I have lived in Arcadia my whole life. It’s where I went to school, it’s where I have my business and it’s where I have chosen to raise my family.
My accomplishments, since you first elected me to City Council in 2016, include:
- I championed harmonious and compatible design of new homes with new design review rules, a Floor Area Ratio (FAR): limiting the size of new homes to a percentage of the lot size, and the first Historic Preservation Ordinance for Arcadia;
- I secured $167,000 from LA County to help homeless in Arcadia find housing;
- I helped introduce the Ring Doorbell home security program to our residents, making neighborhoods safer;
- I created a Financial Advisory Committee made up of Arcadia residents, to provide recommendations to pay down the unfunded pensions, promoting transparency and accountability;
- I worked to bring back a basketball court with the renovation of Eisenhower Park, reinforcing the priorities of the community;
- I brought the Patriotic Festival, Holiday Fair and Halloween Haunting to Downtown Arcadia, enhancing the quality of life for residents;
- I connected to the community through many activities including Mahjong with the Mayor and Coffee with the Mayor;
- I convinced LA County to re-open the Spreading Basins in the Highlands, so more water was diverted into our aquifer instead of flowing to the ocean;
- I currently serve as Mayor.
I hope I get the opportunity to meet you in person and share more of what I have done and what I plan to do if re-elected.
Sincerely,

-April Verlato

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Always a pleasure to support the performing arts for the students at Arcadia High. Another amazing night of performances by these young, talented musicians. Grateful to Lily Liu for the invitation to join her at her table. Both her kids were in orchestra and she still supports the group even though her girls have graduated, going each year as a sponsor of the event. Our very own Fire Chief Chen Suen performed in the finale with the students. He is a graduate of AHS and was in orchestra, too! We’ve got a lot to be proud of in Arcadia! #thisisarcadia #arcadiaca #formermayorofarcadia #community #arcadiahigh #ahsorchestras
Another great Downtown Arcadia event! Lunar Festival has become one of the biggest crowd pleasers. I love seeing the community come together in celebration. When I started Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association 13 years ago, I never imagined we’d draw such huge crowds and bring so much fun to the area! It’s been quite a ride and I’m thrilled to see the good work of the DAIA! Gong Xi Fa Cai! #thisisarcadia #arcadiaca #formermayorofarcadia #downtownarcadia #community #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse
Love you, Mom. Annette (Albin) Verlato April 1, 1943-February 19, 2026. #motherdaughterlove #monroviadayqueen

