• DRO finally joined Monterey Bay Community Power for access to cleaner electricity at lower rates, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and be locally governed.
• Mayor Kerr voted for green space versus development of our 17-acre wetland.
• Fort Ord Recreation Trail and Greenspace (FORTAG) will provide our community a bike and walking path that
  promotes a healthier transportation option. City Hall is now powered by solar panels.
• Co-Founded Sustainable Del Rey Oaks, the only resident- run and city-focused city 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
• Our Parks have been revitalized and the Dog Park fees eliminated.

• Held monthly “What’s On Your Mind?” meetings for conversation with constituents.
• Launched weekly emails and community Zoom calls during COVID-19 crisis. Now expanded to include guest speakers on a variety of public topics.
• Openly questions matters at each council meeting, including – Airport budget decrease and contract disconnect
  – $150k contract request without proper procedure
• Finance Committee meetings will now be open to the public.
• City financials, reports & contracts now available on city website. Working on ensuring videos are recorded.
• Brought to DRO citizen’s attention the attempted suppression of a public document by a city council member

Fiscal watchdog & member of DRO Finance Committee

• Established and funded the city’s first-ever financial reserve fund, currently with $1.5 million dollars.
• Paid off long term $500,000 FORA debt.
• Ensured all pots of money are publicly listed and tracked.
• Responded to COVID crisis with compassion for renters and businesses.
• Only council member to:
  • vote against a housing element because it did not address critical water issues and opened door for a costly lawsuit
  • stand against unethical attempts to suppress $1 million regional taxpayer funded report.

1. Arts & Culture Advisory Committee

• Held highly successful First Annual Del Rey Oaks Artist Showcase and Holiday Sale at the Moose Lodge show- casing DRO visual and performing artists. Twenty five DRO artists featured. Over 200 in attendance.
• Created “Stories of Home,” a series of stories highlighting long-term DRO residents and their contributions to the city.
• Creating opportunities for public art:
  • Inspirational chalk art during the pandemic,
  • Collaborated with SDRO on Butterfly Garden artwork, – Studying options to create outdoor murals.

2. Sustainability Advisory Committee

• Shortly after being formed, this committee transitioned to Sustainable Del Rey Oaks, a 501(c)3 non-profit organi- zation with partners across the county.
• Created the Butterfly Garden, partnering with City of DRO, Monterey Stormwater Mgmt District, Save the Whales, CSUMB Service Learning, and MAC for Arts & Culture.
• First time DRO participated in an Earth Day Celebration. DRO booth featured environmental protection displays, raffle of environmentally safe products supplied by DRO businesses & free t-shirt grocery bags made by committee
• Additional t-shirt bags filled with hygiene products and socks were donated for homeless youth.
• The Friends of Arroyo del Rey Creek, which was created during a Community Campfire, will chart the life and health of our perennial creek.

3. Parks

• Held Del Rey Park clean-up day prior to CAG Picnic.
• Studying options to keep Work Memorial Park in a healthy, natural state.

4. Emergency Preparedness

• Preparing informational packets to educate residents on crisis safety measures.