City of Torrance Political Revolution 2018

Aurelio Mattucci has officially filed his 501 and 410 forms to run for Torrance City Council. Election is on June 5th, 2018. 
"A Safer and Cleaner Torrance" is his slogan. 
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Aurelio Mattucci - Torrance City Council 2018

Coyote Attacks in Torrance California

Coyotes can't stay in our neighborhoods. They have killed hundreds of pets, and have altered our peaceful way of life.  I have friends that will no longer go for a walk in the park. People that will not let their children play in the backyard. Residents that boarded up their pet doors. It's time to take drastic steps towards eliminating the threat.  Public safety is more important than being forced to co-exist with Coyotes. Our city has the right to trap.  So why are we being forced to co-exist.  Let's not wait until something horrible happens.  I fully understand the argument about wildlife protection, and they were here before us, etc.  But, we have a responsibility towards the safety of our residents and businesses.  We can't be held hostage inside our own homes.  Coyotes reproduce quickly and in large number, and without any know predator in nature, they will eventually become so many in numbers, that humans will also be on the menu.  We already have reports of young children being attacked and dragged away from their parents in the Los Angeles area. Enough is enough.

From an article:
“It was a child, about approximately 2 years old, was in the garage. They opened the garage up and the coyote came in and actually got the child on the neck area and part of the cheek,” California Department of Fish and Wildlife Lt. Kent Smirl told ABC’s Los Angeles station KABC.

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Coyote attacks in City of Torrance

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The USBA Community Expo 2015 is SOLD OUT !!!
Stop by and show your support for local small businesses and organizations. Also come meet some of your local elected officials such as Assembly member David Hadley, City of Torrance Mayor Pat Furey, Torrance Councilmembers Mike Griffiths , Tim Goodrich, Kurt Weideman, Geoff Rizzo, Torrance City Clerk Rebecca Poirier and many more. We look forward to see you at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center on November 18th from Noon to 7:00 pm. Event link https://www.facebook.com/events/1536464813293599/



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"Dude, Where's My Polling Place?" Get Informed for the June 3rd Election in California & Torrance

Election day is right around the corner! California Statewide Direct Primary & Municipal General Election is Tuesday, June 3rd.

Make sure you know where to vote for Torrance City Council candidate Aurelio Mattucci.

The Los Angeles County Registrar’s office has made it easy to find your polling place and see a sample ballot at any time before the June 3rd election.

Just visit www.lavote.net/LOCATOR/ and enter your home address to find your voting location and to view a sample ballot for your district.

The June 3rd election covers several key races for the City of Torrance and primaries for the State of California. This is a crucial election day since the ballots are consolidated to include primary nomination voting for the state’s highest offices and general election final selections for local city offices. This means there is another general election day November 4th to choose between the top two candidates for statewide offices. Local city contests, however, will be decided on June 3rd. In other words, June 3rd is your only chance to vote for Aurelio Mattucci for Torrance City Council! Don’t miss the opportunity to make a choice that supports the future of Torrance business and families.

The races that will be decided on June 3rd are:

• County Board of Supervisors Sheriff
• Assessor
• Superior Court Judge
• Local districts or city contests

The voter-nomination primary races to vote for on June 3rd are:

• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor 
• Secretary of State
• Controller
• Treasurer
• Attorney General
• Insurance Commissioner Board of Equalization
• United States Representative State Senator
• State Assembly Member

In 2010, California voters decided on a new “Top Two” primary system. This new system puts all candidates on every ballot regardless of political party affiliation. Any voter can vote for any candidate from any party. The candidates receiving the two highest number of votes in each race will move on to the November General Election. This can mean that there may even be two candidates from the same party vying for the same office. The “Top Two” system puts more power in the hands of voters, because the nominations are truly decided by the voters and not the parties. In a state like California where there are several prominent political parties, this new system allows for a wider freedom to choose the candidate that best represents your concerns.

City Council elections are not defined by partisan affiliations. 

View your sample ballot to see all items on the ballot and to read statements from candidates such as Aurelio Mattucci.

The Best Candidate for Torrance City Council

Many concerned Torrance voters are probably asking, “Who should I vote for in the June 3rd Torrance election?” “What are the most important qualities in an outstanding City Councilperson?” Given recent abuses of power in nearby cities like Bell, one major concern when electing any city official is, “Do they have the city’s best interests at heart?” “How will my city councilperson handle the financial responsibility?”

For one Torrance City Council candidate, responsible budgeting practices is a huge priority.  Aurelio Mattucci believes in a conservative approach to spending that prioritizes necessity over popularity. With an eye on the future impact of today’s budgeting decisions, Mattucci will “make sure the tax payers are also in the decision process and not unilaterally make decisions that benefit a few and burden all.” 

Responsible budgeting also falls in line with Mattucci’s additional concerns of public safety, education and maintaining the beauty of Torrance. When all of these areas are well managed, Mattucci hopes that new businesses will be attracted to set up shop in Torrance and that the businesses already here will have the opportunity to thrive and not just survive. He has created a significant business plan to support local business interests and promote prosperity.

By focusing spending on the police department to keep our families safe, on our schools to ensure our children have the best advantages for a successful future and helping businesses to become and stay successful here, Torrance City Council candidate Aurelio Mattucci is the candidate who will really take care of Torrance's needs.

Who Can Keep Big Business from Bailing?

By now most Torrance residents have probably heard the bad news. Toyota is packing up and moving to Texas, taking upwards of 5,000 jobs with them. There is no official word yet on how many workers will be asked to relocate or possibly be laid off although some reports have said 3,000 jobs are moving to the company’s planned new headquarters in Suburban Dallas. The complete departure will not happen overnight and will take several years to fully execute. Although it’s a blow to Southern California, the move makes perfect sense for the international auto-maker.

When Toyota first set up shop in the U.S. in the early 1950s, California was the perfect location. Being a coastal city on the Pacific Ocean, Torrance and So-Cal were the closest ports to Japan. Shipping cars and parts the shortest distance for U.S. distribution was a logical business choice. Today, however, Toyota has manufacturing plants in Mississippi, Kentucky and Texas. There is no longer the same need for major importing and being headquartered close to manufacturing is basically a no-brainer. In addition, Texas offers things California doesn’t - tax breaks, less regulation and a cheaper, easier place to do business.

According to Torrance Mayor, Frank Scotto, both New York state and Texas have actively pursued major California corporations through significant financial incentives for relocation.

"When any major corporation is courted by another state, it's very difficult to combat that," Scotto said after Monday's surprise announcement of the move. "We don't have the tools we need to keep major corporations here.” Workers' compensation and liability insurance are just some of the expenses businesses must bear that are higher in California.

"A company can easily see where it would benefit by relocating someplace else," Scotto said.

So, where does this leave Torrance in the future? The upcoming June election now carries more weight than ever, with the need to place forward thinking pro-business (large and small) candidates in office. City Council candidate Aurelio Mattucci is one candidate who has his eye on this issue with plans to keep businesses in Torrance and to foster new opportunities for economic growth.

“We need to fill up our commercial vacancies by offering new businesses true incentives and help out our many existing and loyal small businesses succeed and not just survive. We need to be a truly business friendly city and not just say we are. We also need to streamline permits and plan check process to encourage new growth,” says Mattucci.

With the largest employer in the city pulling up roots, having city leadership that is focused on planting them is more important than ever. Learn more about City Council candidate Aurelio Mattucci at www.VoteforMattucci.com.

What ARE the Responsibilities of a Torrance City Council Member?

What does the Torrance City Council do and how does its work affect you?

As a Charter City, Torrance is governed by a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of the Mayor and six City Council members. The Mayor and Council members are elected at large by registered voters of the City and each serve a four-year term. Elections are held every two years, on the even year.

Unlike some cities, such as Los Angeles, that have three or more or even no term limits, the City of Torrance has a two term limit for Council and Mayoral positions. Setting these kinds of term limits is one effective way to prevent corruption and stagnation due to career politicians holding office for decades or more.  With an eight year total for a single position, Torrance voters are able to ensure that their elected representatives, such as City Council candidate Aurelio Mattucci, will truly hold the best interests of the city and its residents at the forefront of the decision making process. Mattucci is a shining example of a long-term resident who deeply cares about his home town and its future.

In this type of Council/Manager form of government, the City Council carries a number of significant responsibilities that directly affect residents. They are responsible for:

• Adopting Legislation 
• Setting Policy 
• Adjudicating Issues 
• Establishing the Budget of the City. 

One of the Council’s most important duties is creating and managing the City’s budget, which is also one of the primary issues Aurelio Mattucci stands for.  Mattucci is concerned with planning a budget with a mind for the future because, “years from now we will have to deal with the decisions of today.”  When elected, he will take a conservative approach to spending, prioritizing expenditures by “necessity not popularity.”

Other functions of The City Council are to appoint the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager acts as the administering head of the government and works closely with the Council to implement policy and laws. In the capacity of their offices, Council members and the Mayor may serve as representatives on intergovernmental and regional boards, commissions and committees. The Council will also appoint volunteers to serve on various advisory boards, commissions and committees. 

In a spirit of transparency and accountability, Council members and the Mayor are directly accountable to the electorate. In their work, they must constantly weigh the interests of individuals and groups with the needs of the entire community. For a candidate like Aurelio Mattucci, that is just what he plans to do when serving the city of Torrance that he has loved for over 30 years.

The Council meets every Tuesday in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3031 Torrance Boulevard, unless specifically adjourned to another time or place. Regular business generally starts at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise publicly noticed.  Closed door Executive Sessions may occasionally convene, as authorized under the Ralph M. Brown Act, at 5:30 p.m. 

Torrance Candidates Make Public Forum Appearances

Torrance voters will have many opportunities in the upcoming weeks to meet their mayoral and city council candidates.  There are several public forum events scheduled throughout the month of April and into May. Each event will be structured a little differently as far format, but candidates will be answering questions on their plans and views at each event.

An event on Monday at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center showed that the voters and candidates are very committed to this race. Over 200 residents, including outgoing Mayor Frank Scotto, were in attendance. 15 of the 16 City Council candidates answered almost a dozen questions submitted prior to the event by residents. It was a great opportunity for candidates, such as real estate broker and long term resident Aurelio Mattucci, to meet voters face to face, shake hands with their future constituents and address their concerns head-on.

Tonight, voters can meet the candidates at South High School at 7:00 pm.  The campaigners should get even more time tonight to really get their points across and let the voters understand their stances on the issues. A Torrance Home Owners Association has prepared a list of just five questions that each of the candidates attending will answer in detail. City Council Candidate Aurelio Mattucci is expected to discuss his four main points of concern: Public Safety, Education, Budgetand Curb Appeal.  He also plans to attend more events, including on Thursday, April 17th and April 23rd. Visit www.voteformatttucci.com to stay up to date on more Mattucci appearances, to volunteer or support.

Here are all the public forum events scheduled for this week and through May.

Wednesday: City Council candidates forum at 7 p.m. at South High School, 4801 Pacific Coast Highway.
• Thursday: Mayoral candidates breakfast and forum at 8 a.m. at Doubletree Hotel, 21333 Hawthorne Blvd. Cost is $22. Registration: 310-543-3113 or www.TorranceChamber.com
• Thursday: Mayoral and City Council social at 7 p.m. at Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive.
• April 10: Mayoral and city clerk forum at 6:30 p.m. at Bartlett Senior Center, 1318 Cravens Ave.
• April 16: Mayoral forum at 7 p.m. at Anza Elementary School, 21400 Ellinwood Drive.
• April 17: City Council candidates breakfast and forum at 7:30 a.m. at Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. Cost is $17. Registration: 310-543-3113 or www.TorranceChamber.com.
• April 23: City Council forum at 6:30 p.m. at Barlett Senior Center, 1318 Cravens Ave.
• April 29: City Council forum at 6:30 p.m. at Toyota USA Automobile Museum, 19600 Van Ness Ave.
• May 8: Mayoral and city clerk forum at 7 p.m. at Toyota USA Automobile Museum, 19600 Van Ness Ave.



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Torrance Election

Torrance Election News and Information can now be found at http://www.torrancevotes.org/

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Torrance City Council Aurelio Mattucci, Bill Sutherland

Torrance City Council Aurelio Mattucci, Bill Sutherland



Torrance City Council Aurelio Mattucci, Bill Sutherland



Torrance City Council Aurelio Mattucci, Bill Sutherland

List of candidates for the city of Torrance June 3rd 2014 election. Aurelio Mattucci

List of candidates for the city of Torrance June 3rd 2014 election. 

For the Mayoral seat:  Choose 1
Pat Furey
Tom Brewer
Bill Sutherland

For Torrance City Council: Choose no more than 4
Aurelio Mattucci  www.voteformattucci.com
Geoffrey Rizzo
Alex See
Heidi Ashcraft
Kurt Weideman
Omar Navarro
Tim Goodrich
Michael Griffiths
Norm Segel
Charlotte Svolos
Milton Herring
Rahmat Khan
Ryan Mand
Clint Paulson
Leilani Kimmel-Dagostino
John Paul Tabakian

For City Clerk: Choose 1
Rebecca Poirier
Gina Semana
Jay Scharfman



For the Mayoral seat:  Choose 1
Pat Furey
Tom Brewer
Bill Sutherland

For Torrance City Council: Choose no more than 4
Aurelio Mattucci  www.voteformattucci.com
Geoffrey Rizzo
Alex See
Heidi Ashcraft
Kurt Weideman
Omar Navarro
Tim Goodrich
Michael Griffiths
Norm Segel
Charlotte Svolos
Milton Herring
Rahmat Khan
Ryan Mand
Clint Paulson
Leilani Kimmel-Dagostino
John Paul Tabakian

For City Clerk: Choose 1
Rebecca Poirier
Gina Semana
Jay Scharfman

Torrance Election - Aurelio Mattucci for City Council 2014

Torrance Election - Aurelio Mattucci for City Council 2014 www.voteformattucci.com

Important Torrance Election Links http://www.torranceca.gov/20424.htm



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City of Torrance Election Information - Aurelio Mattucci

City of Torrance Election Information http://www.torranceca.gov/20102.htm

List of candidates http://www.torranceca.gov/20148.htm



City of Torrance Election Information - Aurelio Mattucci

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Register to Vote in Torrance CA

Register to Vote in Torrance CA http://www.torranceca.gov/20117.htm

City of Torrance election is scheduled for June 3, 2014

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City of Torrance CA election information

City of Torrance - Election Information

City of Torrance - Election Information http://www.torranceca.gov/20102.htm
City of Torrance - Election Calendar http://www.torranceca.gov/20143.htm
City of Torrance Candidates http://www.torranceca.gov/20148.htm
City of Torrance - Register to vote http://www.torranceca.gov/20117.htm
City of Torrance - FAQ's http://www.torranceca.gov/20115.htm

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Aurelio Mattucci Torrance City Council Candidate 2014

 

Who is running for office in Torrance CA?

Who is running for office in Torrance CA?

See a complete list of candidates at http://www.torranceca.gov/20148.htm

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Who is running for office in Torrance CA?

City of Torrance 2014 Campaign Finance Disclosures Election Day June 3, 2014

City of Torrance 2014 Campaign Finance Disclosures Election Day June 3, 2014

Choosing the right candidate is a tough job considering there are many candidates and only a few seats available.  Make sure you investigate the candidates and see their voting record and who they support and what their beliefs are.
See the list of prospective candidates and their Campaign Finance Disclosures at http://www.torranceca.gov/20148.htm

Candidates for Torrance Mayor include:

Tom Brewer
Bill Sutherland
Pat Furey


Candidates for Torrance City Council Include: (4 seats)

Heidi Ashcraft
Omar Navarro
Tim Goodrich
Aurelio Mattucci www.voteformattucci.com
Geoffrey Rizzo
David Dewitt
Michael Griffiths
Rahmat H. Kahn
Nathan Mintz
Alex See
Kurt Weideman
Milton Herring



City of Torrance 2014 Campaign Finance Disclosures Election Day June 3, 2014

Pat Furey, Next Mayor of Torrance?

Will Pat Furey become the next mayor of Torrance?  Only the voters can answer that question.  I haven't seen much activity in the Mayoral race but the tension is in the air.

See list of candidates at http://www.torranceca.gov/20148.htm

Aurelio Mattucci is one of the candidates for Torrance City Council in 2014
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Pat Furey, Next Mayor of Torrance?

Tim Goodrich, Aurelio Mattucci, Michael Griffiths, Heidi Ashcraft are among the candidates for Torrance

Tim Goodrich, Aurelio Mattucci, Michael Griffiths, Heidi Ashcraft are among the candidates for Torrance

See complete list at http://www.torranceca.gov/20148.htm

Aurelio Mattucci www.voteformattucci.com




Tim Goodrich, Aurelio Mattucci, Michael Griffiths, Heidi Ashcraft are among the candidates for Torrance