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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Torrance Election June 3rd 2014 - Vote Aurelio Mattucci

Hello Everyone,

Exciting News!!!

Less than nine days from now, Torrance will have an election. I am one of the candidates running for City Council. I ask that you take a few minutes and share my name with everyone you think may know someone in the city of Torrance.

I thank you in advance for your continued support and I hope we can soon celebrate a good race.

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Thank you,

Aurelio Mattucci

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

The Candidate Taking Care of Torrance Business

Many concerned Torrance voters are probably asking, “Who should I vote for in the June 3rd Torrance election?” “What are the most important qualities in an outstanding City Councilperson?” Given recent abuses of power in nearby cities like Bell, one major concern when electing any city official is, “Do they have the city’s best interests at heart?” “How will my city councilperson handle the financial responsibility?”

For one Torrance City Council candidate, responsible budgeting practices is a huge priority. Aurelio Mattucci believes in a conservative approach to spending that prioritizes necessity over popularity. With an eye on the future impact of today’s budgeting decisions, Mattucci will “make sure the tax payers are also in the decision process and not unilaterally make decisions that benefit a few and burden all.”

Responsible budgeting also falls in line with Mattucci’s additional concerns of public safety, education and maintaining the beauty of Torrance. When all of these areas are well managed, Mattucci hopes that new businesses will be attracted to set up shop in Torrance and that the businesses already here will have the opportunity to thrive and not just survive. He has created a significant business development plan to support local business interests and promote prosperity.

By focusing spending on the police department to keep our families safe, on our schools to ensure our children have the best advantages for a successful future and helping businesses to become and stay successful here, Torrance City Council candidate Aurelio Mattucci is the candidate who will really take care of Torrance's needs.

Aurelio Mattucci with wife Celeste and son Giuseppe

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

City of Torrance Election 2014 - VOTE Aurelio Mattucci

In less than three weeks the voters of Torrance will choose their future representatives. If you truly want positive changes to happen, then you need to cut the chains that connect us to current and past administrations. Same Blood line, ...same results. You may or may not believe Torrance will go bankrupt in the near future. All I can base my theory on is the budget itself. The so called solution will never work because we are not hiring enough new people and the "new" contributions are not enough to fill the $400 million dollar void. The fact that our city has to dip into reserve accounts to pay bills is a fact that leads me to believe we have an issue. The biggest issue facing us right now is the unfunded pension liabilities. I have heard some people say I don't care about the city workers. That couldn't farther than the truth. The fact I want to stop the bleeding is a good example of an attempt to save the jobs. My plan is to start from the highest paid positions and work our way down. I don't want to take away pensions or push our work force out of the city. I want to see why we have overtime pay that sometimes exceeds the base salary of an employee. I want to see what added benefits we are offering that employees could do without. I'd also like to see a transparent itemized list of "Added Benefits" offered to some of our highest paid employees in the State. I understand we need to offer careers and not just jobs, but the truth is we can't afford to stay on track with what is there now. I can't except the fact that our streets and sidewalks have been neglected for decades and we (the citizens of Torrance) have to wait around for the economy to pick up. Last time I checked we have not been in a 50 year recession. Let's hold our politicians accountable for their promises and let's make sure our tax dollars are truly at work for the general well being of the public and not just a few individuals. I love my city, many of my friends work in city hall. I want to help retain these jobs, offer careers and still maintain our city as it should be. We can find the balance only if we work together as a team. The public must vote, and speak up. After all, the city belongs to you.
I ask for your vote, not for a political seat but for the representative that you deserve.
Aurelio Mattucci
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City of Torrance Aurelio Mattucci

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

City of Torrance Business Development Plan by Aurelio Mattucci

Business Development Plan
By Aurelio Mattucci
Having a solid business environment benefits both residents and business owners. Remember that this is the same revenue we need to fix our streets and sidewalks.
Over the past two years I have... personally visited over 3,800 businesses and about 1,500 residents. I have asked the same question over and over, “What would you like improved in the city?” Most answers started with, Oh Boy….
I am a commercial real estate broker and I specialize in business relocation and startups. As a council member, my focus will be in bringing new business to Torrance and help the existing businesses thrive and not just survive. City Hall must become a working partner in people’s lives and allow new business to flow in without any major red tape and obstacles.

The plan is to simultaneously tackle the issues from all angles.
Internally:
1. Lower the business license tax to a flat $99 a year for businesses that have less than 5 employees or annual gross revenue not exceeding $500,000.
2. Waive the business license tax for the first year on any new business.
3. Streamline the permitting process and allow applications to initiate online.
4. Lower our permit fees by 25% across the board
5. Eliminate the annual “Fire Inspection Fee” on businesses under 5 employees or under 2,000 square feet of space.
6. Allow real estate agents to install Open House signs on public property the day of the open house, limited to 6 signs per day, per agent. Signs of course may not block or partially block any public right of way. Current ordinance does not allow for any open house signs.
7. “Gratitude is the new Attitude” we must change our attitude at the counter. I have spoken to many residents and business owners and the number one complaint is the attitude. Of course this can only be fixed if we find the root of the problem, which usually points to work environment, poor management and no clear understanding of the city’s vision.

Externally:

1. Our Economic Development Department needs to reach out to business owners and not wait for them to contact them. One thing we need to keep in mind is that most self-employed have issues with time, not enough of it. When I met with Fran Fulton from this department I was happy to see that they were taking a proactive approach to contacting business owners, but had very low turnouts. I suggested a door to door campaign and workshops set up inside the business owners’ locations.
2. In addition we need to tap into the multi-million dollar resource we have just a few miles away, The Port of Los Angeles. We need to reach out to the thousands of multinational companies that utilize the Port of Los Angeles and invite them to our city. We have over 1 million square feet of available space in Torrance. Filling this space will generate the much needed revenue we’ve been waiting for. Incentives need to be put in place to induce new growth. Most business growth is in relocation and not new business. We need to remind ourselves that it’s easier to lose a business than it is to attract one. The incentives should include waiving permit fees and business licensing fees for the first year. This will stir up growth within the city and revenue will be balanced by the added jobs.
3. If we want to be a business friendly city, we need to show the public the difference between us and neighboring cities. Yes, we have over 400 world headquarters in Torrance and that is remarkable, but being number 1 takes constant efforts. Our reputation in the business environment is not as favorable as public officials try to tell us.

Let’s bring back prosperity in our city and attract shoppers from all over. Let’s make Torrance a destination and not just a drive through city.

Aurelio Mattucci
www.voteformattucci.com

Aurelio Mattucci for Torrance City Council

City of Torrance Business Development Plan by Aurelio Mattucci

Aurelio Mattucci Business Development Plan for City of Torrance

Business Development Plan

By Aurelio Mattucci

Over the past two years I have personally visited over 3,800 businesses and about 1,500 residents. I have asked the same question over and over, “What would you like improved in the city?” Most answers started with, Oh Boy….

I am a commercial real estate broker and I specialize in business relocation and startups. As a council member, my focus will be in bringing new business to Torrance and help the existing businesses thrive and not just survive. City Hall must become a working partner in people’s lives and allow new business to flow in without any major red tape and obstacles.

The plan is to simultaneously tackle the issues from all angles.

Internally:

1. Lower the business license tax to a flat $99 a year for businesses that have less than 5 employees or annual gross revenue not exceeding $500,000.

2. Waive the business license tax for the first year on any new business.

3. Streamline the permitting process and allow applications to initiate online.

4. Lower our permit fees by 25% across the board

5. Eliminate the annual “Fire Inspection Fee” on businesses under 5 employees or under 2,000 square feet of space.

6. Allow real estate agents to install Open House signs on public property the day of the open house, limited to 6 signs per day, per agent. Signs of course may not block or partially block any public right of way. Current ordinance does not allow for any open house signs.

7. “Gratitude is the new Attitude” we must change our attitude at the counter. I have spoken to many residents and business owners and the number one complaint is the attitude. Of course this can only be fixed if we find the root of the problem, which usually points to work environment, poor management and no clear understanding of the city’s vision.

Externally:

1. Our Economic Development Department needs to reach out to business owners and not wait for them to contact them. One thing we need to keep in mind is that most self-employed have issues with time, not enough of it. When I met with Fran Fulton from this department I was happy to see that they were taking a proactive approach to contacting business owners, but had very low turnouts. I suggested a door to door campaign and workshops set up inside the business owners’ locations.

2. In addition we need to tap into the multi-million dollar resource we have just a few miles away, The Port of Los Angeles. We need to reach out to the thousands of multinational companies that utilize the Port of Los Angeles and invite them to our city. We have over 1 million square feet of available space in Torrance. Filling this space will generate the much needed revenue we’ve been waiting for. Incentives need to be put in place to induce new growth. Most business growth is in relocation and not new business. We need to remind ourselves that it’s easier to lose a business than it is to attract one. The incentives should include waiving permit fees and business licensing fees for the first year. This will stir up growth within the city and revenue will be balanced by the added jobs.

3. If we want to be a business friendly city, we need to show the public the difference between us and neighboring cities. Yes, we have over 400 world headquarters in Torrance and that is remarkable, but being number 1 takes constant efforts. Our reputation in the business environment is not as favorable as public officials try to tell us.

Let’s bring back prosperity in our city and attract shoppers from all over. Let’s make Torrance a destination and not just a drive through city.

Aurelio Mattucci

Friday, April 18, 2014

Responsibilities of Your Next Torrance City Councilperson

What does the Torrance City Council do and how does its work affect you?

As a Charter City, Torrance is governed by a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of the Mayor and six City Council members. The Mayor and Council members are elected at large by registered voters of the City and each serve a four-year term. Elections are held every two years, on the even year.

Unlike some cities, such as Los Angeles, that have three or more or even no term limits, the City of Torrance has a two term limit for Council and Mayoral positions. Setting these kinds of term limits is one effective way to prevent corruption and stagnation due to career politicians holding office for decades or more. With an eight year total for a single position, Torrance voters are able to ensure that their elected representatives, such as City Council candidate Aurelio Mattucci, will truly hold the best interests of the city and its residents at the forefront of the decision making process. Mattucci is a shining example of a long-term resident who deeply cares about his home town and its future.

In this type of Council/Manager form of government, the City Council carries a number of significant responsibilities that directly affect residents. They are responsible for:

Adopting Legislation
Setting Policy
Adjudicating Issues
Establishing the Budget of the City.

One of the Council’s most important duties is creating and managing the City’s budget, which is also one of the primary issues Aurelio Mattucci stands for. Mattucci is concerned with planning a budget with a mind for the future because, “years from now we will have to deal with the decisions of today.” When elected, he will take a conservative approach to spending, prioritizing expenditures by “necessity not popularity.”

Other functions of The City Council are to appoint the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager acts as the administering head of the government and works closely with the Council to implement policy and laws. In the capacity of their offices, Council members and the Mayor may serve as representatives on intergovernmental and regional boards, commissions and committees. The Council will also appoint volunteers to serve on various advisory boards, commissions and committees.

In a spirit of transparency and accountability, Council members and the Mayor are directly accountable to the electorate. In their work, they must constantly weigh the interests of individuals and groups with the needs of the entire community. For a candidate like Aurelio Mattucci, that is just what he plans to do when serving the city of Torrance that he has loved for over 30 years.

The Council meets every Tuesday in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3031 Torrance Boulevard, unless specifically adjourned to another time or place. Regular business generally starts at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise publicly noticed. Closed door Executive Sessions may occasionally convene, as authorized under the Ralph M. Brown Act, at 5:30 p.m.

Torrance City Council

Friday, April 11, 2014

Mattucci Makes Plans for Responsible Budgeting

With this week’s guilty pleas and sentencing for officials involved in the City of Bell misappropriation of funds scandal, many So-Cal voters are likely concerned about responsible budgeting. When a population elects their local representatives, they are entrusting their future, finances and peace of mind to their new representatives. Scandals like what occurred in Bell terribly damage the public’s faith in local government.

For Torrance City Council candidate, Aurelio Mattucci, maintaining the public’s trust is extremely important. This will begin with careful and conservative budget management with forethought and planning for the future. Mattucci’s stance on managing the city budget includes these points:

“…We must always take into consideration the fact that years from now we will have to deal with the decisions of today.”
Maintaining “a conservative approach to spending and prioritizes expenditures by necessity not popularity.”
Regarding pensions, “I want to make sure both the tax payers and employees are protected and treated fairly.”
Consider “the cost of living in our area and make sure we can continue to hold on to good employees and not just give them a job but a career with a retirement that will allow them and their families to remain residents of Torrance.”
Listening to residents to “make sure the tax payers are also in the decision process and not unilaterally make decisions that benefit a few and burden all.”

Candidate Mattucci has lived in Torrance since 1977 and is invested in the future of his city. He will be appearing at upcoming public forum events to meet with voters and answer questions. The next forums at which he is scheduled to appear are:

April 17th 8:00 am - Nakano Theater Torrance, 3330 Civic Center Dr., 90503
April 23rd 6:30 pm - Bartlett Center Old Torrance, 1318 Cravens Ave., 90501

Visit www.voteformattucci.com to learn more about what Aurelio Mattucci stands for and his position on the issues.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Torrance Offers Something For Everyone

The City of Torrance, California is one of those rare family friendly communities where people get involved, neighbors know each other and there are a wide range of events and activities available at any moment. This is one of the many reasons City Council candidate Aurelio Mattucci is running for office - to get involved and stay involved to promote Public Safety, Education, responsible Budget management and enhancing the city’s natural beauty with regular Curb Appeal maintenance and care.

There are dozens of activities and events happening in Torrance throughout the month of April to inform, entertain, educate and promote good health for Torrance residents and families. Voters can meet candidates in the upcoming city election at open public forums. Foodies can find great fresh foods at the Torrance Certified Farmer’s Market. Nature lovers can enjoy bird watching and more or volunteer for habitat preservation efforts at theMadrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and Torrance Dental Arts is offering FREE oral cancer screenings throughout the month of April, Mondays-Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Book lovers of all ages can find likeminded readers at a number of story time events at local libraries. The Teen Spring Fling invites teens to enjoy a candy hunt and other games at the Henderson Library on Monday, April 14. Kids, parents and caregivers can enjoy a relaxing Pajama-Rama Evening Storytime at both the Walteria Library and North Torrance Library. Throw on your pjs, bring a pillow and curl up for a great story with the whole family! Visit the Community Calendar for a complete list of Torrance library events.

Arts and music fans can enjoy a variety of concerts and performances at the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. Friday, April 18 features a concert from Allan Harris, a 3 time winner of New York Nightlife’s “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist” and the man whom Tony Bennett has called, “my favorite singer.”

These are all just a small sampling of the range of activities to be found in Torrance and one of the many reasons candidate Mattucci has loved living here for the past 36 years. For a complete list of April events in Torrance see the community calendar HERE. To learn more about Aurelio Mattucci’s campaign for Torrance City Council, visit www.voteformattucci.com.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Public Safety a Top Priority for Aurelio Mattucci

Residents of Torrance, California generally feel safe in their homes. Some feel so safe that they may even forget to lock windows and doors at night. But that sense of security has been threatened recently by a spree of cat burglaries.

The DailyBreeze.com has reported on three different cases of burglars slipping into homes in the middle of the night while the residents were home and sleeping. The cat burglars found entry through an unlocked window in one case and in the other two through an unlocked sliding glass side door and even an unlocked front door.

Torrance police are reminding residents that taking this simple precaution of locking doors and windows is the first step in home security and can prevent not only loss of property but also protect against violent crimes. Torrance police Sgt. Bob Watt said. “People are breaking into houses when people are home. We’re a bit concerned of the safety issue. They take very little property and are doing it for the adrenaline rush.”

On March 21, a man sneaked into a home in the 22900 block of Anza Avenue at 2:30 a.m., but ran away when the sleeping resident woke up and screamed. Another burglary occurred around 3:30 a.m. six days later in the 21800 block of Linda Drive. There, a male in his late teens or early twenties entered a home through an unlocked front door, and stole a few electronics. Again, the intruder fled after being confronted by a resident. And the third incident occurred about midnight March 30 when someone snuck into a home in the 4800 block of Via El Sereno through a sliding glass door and stole a laptop computer.

Torrance also saw a jump in “distraction” burglaries in February. In a distraction burglary, a suspect knocks on the front door to talk to and distract residents while other suspects break in through another entrance to steal. Both of these types of crimes may often be committed by young people seeking excitement but criminals looking for a thrill are unpredictable. While fortunately no one was harmed in any of these recent cases, if Torrance becomes known as an easy place to target such crimes could escalate in frequency and severity.

For Torrance City Council Candidate, Aurelio Mattucci, Public Safety is at the top of his priority list. He strives to foster a community where residents continue to feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods, never living in fear. Candidate Mattucci is a strong supporter of the Police Department and will work to ensure all their needs are met when he is elected to City Council. And, just like the police department encourages residents to take appropriate precautions to protect their homes, Mattucci believes in protection through community involvement. Volunteering, neighborhood watch programs, and landlord participation are all part of his Public Safety plan.

Anyone with information about the above-mentioned crimes can call the Torrance Police Department at 310-618-5571. To learn more, contribute or endorse Aurelio Mattucci for Torrance City Council, please visit www.voteformattucci.com.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

City Council Candidate Mattucci to Appear at Public Forums in April

Torrance voters will have many opportunities in the upcoming weeks to meet their mayoral and city council candidates. There are several public forum events scheduled throughout the month of April and into May. Each event will be structured a little differently as far format, but candidates will be answering questions on their plans and views at each event.

An event on Monday at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center showed that the voters and candidates are very committed to this race. Over 200 residents, including outgoing Mayor Frank Scotto, were in attendance. 15 of the 16 City Council candidates answered almost a dozen questions submitted prior to the event by residents. It was a great opportunity for candidates, such as real estate broker and long term resident Aurelio Mattucci, to meet voters face to face, shake hands with their future constituents and address their concerns head-on.

Tonight, voters can meet the candidates at South High School at 7:00 pm. The campaigners should get even more time tonight to really get their points across and let the voters understand their stances on the issues. A Torrance Home Owners Association has prepared a list of just five questions that each of the candidates attending will answer in detail. City Council Candidate Aurelio Mattucci is expected to discuss his four main points of concern: Public Safety, Education, Budgetand Curb Appeal. He also plans to attend more events, including on Thursday, April 17th and April 23rd. Visit www.voteformatttucci.com to stay up to date on more Mattucci appearances, to volunteer or support.

Here are all the public forum events scheduled for this week and through May.

Wednesday: City Council candidates forum at 7 p.m. at South High School, 4801 Pacific Coast Highway.
• Thursday: Mayoral candidates breakfast and forum at 8 a.m. at Doubletree Hotel, 21333 Hawthorne Blvd. Cost is $22. Registration: 310-543-3113 or www.TorranceChamber.com
• Thursday: Mayoral and City Council social at 7 p.m. at Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive.
• April 10: Mayoral and city clerk forum at 6:30 p.m. at Bartlett Senior Center, 1318 Cravens Ave.
• April 16: Mayoral forum at 7 p.m. at Anza Elementary School, 21400 Ellinwood Drive.
• April 17: City Council candidates breakfast and forum at 7:30 a.m. at Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. Cost is $17. Registration: 310-543-3113 or www.TorranceChamber.com.
• April 23: City Council forum at 6:30 p.m. at Barlett Senior Center, 1318 Cravens Ave.
• April 29: City Council forum at 6:30 p.m. at Toyota USA Automobile Museum, 19600 Van Ness Ave.
• May 8: Mayoral and city clerk forum at 7 p.m. at Toyota USA Automobile Museum, 19600 Van Ness Ave.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

April 2nd City Council Candidate Forum at South High School

Meet Torrance City Council candidate, Aurelio Mattucci this Wednesday, April 2nd at South High School. The open forum event will take place in the South High School cafeteria at 4801 Pacific Coast Highway, starting at 7:00 pm.

Come out to this event to learn more about Mattucci’s platform, which centers around four basic issues. These are concerns that all cities face but are too often neglected. As the next member of the Torrance City Council Mattucci will focus his energy on:

Public Safety

Education

Budget

Curb Appeal

Mattucci believes in a hands-on approach to all of these issues that includes community involvement and volunteerism. The neighborhoods and schools belong to the residents of Torrance and we are all responsible for making them the safest, most beautiful and most efficient they can be. The more that residents support public safety, police and fire departments, form neighborhood watch programs and pick up a paint brush to improve school facilities, the more the whole city can thrive. Everyone wants to feel safe and we can all contribute.

Aurelio Mattucci will also work toward responsible budgeting that plans for today and tomorrow. “I want to make sure our City takes a conservative approach to spending and prioritizes expenditures by necessity not popularity.” At the same time, Mattucci still wants that all important community involvement with allocating funds for education and other necessary services that any city oversees. “The tax payers should be in control of where the funds go on all levels,” says Mattucci.

As a real estate broker, Aurelio Mattucci also understands the very real importance of curb appeal. It’s that element of delight when pulling up to a location that is inviting and exciting. Curb appeal makes a prospective home or business owner want to take a closer look and to make the crucial decision of whether or not to call a place home. Drawing new residents and businesses to Torrance is an all important factor in the future growth and prosperity of the city as a whole. But if buildings are abandoned, sidewalks are cracked and cluttered with weeds and streets are deteriorating, that inviting and exciting feeling will never flourish. Mattucci will work toward planting trees, removing concrete and beautifying the City of Torrance with the help and support of its residents. This is your home and when you come home, it should feel like home.

Show your support for public safety, education, budget control and curb appeal when you meet City Council Candidate Aurelio Mattucci at any of these upcoming events.

• April 2nd 7:00 pm - South High Cafeteria

• April 3rd 7:00 pm - Nakano Theater Torrance

• April 17th 8:00 am - Nakano Theater Torrance

• April 23rd 6:30 pm - Bartlett Center Old Torrance

Learn more, contribute and support Aurelio Mattucci for Torrance City Council at www.voteformattucci.com.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Aurelio Mattucci lived in Torrance 11 years

As the profiles get posted, the questions start coming.
Today I was asked about my residence history and challenged on the fact that I have lived in Torrance for 11 years.
Here is my story...
I originally moved to Torrance in 1977 at the age of 6 and attended 5 years of Seaside Elementary School. We later moved back to Italy for three years and soon enough moved back to Torrance as we realized Italy was no longer for us. That is when I enrolled at South High School. The family only after a couple of years moved to South Redondo Beach where my parents built their dream home and it's where they continue to live to this day. As for myself I didn't move back to Torrance until 2003 (old Torrance). I later moved to San Pedro and lived in a three unit building that we owned. After getting married and getting pregnant with our first child, we decided to raise our family where we felt most comfortable and at home, Torrance. Torrance is my home, it's where I spent my early childhood years, it's where I learned my first English words, it's the place I first rode a skateboard and fell off of one as well. Torrance has given me everything a person could ever want and all I want to do is give something back.

Aurelio Mattucci with wife Celeste and son Giuseppe.

Monday, March 10, 2014

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