A Statement of Purpose

Hi, I’m Phil Brock, a second-generation son of Santa Monica. I grew up on our beaches, body-surfed our waves, and played on our sports fields.

I am a product of Santa Monica schools, and I’ve spent decades volunteering for local charities and our city government. I work hard for each of you on our city council and now, as your Mayor.

We have faced unprecedented crises over the past four years, and while I’m proud of the work we’ve done, there is more to do. Common sense tells us that crime and homelessness must continue to be my focus in Santa Monica, and more must be done to make our city safe. I have consistently demanded the expansion of our police force and pressed for Los Angeles County and the State of California to do more to combat homelessness in conjunction with our own efforts.

Construction out of scale for our beachside city continues to shadow the skyline because of state mandates, and more open space is of utmost importance.  While I have tried hard to change city hall’s culture, many of our problems have been rooted in decades of mismanagement, machine politics, and a lack of practicality. Remaking the system has taken longer than I anticipated.

I need to finish the change we’ve all been seeking to help us thrive. I am pro-resident, pro-local business, pro-safety. That’s pro-Santa Monica. Pragmatism must be paramount in remaking our government into a leaner city that responds to residents and lets us flourish. I’m Phil Brock, and I’m YOUR champion on the Santa Monica City Council. Brock the Vote!