Mayor Bill Brand at AES Shut down December 30th, 2023
Bill Brand dedicated his life to protecting open space, preserving our coast, and ensuring that Redondo Beach remains a community of which we can all be proud. As one of the founders of the South Bay Parkland Conservancy, he championed efforts to transform land into public parks and gathering spaces. Through his own infectious enthusiasm, hundreds of residents joined him in these labors of love.
In 2010, Bill began talks with Edison to turn their land under the power lines off Herondo into a park. Today, that dream is finally becoming a reality. This location is more than just open space — it’s where Mayor Brand made the historic 2023 announcement that the AES power plant was finally being shuttered; his final act of public service, and where his fight against overdevelopment in Redondo Beach began back in 2003.
Now, we have the opportunity to honor his vision, his leadership and his unparalleled service to our community by naming this new park, Bill Brand Park.
Please reach out today and email our City Council and ask them to dedicate this new park in Bill’s name. It’s a simple but powerful way to recognize the lasting impact he’s had on our city.
Below are the emails for the Mayor, Council and City Clerk
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