MHNC 2017 Open Seats and Candidates

Mission Hills NC – 2017 Open Board Seats and Candidate Statements

Board Position	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED	QUALIFICATION TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATION TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
At-Large Seat Term: 4 and 2 years	3	Elected	Stakeholders who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who are 18 years or older.

Dean Anderson – (Certified)

Hello I am Dean Anderson and have been a resident of Mission Hills for about 28 years. I am turning in my 2016 Neighborhood Council Elections – Candidate Filing Form for the position of At-Large Stakeholder Board Member. I have seen the Mission Hills community evolve over the years to where it is now. I have been to many Mission Hills Neighborhood council meetings through the years and have seen many different board members. I have recently gone door to door in the Mission Hills neighborhood to announce my candidacy or appointment to the Mission Hills Neighborhood Council Board. I have listened to what Our Neighborhood has said and in general there are concerns about the quality of life here going down. There are also concerns about how this neighborhood is being developed and that the Stakeholders voice is not being heard. Vote for Dean Anderson and I will promise transparency regarding these issues and I will do what is in my power to give the Mission Hills Stakeholders a voice.

Hector Hernandez – (Certified)

Marsha Soash – (Certified)

I have lived in Mission Hills for over 40 years. I am a positive, open-minded person. I’ve don a lot of community work, not all
in the Mission Hills community. Here are a few important ones I have been involved in.

I was one of 2 people who vehemently opposed the closing of the Devonshire post office. Now we are faced with losing
the Sepulveda Annex in 2 years. Leaving Mission Hills without a post office.
I was part of the ” Kut The Kaboom” group that with the help of Councilman Fuentes Office, we now have “4th of July Fireworks
Show ” at San Fernando High School..
I headed a small group, ” the PSG (Pacoima Spreading Grounds Project) Group”, which worked closely with L.A.County
Public Works setting up guidelines and preventive measures to ensure the health and welfare, safety, and the quality of life to our community
is not vastly affected. Check out our website PSGPROJECT.INFO for more information.

VOTE FOR ME……. I will listen to your concerns, issues. I will be your voice at meetings. I will represent YOU, the community because
what you have to say means something to me. I AM HERE FOR YOU NOT ME.. ….. AND I HAVE NO OTHER AGENDA …..

Jose Castillo– (Certified)

David Kritzer– (Certified)

I have called Mission Hills my home for the past 13 plus years and have lived In the SFV for over 40 years. I’ve seen businesses both big and small come and go, and I’ve seen our way of life changed significantly during that time.
If we have learned nothing else from the 2016 election results, we should now know it is imperative for everyone concerned about the preservation of the principles upon which our nation is built to get involved and have their voice heard. Ideals such as Freedom, Equality and Justice for All should unite us, not divide us.
On every issue from the environment, to health care, to education, to housing and growth, to small issues affecting our individual families, it is important for every to do their part to ensure that no one is left behind as our nation moves forward. It really is true that we are stronger together, and that united we stand, divided we fall.
I call upon everyone in the neighborhood to join me in answering the call to public service by doing their part, no matter how small to help our community flourish.
Thank you for your consideration.

Board Position	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED	QUALIFICATION TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATION TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
Residential Homeowner Seat Term: 4 and 2 years	2	Elected	Stakeholders who are a home or condo owner within the MHNC boundaries and who are 18 years or older	Stakeholders who are 18 years or older.

Pamela Cardillo– (Certified)

— I was born in Los Angeles and raised in the San Fernando Valley.

— I graduated from Alemany High and attended both Valley & Pierce Colleges.

— I have an extensive work history in the Computer field in supervisory & managerial positions; as a professional model and Massage Therapist for 25 years.

— I started Community cleanups 2 years ago and work closely with our volunteers and all aspects of city, county & state departments, and private companies..

— My goal is to keep striving for excellence, to keep Mission Hills clean and safe while pushing for beautification, making Mission Hills a better place to live and work..

— I have won several awards for community service at the state and city levels.

Thank you

Melissa Serrano– (Certified)

I was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley and recently moved to the lovely city of Mission Hills. My initial goal and idea when I moved into the neighborhood was to be part of the community and help in any way I could … and this is the best place to start.
I’m excited to meet and work alongside stakeholders, listen to and address your concerns and take all of that back to the city so we can really make a difference in our community- together! I want to work with the city in beautification projects, safety/security projects and allocate our city funds wisely that will help with the betterment of our community, families and children.
I am here to stand with the community and further support and assist in any way I can.
Please join me in voting for your Mission Hills Board Members and I truly hope that you will vote for me, MELISSA SERRANO, for the Homeowner’s Seat, Friday, January 27, 2017.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at meliserr10@yahoo.com.

Emerlita Medrano– (Certified)

I, Emerlita Medrano, would want to be at your service as one of the boards and be a part of the team of the MHNC under the category of a Residential Homeowner stakeholder seat. I live in Mission Hills for sixteen years and I decided to participate in the activities, issues and concerns as well as achieving goals for the betterment of this community. Now that my children are out of college, I am able to have more focus to deliver my service to this neighborhood. I believe that If given the privilege, I have the capabilities and time to attend to the events to share my banking, communication and to learn other skills needed for the development of any outstanding projects now and in the future to come.

Board Position	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED	QUALIFICATION TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATION TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
Business Owner Seat Term: 4 years	2	Elected	Stakeholders who are business owners or property owners within the MHNC boundaries and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who are 18 years or older.

Jeff Pierret – (Certified)

I have owned a business in this neighborhood for more than 15 years/ I care about this neighborhood, I care about the way it looks, I care about the way it feels, I care about the homes, buildings, shopping centers, I care about safety, I care about the other business’s, and most importantly I care about the people. I have invested a good portion of my resources as a business owner to help keep the ideas and the people and things I care for as a conviction to uphold these in the highest standard. A little bit about myself. I have a PHD in Theology from Phoenix Seminary as well as a Doctored of Divinity from Fuller theological seminary, PHD in philosophy from UCLA.

Amir Shiraz – (Certified)

Garrett Bundy – (Certified)

I am running to join the Mission Hills Neighborhood Council for multiple reasons. My wife and my five children and I live in Mission Hills and have been home owners for 3 years here. My Grandparents lived in Mission Hills for most of their lives, so I was pretty much raised here. In addition I run a small business from my home so my interest are both personal as well as from a professional and business standpoint. I have an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and have been employed full time with Microsoft for the last 10.5 years. I look forward to helping ensure our community remains an accepting and pleasing place for all our residents and businesses.

Board Position	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED	QUALIFICATION TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATION TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
Organizational Stakeholder/Employee Seat Term: 4 and 2 years	1	Elected	Open to Stakeholders eighteen (18) years of age or older who participate in a religious institution, educational institution, community organization, non-profit organization, neighborhood association, school/parent group, faith based group, senior group, youth group, arts association, service organization, boys or girls club, cultural group, or environmental group within the NC boundaries. Or Stakeholder who works in a business within the MHNC boundaries and who is 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who are 18 years or older.

Mercy Silva– (Certified)

My name is Mercy Silva, I have been residing in Mission Hills, since 1995. I have 2 daughters, 26 & 24, my parents also reside in Mission Hills. I have been running a Business as an Insurance Broker for the last 6 years and I’m very proud and passionate about my career and what I have been able to achieve.
I would like the opportunity to serve in our MHNC Board to help Improve our community by working together with the other candidates and all our neighbors. I have always taken pride in my city and it is now time to step up and get involved. I have great passion for our community and would be honored to serve on our board and be able to help and be part of the solution to all the issues that our community is facing,I would like to be that voice of advocacy for our neighbors.
Working together as a team I highly believe we can Improve our beautiful city of Mission Hills.

Board Position	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED	QUALIFICATION TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATION TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
Youth Seat Term: 4 years	1	Elected	Stakeholder who lives, works, owns property or declares a stake in the neighborhood as a community interest stakeholder who are between the ages of 16 and 25.	Stakeholder who lives, works, owns property or declares a stake in the neighborhood as a community interest stakeholder who are between the ages of 16 and 25.

Destiny McGaughy – (Certified)

The reason why I would Love to be a part of MHNC, is because I am really into Police work. I am Looking forward to Talk with expiernced officers. I also want a better community for my elders and my auntie.

Savannah Pinedo – (Certified)

My name is Savannah Pinedo and since I can remember, I’ve had the passions that would make me the most qualified for this position.
Being a student at Bishop Alemany with a 5.0 GPA, I know the sacrifice and drive necessary to make something the best it can possibly be. Moreover, being a varsity softball player, I have developed the leadership skills and dependency that I believe will benefit the Mission Hills community. As a member of speech and debate, I also possess the communication skills that are so important for the representation of the values of a community. These skills especially have helped me manifest the passions that I have into community service: I help raise money by recycling at school to also make and serve food at the Sylmar Homeless Shelter. I am also a volunteer tutor at school and MEND, ensuring that children of all backgrounds receive educational enrichment, and more. By serving my community in this way, I believe I have continuously developed my passions for community enrichment. I hope that I am able to start using these skills and passions to be the best Youth Chairman that Mission Hills could have.