Board Memberships
Water Replenishment District Board of Directors
Elected governing board with policy, budget, and oversight authority
Rotary Club of Palos Verdes Sunset
Local chapter of Rotary International bringing together community and business leaders to support service projects, civic engagement, and charitable activities in Palos Verdes.
Positions
Torrance Education Foundation
Nonprofit organization that raises funds and provides support for educational programs in the Torrance Unified School District.
Mike Griffiths
[Rep-leaning] Former Torrance City Councilmember with prior service on the Planning Commission and environmental advisory commissions.
David Kartsonis
[Rep] Candidate for Torrance City Council District 1 and Chair of the Torrance Planning Commission, with prior service on city commissions and leadership roles in local nonprofits.
Betty Lieu
[Dem] Candidate for Torrance City Council District 5 and TUSD Board Trustee, with prior service on city commissions and a background in education governance and public service.
Tasha Cerda
[Rep-Lean] Mayor of the City of Gardena with prior service as city councilmember and city clerk; represents the city on multiple regional and intergovernmental bodies.
Scott Houston
Public relations professional, water district board member, and community advocate running for California Assembly District 66.
Sara Deen
School board member, small business owner, and dentist running for California Assembly District 66.
Paul Seo
[Dem] Paul H. Seo is a Rancho Palos Verdes mayor and DOJ prosecutor whose influence centers on public safety, legal oversight, and city governance shaped by his military and prosecutorial background.
Shannon Ross
Shannon Ruiz Ross is an AD-66 candidate and county beach commissioner with deep ties to labor, coastal governance, and neighborhood councils across the South Bay.
Jean Adelsman
[Dem-leaning] Jean Adelsman is a Torrance Civil Service Commissioner and TOCA board member, with a long career in journalism and local civic engagement.
Jimmy Gow
[Dem] Torrance civic leader and community advocate with service on city commissions, neighborhood organizations, and involvement in local redistricting and homelessness policy.
Federal Election Campaign Contributions
Robert Garcia
US Representative from California
Laura Friedman
CA-30 Congressperson-elect, former Representative CA District 43 (D)
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Online donation processor
Memberships
Katherman For WRD 2024
Campaign committee supporting Katherman’s 2024 run for the Water Replenishment District Board.
