Community supporters power a grassroots candidacy focused on improving the quality of life for all Culver citizens
Nancy Barba has picked up six new endorsing organizations in her promising run for Culver City Council.
Stonewall Democratic Club, Housing Action Coalition, Westside Young Democrats, Sierra Club, and Culver City Democratic Club in backing Barba, a climate leader, housing advocate, and equity champion with an extensive record of public service.
“I am humbled to receive the support of so many respected organizations,” said Barba. “But I also recognize that it’s my responsibility, if elected, to earn those endorsements every single day by working tirelessly on behalf of the people of Culver City.
“We have the most dynamic, creative, and visionary small city in Southern California,” Barba continued. “With policies that drive climate change mitigation, climate adaptation, equity, justice, inclusion, and anti-racism, Culver City will fulfill its promise as a place that isn’t afraid to enact future-focused solutions that help everyone thrive who works, plays, and lives here.”
Barba has already received a slew of endorsements from elected leaders, including Culver City Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, Culver City Council Member Freddy Puza, City of West Hollywood Mayor John Erickson, City of West Hollywood Vice Mayor Chelsea Byers, Santa Monica Council Members Gleam Davis and Caroline Torosis, City of Burbank Council Member Konstantine Anthony, Culver City School Board Vice President Triston Ezidore, and Los Angeles Unified Board of Education Member Dr. Rocío Rivas, as well as former Culver City Mayor and National Sierra Club Board Director Meghan Sahli-Wells, former Culver City Mayor Gary Silbiger, former Culver City Mayor David Hauptman, and former Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor.
Numerous current and former appointed officials are also among Barba’s supporters, including Culver City Planning Commissioner Jennifer Carter, former Housing & Homelessness Committee Vice Chair Bubba Fish, Culver City Housing Technical Advisory Committee Member Johanna Gullick, former Culver City Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Chair Michelle Weiner, and Metro Public Safety Advisory Committee Member Olga Lexell, as well as countless Culver City neighbors, residents, and community members. A list of Barba’s endorsements can be found at https://www.nancybarba.com/endorsements.
Nancy Barba’s extensive past public service includes serving as a Culver City Planning Commission Chair, Culver City Finance Advisory Committee Member, a Culver City Pride Ride and Rally Steering Committee Member, a Rancho Higuera Neighborhood Association Board Member, President of the MOMS Club of Culver City East, Co-President of the Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children’s Center Parent Advisory League, and a Walk and Roller Committee Co- Chair at El Marino Language School.
Barba earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Operations and Maintenance Accredited Professional, a Certified Green Building Professional, and a Certified GreenPoint Advisor.
The Culver City Council election will be held with the U.S. General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Culver City residents are encouraged to vote.
To learn more or support Nancy Barba’s campaign, please visit her campaign’s website at www.nancybarba.com.