Sunday, November 20, 2022
A Heartfelt Thank you. Thanksgiving is around the corner and I hope this year you can all enjoy safe and happy holidays together with family and friends. I would like to thank all of you as this will be my last year serving on the Burbank City Council. I am grateful for all of you who have supported me with your […]
Friday, June 24, 2022
Thank you, Burbank! Upon careful thought and reflection, I have decided it is time for me to retire from the Burbank City Council, effective this December. I have discussed this with my wife, Laura and please believe me, this was not easy decision. However, it is one that I make with honor, satisfaction and pride, because I know I have […]
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Burbank, like every other community across the State of California, is currently taking part in the once-in-a-decade process of redrawing the political boundaries for elective offices. Redistricting takes place after the completion of each Census. Over the course of the next few weeks, the Citizens Redistricting Commission will complete its work and establish the Assembly, Senate, and Congressional Districts that […]
Sunday, May 9, 2021
A heartfelt farewell to Mickey DePalo. Burbank will miss Mickey and we will never forget him. While change is a part of life, saying farewell isn’t easy, especially if that someone is Mickey DePalo. Mickey is a good man; our dear Vietnam War veteran, our hero and he is my friend. It has been my honor to have met Mickey, he is […]
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Just over 100 days ago, I took my oath of office and was sworn in as your City Councilmember. While there has been much to learn in my short time on the City Council, I feel increasingly optimistic that our community is well-positioned to build back strong from this unprecedented public health and economic crisis. As a candidate, I advocated […]
Monday, March 15, 2021
Dear Burbank Residents and Business Owners: I am writing today to thank all business owners and residents for doing your part to keep the City of Burbank on the path to recovery. Thank you for complying with the LA County COVID-19 safety requirements. As restaurants and businesses will now be allowed to re-open with less restrictions, together we will get through the end of […]
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Happy New Year Burbank! I know it goes without saying, but 2020 was a very difficult year for our community. However, today we have awoken to a bright new day. A new year brings with it a fresh start and new opportunities. While we will continue to face many of the same challenges that were before […]
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
With the holiday season here, I would like to take a moment to wish each of you best wishes for you and your families through the holidays. This holiday season is going to be unlike anything most of us have ever experience. For most of us, that translates into a Thanksgiving Day celebration that is … different. Our community […]
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Friends and Neighbors, We are going to get through this together. As you may know, our City has declared a State of Local Emergency as part of a continued, proactive approach towards slowing the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. This is unknown territory that we have not experienced before. We need to remain positive, stay healthy and check up on […]
Thursday, December 26, 2019
As this year comes to a conclusion, I would like to wish everyone happiness and good health in the new year. This year has been a bumpy year for many close friends, including my family who has been dealing with the reality of my mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. Yet, during this holiday season I was reminded how blessed […]
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Neighbors and Friends, “I’m truly grateful, Happy Holidays” The holidays give us an opportunity to be thankful for what we have. I am truly grateful for all my blessings. Let us remember those who are less fortunate and reach out to help someone in need. I am honored to continue to serve you and I am thankful for the […]
Friday, November 28, 2014
I received the following letter from Burbank City Councilman/ Vice-Mayor, Bob Frutos, yesterday. “As we begin this holiday season, I have been reflecting on the things I am most grateful for; family, friends and good neighbors. I am thankful to live in a community where we have so many residents who volunteer their time to make wonderful things happen in […]