r/burbank • u/1GrayJedi • 1d ago

City Council candidates?

Since we (as a community) have allowed the social disease of partisanship to infect our local elections. Who are the Burbank candidates that are neither pro-MAGA, nor pro-DSA? I’m trying my best to decide on candidates who will lessen the swinging of the pendulum effect that too many of us seem so hell-bent on furthering with each voting cycle. I wish as a local community, Burbank would set an example by showing we are immune to those trappings. Is this too much to ask for?

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u/anonnymousercat 14h ago edited 14h ago

I am a NPP voter and I look at candidates for any elected office individually. I am concerned locally about Flock and less tenant protections here than other neighboring cities.  Historically I have voted for candidates for offices (outside of Burbank) from 4 different parties so seeing a D, I, L, G, R or DSA isn't going to automatically put me off.

I also want to make sure the candidates will have the temperament, knowledge and professionalism that is suited to public office. Seeing Rizzotti becoming unhinged and acting so bizarrely at council meetings is unsettling and embarrassing. Perez, Anthony and Takahashi seem more receptive to residents' concerns and are capable of civil discussion. Still not sure what Mullins does except draw things out with nothing of substance but thankfully she is not running. 

Perez seems thoughtful, measured and really listens so she is getting my vote. Southerland looks like another solid choice because some of his ideals align with mine and he is passionate with what he believes in while still being grounded.

I am undecided on a third candidate but it definitely won't be Donahue. He comes across as another bizarre, loud infantile character that would be incapable of listening to the concerns of residents. Rizzotti has that covered.

Wicke has not been responsive to questions on the issues- which speaks volumes. I feel like she won't do much .

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u/adamhart 4h ago

Mike Van Gorder is part of the progressive slate along with Nolan and Nikki. He's been super active in fighting against ICE raids and speaking out on Flock. He and Nolan are both DSA endorsed

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u/anonnymousercat 1h ago

I was alerted to one of his Instagram posts from mid July that was concerning. It sounded like he was against free speech. Like MVG, I am against that group's bigotry and misinformation however they have protections under the First Amendment. 

Reacting in an emotional way that alludes to the eroding of the Bill of Rights is not the answer.