Realtors honor Councilman Burton
The South Bay Association of Realtors named Councilmember Mark Burton the 2014 “Citizen of the Year.” According to the group, “The Citizen of the Year is recognized for outstanding service to the community” and “personifies a true community spirit and a demonstrated willingness to ‘pitch in’ wherever needed to make a difference in the lives of citizens of their community.” The councilman is a retired Los Angeles County Public Defender and serves as treasurer of the Manhattan Beach Rotary.
Council candidates forum
The Manhattan Beach Residents Association is sponsoring a city council candidates forum on Feb. 12 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Manhattan Beach council chambers. Questions may be submitted through Feb. 3 by calling (310) 379-3277 or emailing YourMBRA@gmail.com.
Mayor Powell State of the City address
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the City event on Jan. 29 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 224 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Mayor Wayne Powell will discuss highlights of last year and what to expect in 2015. For more information and tickets visit ManhattanBeachChamber.com.
Why I (Heart) MB Art contest winners
Winners of the Why I (Heart) MB Art Contest will be announced on Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. The art will be on display through Feb. 20 at City Hall. ER
