Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, October 8, 2022

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ELECTION COVERAGE 
On November 8, 2022, voters in Sierra Madre will go 
to the polls and select three people from a field of five to 
sit on the City Council. They will also vote on Measure 
HR (Hillside Residential) a citizens initiative to stop 
The Meadows at Bailey Canyon project. The Mountain 
Views News will provide our readers with comprehensive 
coverage of this election. Each week, as we have done in 
the past, we will profile the candidates and give each of 
the candidates the opportunity to introduce themselves 
to our readers by answering the following questions: 
1. Why are you running for City Council? 
2. What are you going to do for Sierra Madre? 
3. How do you plan on accomplishing your goals? 
(All candidates are being asked to answer the same questions and their answers will be published unedited.)
This paper will also review the pros and cons of Measure HR. and review the county and statewide measures 
and candidates for the State Assembly and Senate and the US House of Representatives and US Senate.. 
The schedule will be as follows: 
October 1, 2022 Candidates Kris Lowe, Christine Moran and Colin Bar 
October 8, 2022 Candidates Gene Goss and Edward Garcia 
October 15, 2022 Ballot Arguments Pro and Con - Measure HR 
October 22, 2022 County and Statewide Ballot Measures 
October 29, 2022 State and National Offices 
Our reporting on this election will be as fair and objective as possible. However, please keep in mind that 
our columnists are always free to share their opinions. Their opinions are their opinions and may or may not 
reflect the position of the paper. This is true in all things, not just this election. 
Susan Henderson, Publisher and Editor 
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE 
EDWARD GARCIA 


Website: EdwardGarciaForSierraMadre.com 
Email: EdwardGarciaForCouncil@gmail.comFacebook: Edward T. Garcia for Sierra Madre City Council 

It has been my privilege to serve on the Sierra Madre City 
Council since December of 2020 and as your current Mayor 
Pro Tem and I would be honored to be reelected to the 
Council. 

Last election I stated, “As your councilmember, I will make 
certain we have a responsible budget, continue reductions 


of our pension liability, while maintaining the services our 
community demands.” I am happy to say that I, along with my colleagues on the City Council, 
followed through with that commitment. 

When considering running for reelection, I asked myself, “Is Sierra Madre in a better place since 
I was elected in 2020, and if the answer is yes, did I contribute to this progress?” I can confidently 
answer yes to those questions. The accomplishments achieved by our current council in less than 
two years, during a global pandemic, should be a point of pride for the entire community. Please 
read my ballot statement for a partial list of accomplishments. 

1. I am running for city council because I am passionate about serving my community. I am 
committed to making Sierra Madre continue to be a wonderful place to live for families and individuals. 
I believe my background in Economics and Finance is an asset to the city and, if reelected, 
I will continue to make decisions based on fiscal responsibility balanced with maintaining the way 
of life we have come to enjoy in Sierra Madre. 
2. As stated above, I will make certain we continue to require our departments justify all 
expenditures in our budget, continue to maintain our city’s infrastructure, and continue to have 
a safe community with short emergency response times. I will also continue to engage with and 
listen to the citizens of our town. 
3. I have a proven record of accomplishing goals within the short time I have already been 
on the council. I have been told by my colleagues that my economic and financial perspective on 
issues have aided in our discussion regarding policy decisions. I know a broad base of constituents 
due to my active multi-generational Sierra Madre family, my various roles in youth sports, scouting, 
commissions, and my time with the Sierra Madre Community Foundation and I still actively 
engage with these groups regarding our city. 
I have accomplished much during my time on your City Council, but there is still much work to 
be done! 

I respectfully ask for your vote on November 8th. 

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE 
GENE GOSS 

If you’ve ever watched children run out on Heasley 
Field in their uniforms, or enjoyed live music in Memorial 
Park, or waved at our Firefighters as their shiny 
fire trucks pass by in the 4th of July Parade, then you 
know why I am running for City Council. Sierra Madre 
is a very special place. My wife and I have lived here for 
26 years. We’ve raised our son here. I am 100% committed 
to preserving and enhancing the magic of Sierra 
Madre for our citizens. 

Eight years ago, the City was in significant debt 
and near bankruptcy. Some advocated closing our police 
department. Our water system suffered 31% loss 
through leaking water mains. Community trust in the competence of our government was declining. 
My newly elected city council colleagues and I turned it around. Today we enjoy a $9 million reserve, 
our PERS pension liability is 85% paid up (putting us in the top 10% of cities in the state for pension 
financial strength), and our police department is fully funded. Water system losses have been reduced 
to 11% and falling. Additionally, we finally secured $10 million from the state to renovate and expand 
our treasured local library. 


My Priorities 
Finances 
I will continue to exercise good financial stewardship. I’ll continue to insist that all expenses be justified 
each time a budget is proposed, not just automatically approved. I will continue our drive to 
resolve the burden of future pension liabilities. 

Public safetyI will support our police and fire departments with the funding necessary to keep medical and emergency 
response times low and public safety service quality high. 

Infrastructure 
I will prioritize the funding of our water main replacement program to reduce leaking mains across 
the city. I will push for increased funding to replace degraded sidewalks, curbs and streets. Finally, I 
will work to ensure that that the renovation of the new Police Department building, and library are 
done on time and under budget. 

I am honored to have the endorsement of all four of my council colleagues for reelection. Working 
with my colleagues, I will make sure that Sierra Madre remains the community we love. 
I respectfully ask for your vote on November 8th. 

www.geneforsierramadre.comggoss2012@yahoo.com 


Signature Gatherers Are Knocking AGAIN 
Say NO. 

Don't Sign. 

• Signing will cancel the new public park planned for Sierra Madre 
Here's what they 

don't tell you • Signing will eliminate over $2 Million investments in our libraries, 
parks, schools and traffic improvements 

when they try to get you to sign 
the referendum... 

• Signing could bombard our neighborhood with 68 mansions larger 
than nearly all existing homes 
It's time to move on. Don't Sign. 
Ad paid for by No on Measure HR, Sierra Madre Neighbors for Fairness, a Coalition of Local Residents, Taxpayers, 
and Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center; Committee major funding from 
New Urban West 

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