Los Angele League of Conservation Voters Endorses Mark Burton, Amy Howorth, and David Lesser for Manhattan Beach City Council
LOS ANGELES COUNTY (October 21, 2022) – The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV) – which has supported pro-environment local candidates throughout Los Angeles County for four decades – today announced its endorsement of Mark Burton, Amy Howorth, and David Lesser for Manhattan Beach City Council in the upcoming November 8th election.
Mark Burton
“As a former Councilmember and LA City Attorney, Mark Burton has deep experience working on a myriad of community issues,” said LALCV Director Kirsten James, who led the organization’s endorsement team for this race. “This experience and Mark’s passion for protecting the environment would be an asset to the Manhattan Beach Council.”
More information on Mark Burton’s campaign is available at https://www.burtonforcouncil.com/
Amy Howorth
“Amy Howorth has a proven track record on the environment from her previous service on Council,” said Kirsten James. “If elected she would prioritize Manhattan Beach’s continued sustainability leadership.”
More information on Amy Howorth’s campaign is available at https://www.amyhoworthcitycouncil.com/
David Lesser
“David Lesser sees protecting the environment as a pillar of the work of Council,” said Kirsten James. “If elected, he would prioritize developing solutions to environmental issues such sea level rise, sustainable water supplies, and coastal protection.”
More information on David Lesser’s campaign is available at https://www.davidlesser4mb.com/
As a coastal community with significant visitor traffic, Manhattan Beach faces many environmental challenges, with frequent periods of drought and climate change creating additional pressures.