It is my promise to you the citizens of San Dimas to bring fresh vision, leadership, fiscal accountability and transparency to our community. 

I have a solid foundation of experience, leadership and community involvement to serve as your elected leader. 

To be be your voice on San Dimas City Council, I need your vote, campaign contributions and for you to share with family, neighbors and friends our campaign.

• I have a solid foundation of experience, leadership and community involvement to serve as your elected leader. My community leadership includes; serving as a Public Safety Commissioner for the city of San Dimas, working in partnership with our city officials, civic groups, community organizations and faith-based organizations to address the quality of life issues in our city. 

• My 25+ years’ experience as a law enforcement supervisor provide me the knowledge base to understand and find resolution for the issues and challenges faced by our community. Issues such as at-risk youth, homelessness, emergency preparation, planning for the impact of the Gold Rail Line, Metrolink Quiet Zones, Metrolink plans for double tracking through residential areas and managing the city budget.

• I am proud of our city, having raised two sons here, one son graduated from Damien High School the other from San Dimas High School. They both proudly served in the United States Army, including deployments to combat zones. As such I understand many of the issues that impact veterans and their families.

• As a small business owner headquartered here in San Dimas, I have the time and availability to serve without constraint. My commitment to our community is highlighted by my service.

• I serve as a Public Safety Commissioner for the city of San Dimas, Chair the San Dimas CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), serve as Board Member for National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency, work with at risk youth programs, serve as a member of the McKinley Home Women’s Auxiliary and do volunteer work with my church to address senior citizen, homeless and youth issues. 

 As your elected voice, I want to work for you and with you to:

1.  Establish what I call City Hall in the Neighborhood. A program that quarterly brings city council, city staff, Los Angeles County Fire Department,  the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Humane Society and California Department of Fish and Wildlife to a different neighborhood each to  quarter. This allows the sharing of information and discussion between the entities and citizens on issues of interest or concern. 
2. To work with the School District and Sheriff's Department to obtain a Traffic Safety Grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety for bicycle, skateboard and pedestrian safety programs for our youth.
3. Work with  Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to address potential concerns from the arrival of the Gold Line Light Rail in San Dimas.
4. Work with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to create "Quiet Zones." at no cost to the citizens of San Dimas.
5. Work with  Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority  to address the potential impact on our community should MTA pursue the concept of double tracking.
6. Work with the County of Los Angeles, Watershed and Conservation Authority to ensure the Walnut Creek Wilderness Area provides an opportunity for recreational activities without impacting the quality of life residents.
7. Establish a climate that encourages activities, restaurants, bistros, cafes and other businesses to open in the San Dimas downtown corridor, similar to what La Verne, Covina and Claremont have done. 
8. Establish Community gardens that allow opportunities for senior citizens, families and others to enjoy raising vegetables and flowers.

Emma Ramirez is a long time resident of San Dimas. Emma was a key member of a neighborhood coalition who successfully worked with the city, county and Watershed Conservancy to ensure that the proposed Walnut Creek Wilderness Project would not have a negative impact on the quality of life of our residents.

She is a retired from the city of Los Angeles as a  LAPD Detective Supervisor and LA City Attorney Investigator. She also has extensive experience in the corporate world, and is a small business owner here in San Dimas.

She has a Bachelor Degree from California State University Los Angeles and is a graduate of prestigious leadership courses including:

• ·West Point School of Leadership
• ·LASD, Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute 
• ·Leadership Development –McAfee Institute
• Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Course
• Los Angeles Police Department Detective Supervisor's Course

Emma has a long history of helping others through her involvement with Community Based Organizations and our community serving as 

•  Public Safety Commissioner for the city of San Dimas, 
• Chair the San Dimas CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), 
• Board Member for National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency,  
• McKinley Home Women’s Auxiliary 
•  Volunteer work for her church to address senior citizen, homeless and youth issues. 
• Served as  on the Advisory Board for New Horizons.