The Crescenta Valley Town Council represents the unincorporated areas of La Crescenta and Montrose to Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich. This year's election for three new council members and three alternates will be Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station on Briggs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Absentee ballots can be obtained thru the mail. For more info go to
www.yourtowncouncil.org under elections.
The nine candidates are:
Roy Allmon. retired general contractor. He wants to set controls with the county and city of Glendale to control the number of condos that can be built each year.
Frank Beyt, retired. He wants to reverse allowing outsiders dominion over our rights, allowing more input by the actual residents.It is his desire to challenge the council to be more responsive to those who live close to the Montrose core.
Bruce E. Campbell, architect. He wants strong control over our future building with standards that prevent Mc mansionizing of our community.
Virginia Choate, IT portfolio management. She wants more underground utilites, supports Foothill Design and encourage sustainable business development.
Curtis Cleven, retired JPL engineer. He wants to control growth of the area by controlling multi family condos and apts in the Montrose area.
Steve Pierce, self employed commercial printer and survival kits.He wants to work with both sides of this growth development issue by expanding the use of the Land Use Committee. Expand Community Emergency Response Team to more residents.
David Rands, educator. he wants to see the Town Council continue to be a place where residents can make their voices heard and individual interests are put in perspective with larger communal goals.
George L. Steele, attorney. He wants to ensure that county govt is responsive to the unique needs of this area's residents. He wants to promote this community and what it offers.
Dennis van Bremen,educator.He wants to slow the overdevelopment of Montrose, guide growthand help the Mt Oakscommunity retain its character.