Adding to her campaign’s growing number of supporters, Culver City Council candidate Nancy Barba was honored with an endorsement from the Sierra Club, a leading 132 year-old environmental organization with 3.8 million members.
The Angeles Chapter’s David Haake congratulated Barba on the Sierra Club’s support for her campaign, thanking the candidate for her leadership in Culver City. “Our endorsement sends a message of your strong support for the environment and your proven track record in environmental issues,” Haake said.
“My values and vision are informed by climate change mitigation, climate adaptation, equity, justice, inclusion, and anti-racism,” said Barba. “I am a climate practitioner who directs building decarbonization and energy efficiency market transformation programs for a living, which gives me a unique set of qualifications to lead the city into a low-carbon future.”
The first-time City Council candidate describes herself as, “a proud urban environmentalist” who recognizes “the importance of planning for the future with smart growth strategies.” Barba’s knowledge of environmental issues is informed by her professional achievements working with government and utility clients to deliver decarbonization and energy efficiency programs.
Nancy Barba is a mom, a wife, and a first-generation Latina who believes in building consensus to solve problems. She is a climate leader, a housing advocate, and an equity champion who has dedicated herself to improving life in Culver City for all.
Barba’s extensive past public service includes serving as a Culver City Planning Commission Chair, Culver City Finance Advisory Committee Member, a Culver City Pride Ride and Rally Steering Committee Member, a Rancho Higuera Neighborhood Association Board Member, President of the MOMS Club of Culver City East, Co-President of the Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children’s Center Parent Advisory League, and a Walk and Roller Committee CoChair at El Marino Language School.
The candidate’s well-received campaign has attracted prominent endorsements from elected leaders, including Culver City Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, Culver City Council Member Freddy Puza, City of West Hollywood Mayor John Erickson, City of West Hollywood Vice Mayor Chelsea Byers, Santa Monica Council Member Caroline Torosis, City of Burbank Council Member Konstantine Anthony, Culver City School Board Vice President Triston Ezidore, and
Los Angeles Unified Board of Education Member Dr. Rocío Rivas, as well as former Culver City Mayor and National Sierra Club Board Director Meghan Sahli-Wells, former Culver City Mayor Gary Silbiger, former Culver City Mayor David Hauptman, and former Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor.
Barba is also backed by numerous current and former appointed officials, including Culver City Planning Commissioner Jennifer Carter, former Housing & Homelessness Committee Vice Chair Bubba Fish, Culver City Housing Technical Advisory Committee Member Johanna Gullick, Culver City Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Chair Michelle Weiner, and Metro Public Safety Advisory Committee Member Olga Lexell, as well as countless Culver City neighbors, residents, and community members. A list of Barba’s endorsements can be found at https://www.nancybarba.com/endorsements.
Nancy Barba has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Operations and Maintenance Accredited Professional, a Certified Green Building Professional, and a Certified GreenPoint Advisor.
The Culver City Council election will be held with the U.S. General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Culver City residents are encouraged to vote.
To learn more or support Nancy Barba’s campaign, please visit her campaign’s website at www.nancybarba.com.
James Klein
