General Issues

Maintaining fiscal responsibility leads the list of Mary Ann’s priorities as Monrovia’s Mayor. Along with that goal, Mary Ann continues to work with other leaders on these important tasks:

  • Energize the local economy
  • Strengthen and support public services and police and fire protection
  • Mentor young people and youth organizations
  • Support the Monrovia Schools and education programs
  • Continue the Monrovia Alliance Partnership
  • Enhance local preservation and environmental accords
  • Improve and increase local housing opportunities
  • Strengthen regional, state, and national partnerships
  • Bring the Metro Gold Line through Monrovia

See photos of Mary Ann’s involvement with the community.

Mary Ann’s Positions on Local and Regional Issues

Fiscal Responsibility:

Our city must remain solvent to provide the level of service to which we have become accustomed. It is important to balance fiscal responsibility with looking toward the future and being nimble enough to make timely adjustments when needed.

Public Safety:

The most important job of our city is to maintain a safe environment for citizens to live, work and play. Supporting our Police, Fire and Public Works departments with the tools they need are paramount to achieving this goal.

Improved Education:

Teamwork with our School Board is crucial to achieving our educational goals. I am committed to taking the lead in supporting our schools and continuing my hands-on work with my two adopted schools, Santa Fe Middle and the Adult/ROP.

Protection and Management for the Foothills:

I support the Wilderness Hillside Resource Management Plan along with the protective provisions for access to those who live near and within the Preserve. The plan is in its infancy of implementation, there is much more work to be accomplished.

Development:

Noted Sociologist Herbert Spencer wrote, “Progress, therefore, is not an accident, but a necessity — it is a part of nature.” I believe that progress should be planned to meet our needs. With my fellow Council Members, I share a sincere desire to balance individual property rights with the development goals of the community as a whole, seeking a balance between retail, office and residential projects.

Youth Support:

I was instrumental in bringing the Youth Employment Service (YES) to Monrovia. I have always supported youth organizations such as The Monrovia Youth Commission, Girl Power, Monrovia Youth Alliance, Boys and Girls Club and YMCA to name just a few, and this will never change.

Public Transportation:

Continuation of the Gold Line through Monrovia is a major focus of our City Council and the San Gabriel Valley. I am commited to this goal in a leadership role.

Environmental Services:

I am committed toward moving our community to a healthy, green environment while balancing our economic responsibilities. Our Monrovia Accords have begun that process. We need to conserve water, be more sensitive to our environment, and continue to work toward a “green” Monrovia.

Communication:

I’m proud of my accessibility to the citizens of Monrovia. In my tenure, the Council has taken many steps to improve communication by reopening City Hall on Fridays, raising the bar of communication to residents and businesses regarding new and improving development projects, and improving the City’s website (www.cityofmonrovia.org).

Commitment to Community:

As a member of the City Council I represent our city in the following capacities (past and present):

  • Chair, LA Regional Water Quality Control Board – gubernatorial appointment
  • Gold Line Construction Authority (Alternate)
  • JPA (Joint Powers Authority) Gold Line Extension
  • LA League of California Cities
  • San Gabriel Council of Governments, Board & Environmental Committee
  • Southern California Association of Governments, housing and environmental committees
  • LA County Integrated Waste Management Task Force
  • Adopt-a-School: Santa Fe Middle and Monrovia Adult/ ROP

City Council Liaison Positions to:

  • Planning Department
  • Community Services
  • Old Town Merchants
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Monrovia Unified School District
  • Monrovia Day Association
  • YES Program