In my 1 year on the council I got stop signs installed at dangerous Erwin/Ventura Cyn, lights along the perimeter of Erwin Elem School, and had a fence put up around the school parking lot to stop illicit activity that was going on.

I am a stay at home dad with a 4 year old and I work from home for a low vision technology company.

I am passionate about education, my wife is a teacher. I am legally blind and am a strong advocate for the disabled. I have a good relationship with our senior lead officer and city councilman.

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In my 1 year on the council I got stop signs installed at dangerous Erwin/Ventura Cyn, lights along the perimeter of Erwin Elem School, and had a fence put up around the school parking lot to stop illicit activity that was going on.

I am a stay at home dad with a 4 year old and I work from home for a low vision technology company.

I am passionate about education, my wife is a teacher. I am legally blind and am a strong advocate for the disabled. I have a good relationship with our senior lead officer and city councilman.

I am a retired LAUSD school teacher. I have lived in Valley Glen at the same address for 45 years. I became a member of the valley Glen Neighborhood about 2016 helping deliver the valley Glen Voice neighborhood newsletter. In 2017 I joined the VGNA board. In 2019 I became the Leader of the VGNA Clean Team that holds a clean-up of the neighborhood on the 3rd Saturday on each month, and was appointed as a liaison between the VGNA and the council and was accepted on the Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council. I enjoy working on the council and hope we can make some real progress together.

I have been a resident of Laurelgrove Park neighborhood since 2008. What I enjoy most about our neighborhood is the recreational use of the large park and pocket park. I’m a dog mom and enjoy spending free time with my dogs and many neighbors in our park for exercise and socializing. I am an active volunteer on our NC Board because of my concern for the many safety issues occurring in Laurelgrove within the most recent few years, and so have chosen to be a part of the Public Safety, Health, and Homelessness Committee. Volunteering for a meaningful cause is important to me, and previous organizations that I have devoted my time and efforts to include non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and local and national dog rescue organizations. I have volunteered and held committee positions in multiple private sector non profit organizations advancing the study, education, and appreciation of Earth Sciences related to Geology, Mineralogy, and Fossils. The health of our neighborhoods and environment is very important to me.

Concerned about the city’s trees, in 2016 Joanne D’Antonio created the Trees Committee of the Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance, and in 2018 represented neighborhood councils on the Dudek Working Group that took the first step toward developing an Urban Forestry Management Plan for Los Angeles. She was appointed by our Council Office in 2019 to the citywide Community Forest Advisory Committee representing Council District 2. She advocated for our City Street Tree Inventory that sent an arborist to identify every street and park tree: https://losangelesca.treekeepersoftware.com/ She continues to work to elevate tree practices and promotes the planting of native trees. In our local area she has made efforts to improve the Victory and Whitsett medians.

As a 28-year resident of Valley Glen, I take great pride in our neighborhood and the strong sense of community we share. As the former co-captain of our neighborhood watch, I’ve worked to keep our streets safe and connected, ensuring that neighbors look out for one another. I’m passionate about preserving the charm of Valley Glen while advocating for improvements that benefit all residents—whether it’s enhancing public safety, supporting local businesses, working with residents, creating meet and greet opportunities, or keeping our parks and green spaces thriving. I believe in open communication, collaboration, and real action to address community concerns. With over three decades of experience in the entertainment industry, excellent project management skills, and a passion for making the world a better place for all, I’m honored to serve in an At Large Representative seat and be your voice on the Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council. Let’s work together to make Valley Glen the best it can be!

I have lived in Valley Glen since 2006. I am on the GVGC because I am interested in serving my community. I currently serve our community on the Van Nuys Community Police Advisory Board and sit on the Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council. I believe more than ever is the time our community needs more citizen involvement. I am looking forward to continuing to serve our Valley Glen community.

My name is Daniel Lopez and I am a long term resident and stakeholder in Valley Glen – I live right across the street from Burbank Blvd Elementary! We have so many issues facing our communities and regions – increased homelessness, public safety concerns, skyrocketing housing prices and a woeful transportation network for the Valley and our region. I hope to work on these issues and so many other issues with the NC Board. As a LA native and a renter in this increasingly unaffordable city, I hope to play a active role on making my community better instead sitting on the sidelines – I am looking forward to getting in the arena and getting my hands dirty.

Jessica Russell rejoined the Greater Valley Glen Council in 2024 after a period of absence, driven by her passion for fostering a strong, safe, and resilient community. As a long-time advocate for neighborhood integrity and accountability to access information and safety, Jessica is committed to ensuring that the area’s evolving landscape benefits all residents while addressing challenges posed by modern changes.

A homeowner in the Greater Valley Glen area for over 15 years, Jessica has witnessed many positive developments in the community. However, a personal experience in 2024 involving groups of drug promoters influencing her area and—when her teenage son faced harassment from a dangerous homeless resident almost daily after school—highlighted the need for proactive measures to protect families and children. This incident, coupled with limited success in resolving the matter through schools and local authorities due to policy or time elements all residents face, inspired her return to the council.

Professionally, Jessica brings a wealth of experience across diverse industries. A people person, she has owned businesses in entertainment, real estate development, consultancy, involving niche high-net-worth project packaging, including specialty commercial ventures, casinos, and Indian land development and even a developer of small condo projects of her own. She has also been involved in the mental health and wellness sector and has held her California real estate license for nearly 30 years.

Above all, Jessica is a dedicated mother to two teenage boys and is passionate about creating a safe, vibrant, and thriving community for families and businesses alike. If you have any concerns, please feel free to reach Jessica at her email and provide your contact information for response.