LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Mayor Franklin declares State of the City “strong”
by Mark McDermott Mayor Joe Franklin’s late-starting and very local career in politics has been premised mostly on a single quality. His downright giddy love for his adopted hometown of Manhattan Beach. And so what was surprising about Franklin’s first State of the City address was certainly not its effusiveness but rather its brevity. For a man known for passionate but lengthy occasional soliquoys at the council dais, Franklin gave an economical speech, albeit one brimming with positivity for the past, present, and future of the city. It began with a video of Manhattan Beach with Franklin intoning enthusiastically about what the City has recently accomplished. “This past year has been nothing short of remarkable,” Franklin said, referencing the underrated but important completion of Peck Reservoir and the construction of Fire Station #2. “These endeavors lay the groundwork for a more resilient and sustainable future and provide a wide array of emergency response and support services to our community, serving our residents on the East Side.” Franklin, himself an outdoor enthusiast, also sang the praises of the City’s recreational offerings. Whether you’re looking to take an art or…
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