Bargaining Chair for SMMCTA. I have also served on the Pico Improvement Organization for the past two years. Father of two young sons, I am concerned with making our neighborhoods safer, stronger, more livable and better respected. Abating traffic and graffiti will be two top priorities for me.

Dawn Spagna
Our family of four lives on Urban Ave. We moved into the neighborhood three years ago, and are pleased with the improvements our small neighborhood group (Pico Terrace) and neighborhood watch have made in that short period of time. I have taught in public schools for nearly two decades, and served a term as a board member for Mid-Cities Neighbors. I look forward to working with my neighbors to continue to improve all our neighborhoods.

Peter Tigler
I have lived in the Pico neighborhood for 25 years. My wife and I have saved an older house and raised our kids in that home. I have been involved with the PNA for over a decade. I agree with the recent efforts and focus of the PNA. The need to galvanize city hall and the residents of Santa Monica on the physical improvements needed in the neighborhood, the need to shift to home ownership as a housing priority, the need to bring the full resources of the city to address youth violence are things we must pursue.

Don Gray
I have enjoyed serving several terms on the PNA’s Board of Directors, and working with the other board members and residents to improve the quality of life for the residents here. At the same time, I know there is much to be done. I would like the chance to continue our ongoing efforts, as well as expand the PNA’s influence on citywide issues affecting our residents. I appreciate your past support and ask for the opportunity to serve you for another term.

Kathryn Morea
Three years ago I began a campaign to get permit parking. This led me to meet many of my neighbors & become enlightened about neighborhood concerns. I became block captain, organized neighborhood meetings, created a neighborhood website, email database, and phone tree. I've also been publishing a neighborhood newsletter. I was involved in recent PNA issues (such as OPCC & drunk tank) which have been a wake up call to area residents.  People who had "given up" are now energized by seeing that change is possible. It's an exciting time to be in the Pico Neighborhood! And we're just getting started...