COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
RESIDENT ADVOCACY
Pushed City Council to adopt new guidelines for public notification and participation in the development process
Increased opportunities for better outreach and input on the “Parcel B” development project in the heart of Culver City
SCHOOL SUPPORT
Contributed to the creation of the Linwood E. Howe Elementary School edible learning garden, and obtained grants to keep it thriving
Brought in Golden State Water, West Basin Municipal Water District, and the non-profit Surfrider Foundation to spearhead water conservation efforts on the Linwood E. Howe campus
ENVIRONMENT
Promoted and helped build native, edible and water-wise gardens in three Culver City neighborhoods
Held Culver City’s first “Community Think Tank” on plastic waste reduction
Co-coordinated Fiesta La Ballona’s environmental programming and worked to make it a zero-waste event
DEVELOPMENT
Engaged with advocates and non-profits to support quality affordable housing in Culver City
Provided assistance to neighborhood groups to minimize adverse effects of developments in residential areas
Stood firm on scaling back the controversial 4043 Irving Place development to safeguard schoolchildren and preschoolers in the immediate area, to protect neighboring historic homes and to prevent lead contamination during construction
HEALTHY TRANSPORTATION
Helped craft Culver City’s first Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP)
Co-founded Culver City Bicycle Coalition to track BPMP implementation, educate residents about safe riding, and advocate for cycling infrastructure
Served as active member of Safe Routes to School Committee that enabled Culver City to obtain a nearly $500,000 grant to improve walking and biking around the Linwood E. Howe school area, and a $500,000 grant for education, encouragement and enforcement throughout the entire school district
LEADERSHIP
Chair & CEO, Culver City Downtown Neighborhood Association
First Vice-President, Culver City Democratic Club
Secretary, Linwood E. Howe School Site Council
Member, Advisory Committee on Redevelopment
Member, Green Space Advisory Committee
Co-founder, Culver City Bicycle Coalition
Organizer, Transition Culver City
Member, Fiesta La Ballona Committee
Member, Linwood E. Howe Safe Routes To School Committee
Member, Linwood E. Howe PTA, Booster Club, and Green Team
Former Vice-Chair, Culver City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
HONORS
Meghan was awarded “Democrat of the Year” in 2010 by the L.A. County Democratic Party, and was recognized by the National Women’s Political Caucus (L.A. Westside chapter) as one of twelve “Remarkable Women” of 2012 alongside Attorney General Kamala Harris and Assembly members Holly Mitchell and Betsy Butler.
She has received numerous recognitions from local, State, and National elected officials for her significant contributions to her community.
She has pushed for early public notification and participation in the development process, which has been adopted by the City Council.
Meghan has taken the lead on making our streets safer for walking and biking, by educating cyclists and helping to craft and promote the implementation of Culver City’s first Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. She is an active member of the Safe Routes to School Committee that helped the city obtain a nearly $500,000 grant to improve walking and biking around the Linwood E. Howe school area, as well as a $500,000 grant for education, encouragement and enforcement in the entire school district.
Consistently speaking out for the protection of our environment, Meghan has helped organize events, talks and workshops to inspire our community to become greener. She has lead efforts to make Linwood E. Howe Elementary School a sustainable campus.
