Melissa Michelson (Photo – melissamichelson4alhambra.com)
Community advocate and college professor Melissa Michelson announced Monday that she is running for Alhambra City Council District 5, challenging incumbent Adele Andrade-Stadler in the November election.
By News Desk
Michelson, an Alhambra resident for 18 years and former city commissioner, said her campaign will focus on supporting small businesses, responsible housing, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, neighborhood preservation, and greater transparency at City Hall.
Her advocacy work has included efforts related to campaign finance reform, preservation of Alhambra’s last urban forest, and opposition to a proposed 1,068-unit luxury housing development on polluted land.
Michelson has also advocated for community issues beyond Alhambra, including founding the Altadena Not for Sale movement following the Eaton Fire.
She said City Hall should take a more proactive approach to issues including tree preservation, tenant protections, infrastructure, and government spending.
If elected, Michelson said she would prioritize residents and small businesses, use data and community input in decision-making, and improve transparency and accessibility at City Hall.
Michelson said she will spend the coming weeks meeting with Fifth District residents and building a volunteer-driven campaign. Her campaign says it will not accept donations from developers, contractors, political action committees, or corporations.
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