City Council Candidates Meet in Fox Hills
Across Culver City, people are talking about housing costs, traffic congestion, renter protections, and public safety. On Sunday, Fox Hills residents had the unique opportunity to meet all seven candidates one on one and learn about their vision to tackle these issues, if elected.
Culver City zoning took center stage. Fox Hills residents voiced their concerns with recently-approved city policies that have restricted development opportunities in prime areas around the Expo Line and the Jefferson and Sepulveda corridors. Instead, development has been targeted in Fox Hills, which is already the most dense and diverse area of the city.
New Fox Hills Developments Bring $13 Million for Parks — But Will It EVEN Be Spent In Fox Hills?
We heard it loud and clear at the Our Culver Meet & Greet: Fox Hills residents are feeling ignored in the current political climate. This election is an important opportunity for Fox Hills residents — and their allies around the city — to demand an equitable outcome.
All the new developments in Fox Hills will generate “impact fees” that developers pay the city to upgrade things like parks and transit. The current slate of projects alone will generate as much as $13 million for parks. But the funds are not required to be spent in Fox Hills.
Committing to spend these funds in the communities most directly impacted by increased traffic and density would be an important first step in delivering real solutions in our neighborhoods.
You Can Vote For 3 City Council Candidates… But Which 3?
We heard from Fox Hills residents that sometimes it sounds like all 7 candidates have the same message. It’s not easy to cut through the soundbites.
In a city where local candidates will appear on the November ballot without the convenient “D” or “R” next to their names, it's hard to know how their values and policy preferences really align with voter expectations, especially because 80% of us are registered Democrats.
If this all feels confusing, you’re not alone. In the next few weeks, Our Culver will share clear information on voting records, policy, and meaningful solutions to make Culver City the best place in our region to live, work, and raise a family.