I will never take campaign donations. I cannot be bought.
The 2020 election is the most important election in West Hollywood history. It's the last chance we have to protect and preserve the character, soul and uniqueness of our Village. The results of the election could change the City dramatically for the worse or send it progressively into the future, while protecting it's soul. The current City Council doesn't care about maintaining West Hollywood as we have always known it. They are in it to accommodate developers. Fish starts to go bad and stink after three days and City Council members do the same after 3 or 4 years. Can you imagine being in that position for 35 years? It's time for new blood, new energy, new ideas on City Council. The old school mentality isn't working anymore. They are giving our town away. Familiarity breeds malfeasance. They just don't care anymore. They have become dissolute when it comes to putting developers and big donors needs before the needs of the Residents.
This City of West Hollywood is owned and operated by out-of-State developers, big donors and vendors. The current City Council does their bidding. The Residents' opinions mean very little to the current city council.
West Hollywood is not prepared for the future, having had the same leadership and mindset for 35 years. If we don't get some fresh representation and new ideas, our town will become just another part of LA and lose its' unique identity and it's' soul.
I will be the first City Council Member who will be an Advocate for Renters and everyday "Residents'" and not major donors.
My top twelve concerns for West Hollywood:
1. Public Safety
2. Renters Rights
3. Quality of life and housing issues for Seniors
4. Women's and Transgender equality and advancement
5. Residential Neighborhood Safety and Improvements
6. Overdevelopment
7. Homelessness
8. City Departmental Accountability and Oversight
9. City Budget review and reform.
10. Campaign Finance Reform
11. City Business Transparency
12. Protect and Develop affordable housing.
I love West Hollywood. I have lived here over 20 years and plan to stay here. I can see how the essence of Weho is slowly changing. Those of us who love West Hollywood just the way it is, need to step up and make sure that elected officials are not influenced to change the West Hollywood we know and love.
Eric Jon Schmidt
54 years old.
Born and Raised in St. Charles, Michigan.
Joined the United States Army right out of High School. Served Honorably in the Army Reserves for six years.
Attended Henry Ford College and The University of Michigan.Majored in Behavioral Sciences.
Moved to Nevada (Las Vegas) in 1995. Worked as an Executive Administrative assistant for Monti Rock III.
Worked as a Certified Fitness Trainer with Entertainers in Las Vegas.
Rented in West Hollywood in 1996. Split my time between LV and LA.
Worked with Clients in both Places.
Moved to West Hollywood Permanently in 2003.
Been with My BFF Jack, an R.N. and A Nurse Practitioner for 18 years. Jack also Serves as a Union Representative (CNA) and contract negotiator.
I have always been very involved in Volunteer Work.
Among Organizations I have worked with are: “Heal the Bay”, “Project Angel Food” and “S.P.C.A”. I have consistently and continue to Volunteer to help Disabled and Homeless People in Los Angeles County.
I am a Disability Advocate helping Disabled People (including emotionally disabled) deal with Employment, Legal, Medical, Financial and Residential Issues.
I am learning Sign Language so I can better Communicate with Deaf People.
I have a Pet named “Peanut”, who is a 10 year old Chihuahua. She is a Certified Service and Therapy Dog. I also have a Shorkie named “Joey” who is a year and a half old. Jack and I are both very active with Animal Rights causes.
