About Amy

Amy and her husband Mark have lived in Manhattan Beach for 24 years. Their sons, Ari and Jack attended Manhattan Beach public schools. Since serving as a parent volunteer and legislative representative at Robinson Elementary in 2002, Amy has been committed to working for a better Manhattan Beach.

Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board 2003-2011

Helped pass Measure BB, a $67 million bond which completely transformed Mira Costa with a new Math and Science building; a new 300-seat multi-purpose room, a new band/orchestra facility, 44 completely renovated classrooms, a new satellite cafeteria, and a new central outdoor gathering place.
Helped recruit and hire two successful Superintendents

Manhattan Beach City Council 2011-2019

Served two terms as Mayor
Supported and facilitated several important capital projects including the rehabilitation of the Roundhouse Aquarium and the opening of the new Manhattan Beach Library as well as the Skate Spot at Marine Avenue Park. Voted in support of the new Fire Station 2 at 1400 Sepulveda Blvd.
Championed efforts on environmental policies. Eliminated the sale of polystyrene and single use utensils, straws, and bags; Created Smoke Free MB, banning smoking in all public places; implemented a city-wide food waste recycling program
Established 50% renewal energy rates for residents and was founding board member, Clean Power Alliance of Southern California
Re-negotiated Polliwog Park Lease Agreement with the School District
Voted to ban retail cannabis
Voted to ban overnight camping
Voted for budgets that fully supported Police Chief staffing requests
Voted for Automatic License Plate Readers
Appointed to the Los Angeles County Commission on Children and Families, and the Los Angeles County Women’s Commission

Community Service

Board president of South Bay Families Connected, an organization dedicated to improving the social and emotional wellness of South Bay youth with services to 90 local schools
Board member, Beach Cities Friends of Habitat for Humanity

Recognition

Assembly District 66 Woman of the Year in 2018 by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi
Honored as an outstanding leader by National Women’s Political Caucus of Los Angeles in 2014
Featured speaker in the film “Not In Our Town, Manhattan Beach,” about a suspected hate crime in Manhattan Beach

Career

Leadership coach and governance trainer for elected and appointed officials in the state of California.
Photo Editor for over a decade; original Photo Editor at Wired Magazine

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