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Corridori, Reinhardt won’t seek reelection
City council race begins
By Stephanie Bertholdo
Reinhardt hinted, however, that he might change his mind. “I do not intend to run,” said Reinhardt. “But, I will reserve the final decision based on what transpires between now and the end of the filing period.” Denis Weber, a longtime city council member whose four-year term also expires this fall, is slated to serve as the city’s mayor in 2006. Weber, who has served on the council for 12 years, verified Monday that he plans to run for another term. The filing period to declare candidacy ends Fri., August 12, at 5 p.m, but city officials expect to extend the date to allow interested citizens enough time to meet the application requirements.
The shake-up leaves two city council posts up for grabs, and depending on the number of applicants who choose to run, a political battle in the making. Two members of the Agoura Hills Planning Commission already have said they intend to run. William Koehler, a 12-year planning commission member and current chairman, said that he obtained application papers on the first filing day, Mon., July 18. Harry Schwarz, an eight-year planning commissioner, announced his intent to run Monday as well. The five-member city council is elected by residents to oversee the city’s operations and to guide the future development of the community. The mayor is selected annually by the council members and serves a one-year term. Corridori, who’s been instrumental in many of the city’s major accomplishments, including the development of Agoura Hills/ Calabasas Community Center, has served as a city council member for 12 years and as mayor for four. He said his decision to leave the council was not “a recent decision.” Reinhardt has been a council member for eight years and was on the planning commission for six years. Reinhardt also was a longtime volunteer with the city’s disaster response team. “So many of the things we’ve tried to do, we’ve achieved, Reinhardt said. Under Weber, Reinhardt and Corridori, the city made great strides removing billboards and tall pole signs from freeway view. The trio also ushered in the city’s state-of-the art library and civic center, in addition to the local community center, which was a breakthrough project between Agoura Hills and Calabasas. The trio also helped plant the seeds for the massive Kanan Road interchange improvement project. Reinhardt said the administration brought economic growth to Agoura Hills, without the negative impacts. “Quality jobs have come to our city through office space,” Reinhardt said, referring to the arrival of Countrywide Mortgage Co., among other businesses. Corridori and Reinhardt said their decision to step down was based in part on their support for Koehler and Schwarz. Corridori appointed Schwarz to the planning commission eight years ago. “(Harry and Bill) are two really excellent candidates for the city,” Corridori said. “They are knowledgeable and experienced, and work well with other people.” Alex Soteras, governmental affairs chairman of the Agoura/ / Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, is considering throwing his hat into the political arena once again. Soteras ran unsuccessfully for city council in 2003. “I’ll think about it,” Soteras said. “It depends on who runs.” Applicaption papers for city council can be obtained by contacting contact the city clerk’s office at (818) 597-7300. Candidates must be residents of Agoura Hills. |
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