Paralusz says labor contracts are key to Manhattan Beach’s fiscal success
Kathleen ParaluszPlanning Commission Chair Kathleen Paralusz wants to continue solving the problems faced by residents if she is elected to City Council next month. Paralusz is among four candidates running for one of two seats in the city’s March 8 City Council election. She has served on city commissions for the past six years, including the Planning Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Parking and Public Improvements Commission. “The reason I’m running is the same reason I’ve served on commissions,” Paralusz said in an interview this week. “I love helping resolve residents’ concerns.” Originally from New Jersey, Paralusz has lived in Manhattan Beach for 11 years. She lives with her husband, Mark, and their 18-month-old daughter. During her time as a Planning Commissioner, Paralusz was involved in a resolution process involving neighbors complaining of noise problems at Shade Hotel. Paralusz said she witnessed democracy at its finest when after a year-long and often heated resolution process, the commission was able to come up with mitigation efforts that alleviated both sides and which council approved with few changes. “We were able to work together to find…
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