Born and raised in the West San Fernando Valley, Rob Vinson is a local businessman, community volunteer and civic leader. In a house that he helped his family build brick by brick, Rob knows the territory, its people and the challenges they face. He has seen the drastic changes the Valley has undergone over the last three decades for the better and for the worse.

For years, Rob has been actively involved in programs to protect the environment. And he didn't just make speeches and sign petitions. He turned ideas into
goals, and produced concrete results.

As a partner in Mekeel-Vinson, Rob is building
affordable housing in the Valley for middle income families, police officers, firefighters, teachers and nurses. It was important to Rob that the housing be compatible with the needs and tastes of the community.

Before even starting - he went door-to-door and talked to current homeowners about their needs and wishes for their community.

As a result, he has built Tupper-Tobias Village in Panorama City. He also built a much-needed Head Start Day Care Center.

Rob has a long career as a dedicated Valley activist.
Among the many projects he's involved in are:

• California State Criminal Advisory Commission
• California State World Trade Finance Board
• Alternate Living for the Aged: Vice-President,
  Board of Directors
• Boys and Girls Club: Member, Board of Directors
• Para los Ninos: Amigos Council
• Los Angeles Free Clinic: New Friends Board
• Riordan Volunteer Leadership Development Program
• Town Hall Los Angeles: Past Chairman, Board of Associates
• North Valley West Democratic Club
• Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley

Through his work with these organizations, Rob has had first-hand experience with our City Council members, their committees and staff.

Rob's principal goals are:

• Planned development to accommodate a dramatic increase in population , with concerns for ecology, the environment, pollution, recreational and health facilities.
• Strong Neighborhood Councils with real power over local planning decisions.
• More police on patrol in Valley neighborhoods.
• The closing of the Sunshine Canyon Landfill
• Preventing the massive development of the Las Lomas wilderness just north of our neighborhoods.
• Expanding the city's recycling program to include curbside recycling for businesses, houses and apartments. To expand the use of recycled products in all city departments, programs and facilities.
• Maintaining the Chatsworth Reservoir area in its present state. Strongly opposing any proposal for development.
• Preserving and increasing horse and hiking trails.
• Revitalizing the Los Angeles River.
• Creating more parks , large and neighborhood pocket parks , as well as community gardens.

With a background as an urban planner, not as a politician, Rob Vinson will protect the northwest Valley from thoughtless overdevelopment and preserve our dwindling open space. He'll fight for our fair share of services for Valley neighborhoods.

For better parks, libraries and programs for our youth, our community deserves new leadership for a new district.

Elect Rob Vinson for City Council , March 4, 2003

Robert Vinson for Los Angeles City Council 12th District

Robert Vinson for LA City Council
Robert Vinson for City Council

(818) 341-6015

8619 Reseda Blvd., Suite 203
Northridge, CA 91324

ID# 12443-7
Mary Ellen Padilla, Treasurer

Email: info@RobVinson.com

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