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 MEA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2012
 Aaron
Meza
e-mail:
Aaron.Meza@SMGOV.NET
President - Citywide - 2012
"I have been working for the City of Santa Monica since 1990, since then, I have witnessed a lot of changes. It's a new year and I have a positive outlook for 2012. My goal for this year is to work with past and present board members to unite all MEA members so that we can take proactive measures to have a say in our day-to-day working environment. I look forward to working with the membership and I will do my best to be of service."
 Myesha Jones
310-458-2201 x5706
e-mail:
Myesha.Jones@SMGOV.NET
Vice President - Citywide - 2012
"As a MEA member for the last 5 years, I feel it is extremely important to boost the level of confidence the members have in their board by being honest and transparent. My main goal is to improve communication and the interaction with the board and the members they serve. I am committed to the MEA mission and vision to improve the quality of life of Santa Monica employees and ensuring secure futures for ourselves and our families. Rebuilding a strong and solid union is what is required as we move forward. The possibilities are endless if we stand together."
 April Hansen
310-458-8241
e-mail: april.hansen@smmea.org
Past President - 2011
Statement pending.
 Robert
Griffin
310-458-8693
e-mail:
robert.griffin@smmea.org
Director - Beach Maintenance, Pier, Promenade
Maintenance, Transportation Maintenance (BBB) - 2 years
Statement pending.
 Linnea
Hernandez
310-458-2201 x 5591
e-mail:
linnea.hernandez@smmea.org
Director - City Hall, Finance & Risk Management - 2 year
"I am thrilled to have been elected again to represent the MEA as a Board Director. I have been a Board Director and Treasurer in the past and have always voted for the good of the membership without any personal agenda. I have also been with the City 18 years so I have a lot of experience dealing with issues in the workplace; giving assistance to many employees even when I was not on the Board. I would like to thank everyone who voted for me. During my term, I will strive to foster more teamwork within the Board to work cohesively together. I will do my best to represent our members with dignity and strength to handle all of your concerns and issues."
 Stephen Demmer
310-458-2220 x 5867
e-mail:
stephen.demmer@smmea.org
Director - City Hall, Finance & Risk Management - 2 years
"As we move into 2010, we have a lot of challenges ahead. The budget of our city and of cities around us are the big news. Our negotiations start in 2011, and we have started preparing to do the best for the membership. I feel that you have great people representing you with this year’s board, and we can get a lot done for our group. Thank you for your confidence, and your votes, we are here for MEA!"
 Colette
Nellish
310-458-8518
e-mail:
Colette.Nellish@smmea.org
Director - City Yards & Arcadia - 2 years
"Since 1949 the MEA has represented City of Santa Monica employees & their families by providing legal protection, securing reasonable wages, good working conditions & other benefits for its members.
Recently we have experienced significant losses in our contract negotiations.
Now that I have been given the privilege of serving the membership,
I see my role as trying to restore what we have lost, protecting what we still have, & reuniting the membership. With your help I believe we can accomplish these goals as we continue the outstanding work we do serving the City of Santa Monica."
 Laura Johnson
310-458-8535
e-mail: laura.johnson@smmea.org
Director - City Yards & Arcadia - 2 years
"I have been working for the Water Resources Division, City Yards for over 11 years. As a newly elected director, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who believed in and voted for me. I will do my best to live up to your expectations. I have been a steward for only a short time and I am delighted to be given the opportunity to serve as a member of both the Stewards Committee and the Board of Directors. I will give whatever time is required to serve the needs of the membership. Let’s all work together and make
'things' happen."
 Orvilette
Echols
310-458-2220 x 5469
e-mail:
orvilette.echols@smmea.org
Director - Event Facilities, Transportation Admin. (BBB),
Airport, Water Admin. - 2 Years
"I am honored to have been elected Director of Event Facilities,
Transportation Admin. (BBB), Airport and Water Admin. I am capable and
willing to work hard for the employees our association represents. I
pledge to be attentive and respectful of the needs of the membership.
I pledge to act upon your concerns and assist (and insist) that members are
informed of the business of MEA.
I encourage members to become more involved in our Union!"
 Stephen
Jones
310-458-8615
e-mail:
Stephen.Jones@SMGOV.NET
Director - Library, Ken Edwards, Housing - 2012
Statement pending.
 Angela Walton
323-823-9016 9pm-5am
e-mail: Angela.Walton@smmea.org
Director - Open Space Management, Cemetery & Airport
Maintenance - 2 years
"As a newly elected director. I plan to be a part of
positive and motivating changes. I plan to restore the members confidence.
By being about the needs of members. Such as, the way I fight for fairness.
I plan to interact with members, listen, listen, and listen more. I hope to
be a representative that the members will say Angie believes in us; Angie
fights for us; Angie is about us."
 Mike
Cveyich
310-458-8421
e-mail: mike.cveyich@smmea.org
Director - Police & Fire Department - 2010
"I have been a Crime Prevention Coordinator for thirty years. I've also worked as an inventory clerk/city yards-warehouse, street maintenance/asphalt crew-city yards, and as a janitor & maintenance/city hall, going back to 1966. In the nineties, I served on the MEA Board for two years. I want to make sure MEA continues to be part of the Coalition and that MEA members receive the best representation possible during negotiations. I will strive to make the MEA organization as transparent and accountable in all of its operational proceedings. United we stand - divided - we'll certainly fall short of what we should achieve."
 Suzie Kim
310-458-2201 x2627
e-mail: Suzie.Kim@SMGOV.NET
Director - Police & Fire Departments - 2 Years
"I’ve been employed by the City of Santa Monica for 14 years and my involvement with MEA started by listening to my co-workers who have held or currently hold positions on the board. I was a steward for a year and then completed the Directors term for Art Lopez when he promoted. This is my first full term as an elected member of the MEA board and I look forward to helping other employees better understand their contract, MOU, and rights and responsibilities as City employees."
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