THE RACE FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL

Tariq Malik

Connie Boardman ran unsuccessfully for City Council two years ago, but

this election she wants to make environmental concerns a priority in

Huntington Beach.

She has been involved in politics since she was 12. For the last nine

years, she has been a resident of Huntington Beach, where she has been

working to protect the Bolsa Chica wetlands and mesa.Boardman is also

concerned about improving the quality of life in Huntington Beach, which

she said is the most important problem in the city today.

Addressing beach pollution, the maintenance of open space, public

safety, cleaning up the Ascon landfill on Pacific Coast Highway and Beach

Boulevard, and saving the Bolsa Chica wetlands will accomplish that, she

said.

“Everyone on the City Council has been concerned with the environment,

but it’s never been a pressing matter,” Boardman added. “I want to make

it pressing.”

BIO

CONNIE BOARDMAN

* Age: 42

* Family: Husband Dick and son Jeff Legrue

* Community Activities: Bolsa Chica Land Trust, Huntington Beach

Tomorrow and Crest View Elementary School supporter

* Contact: (714) 848-0866 and o7 Cb4council@aol.com

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CONNIE BOARDMAN ON:

* REDEVELOPMENT

While Boardman said she is not opposed to redevelopment, she does not

believe it works when the city takes outside corporate interests to heart

before residents.

Commercial centers such the Five Points on Main Street have been very

successful, which is good, she added, but there should not be any

redevelopment where it impedes public safety or health.

“I also think it’s wrong to use eminent domain to further projects,”

Boardman said.

* THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING THE CITY

Boardman said the city should continue its efforts to curb beach

pollution, as well as redevelopment efforts in the Downtown area.

A main focus for her will be the ongoing talks over the Bolsa Chica

wetlands and mesa, and their possible annexation by the city to

incorporate them into the community, she said.