About
Laurene Weste is currently serving her seventh term as mayor. She has a proven track record of being a strong advocate for protecting open space and strengthening the Santa Clarita Economy.
As a prior Commissioner for the City Parks and Recreation Commission, Laurene has overseen the establishment of numerous parks, the preservation of thousands of acres of open space, and the construction of a cross-town trail system that is widely heralded as a crowning achievement of our young City.
As a Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Board Member, Laurene spearheaded the drive to save historic 800-acre Mentryville, which is the first oil town in California, for future generations.
As Director of the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging, Laurene has helped safeguard the programs that assist our most experienced citizens and give them the dignity they deserve.
In the future, Laurene would like to see additional open space acquired, roads built to ease congestion, new sports fields created, the continued revitalization of Old Town Newhall, and an open space green belt completely surrounding the City. She would also like to see the preservation of the last un-channeled river in Southern California, the Santa Clara River.
Accomplishments
A Steady Hand on the Budget
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Grown the City's budget reserves to $27 million.
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Delivered a balanced, on-time city budget every year in office.
Protecting Open Space
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Expanded protected open space to 16,000 acres, linked by a 150-mile trail system.
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Secured a $1.4 million state grant to permanently preserve that open space.
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Delivered the 720-acre Haskell Canyon Open Space, including a new 380-acre bike park.
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As a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, preserved thousands of acres of open space and built the City's cross-town trail system.
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Led the drive to save the historic 800-acre Mentryville as a Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Board Member.
Fighting for Our Neighborhoods
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Leading the opposition to a poorly sited State courthouse proposed near McBean Parkway.
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Helped defeat the LA County prison proposed for Saugus.
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Completed David March Park and finished the build-out of Central Park.
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Spearheaded the transfer of the 160-acre William S. Hart Park and Museum from Los Angeles County to the City of Santa Clarita.
Caring for Our Community
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Advocated for veterans' and senior housing.
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As Director of the Committee on Aging, safeguarded programs that give senior residents dignity and support.
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Kept Saugus neighborhoods safe, financially secure, and true to their character.
Priorities
Create a Saugus community center and library.
Continue advocating for veterans' and senior housing.
Acquire additional open space and complete an open-space green belt surrounding the City.
Build roads that ease traffic congestion.
Create new sports fields for local families and youth.
Continue the revitalization of Old Town Newhall.
Preserve the Santa Clara River — the last un-channeled river in Southern California.
Keep District 4 safe, thriving, and true to its family character.
