Mike Newhouse for State Senate District 24

Communities like Redondo Beach need a State Senator who will stand up for local voices—and Mike Newhouse is that candidate.

I’ve had the opportunity to speak with Mike on multiple occasions, and I’ve been consistently impressed by his commitment to restoring local control. He understands that decisions about our neighborhoods should be made by the people who live here—not dictated by Sacramento. His perspective and experience make him uniquely qualified to represent the South Bay.

That’s why I’ve endorsed and introduced Mike to local elected officials and why we’re hosting an opportunity for residents to meet him on April 29th at Shade Hotel at 6PM. I encourage you to come, ask questions, and hear directly from him.

Right now, cities like Redondo Beach are facing increasing pressure from state-mandated housing policies driven by outside interests. These one-size-fits-all mandates often ignore the realities on the ground. While they claim to address affordability, they don’t and frequently shift the burden onto local communities—straining infrastructure, public safety resources, schools, and emergency services without providing the funding to support them.

Redondo Beach has long carried its share of growth and is already one of the most densely populated coastal cities in California. Yet recent legislation continues to overlook that history, limiting the ability of local communities to shape their own future.

Mike Newhouse brings valuable experience from his time serving two terms on the Los Angeles Planning Commission, where he saw firsthand the consequences of policies that sideline local input. In my role as Chair of the Redondo Beach Planning Commission, I’ve seen many of those same challenges play out at the local level. Mike understands what’s at stake—and he’s ready to advocate for balanced, community-driven solutions.

It’s time to restore a sense of balance and ensure cities have a meaningful voice in their own development.

I encourage you to learn more about Mike Newhouse and consider supporting him in the upcoming primary election on June 2nd.

 

Wayne Craig
President, Rescue Our Waterfront

 

 

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