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Re-Elect Dean Francois to Hermosa Beach City Council
Why I'm Running
I was elected to the Hermosa Beach City Council four years ago, and it has been an honor to serve the best little beach city in the world.
I ran because I love this town — its beach culture, its small-town atmosphere, and its people. I'm engaged in that culture every day, and I believe it matters to have a council member who is truly part of it.
Over the last four years I've focused on protecting what makes Hermosa special, cutting red tape so businesses can thrive, and making sure residents feel good about calling Hermosa home.
I've also experienced firsthand the public safety and traffic challenges facing our community. It's an issue that is dear to my heart, and I am committed to improving safety for our residents, businesses, and visitors.
As we enter a period of tighter budgets, we must be more fiscally accountable than ever. I will continue to push for greater transparency and fiscal discipline at City Hall to ensure every dollar is spent wisely and every voice is heard.
I'm running for reelection to keep Hermosa safe, financially strong, and true to itself.
Community Involvement
Long-time Disaster Volunteer with the American Red Cross
CERT – Community Emergency Response Team member
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Hermosa Beach Sister City Association
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Mediator with Dispute Resolution Services (South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution), Hermosa Beach.​
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Hermosa Beach Historical Society, volunteer
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Redondo Beach Historical Society former board member, & President
Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce
Redondo Beach Traffic, Public Works, & Preservation Commissions, serving repeated terms as Chair
Sierra Club – elected Board Member, Palos Verdes/South Bay Group Executive Management Committee
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Long-time volunteer for Heal the Bay
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Santa Monica Baykeeper/LAWaterkeeper – Storm Water Monitor & Educator.
South Bay Parkland Conservancy
Concord Coalition "putting the National Debt on a sustainable course", Founding member & South Bay Coordinator
South Bay Bicycle Coalition.
Hermosa Beach Bicycle Masterplan Sub Committee.
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Volunteer Adaptive Ski Instructor with "Unrecables Program"
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“Dean Francois is an environmental champion and that makes him the best choice for the Hermosa Beach City Council.”
Paul Koretz, LA City Councilmember
“Dean knows Hermosa. He’s been involved in our community for four decades and has worked to make Hermosa Beach a better place to live."
Hermosa Community Leaders
