District 4 candidates prepare for Redondo Beach election
This is the last installment in a series of Redondo Beach City Council candidate profiles. Below are snapshots of the District 4 candidates, in the order they appear on the ballot. Voters hit the polls on Tuesday, March 5. Jan Jeffreys. Photo courtesy of Jan Jeffreys Library commissioner Jan Jeffreys believes she is well-positioned for a seat on City Council because she has “the experience, credentials, education and the time to serve.” About nine years ago, Jeffreys started volunteering at Perry Park, across the road from her townhouse. She organized parties and events for seniors – a demographic with a special place in her heart, given her own parents passed away when she was young. That led to a higher level of community engagement, and in the early 2000s she started attending public meetings for the Heart of the City project and becoming involved with fundraising campaigns for the Redondo Beach libraries. Eventually, Jeffreys was appointed library commissioner, a position that enabled her to focus on fundraising for the North Branch, which is located in her district. If elected, she will prioritize safety, community integration – “I’m big on getting to know who your neighbors…
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