General Election 2022
Kurt Gonska

- Election Date
- Nov 8, 2022
- Candidate Type
- Rent Control Board
- Occupation
- Entertainment Marketing
Candidate Statement in English
Kurt Gonska is a Santa Monica resident who lives in a rent-controlled apartment. He is a strong supporter of rent control and will fight to protect and strengthen it, as it has enabled thousands of middle-class and low-income people to live in and contribute to Santa Monica over many decades. Kurt believes that Santa Monica is a thriving community because of the people who live here, including many who would not be able to afford to stay without strong rent control protections.
Kurt strongly supports reducing the maximum annual rent increase from 6% to 3% for rent-controlled units. He is a firm believer in helping low-income residents, and he believes we need to do more to help the middle-class. Both groups need relief from high inflation draining family budgets for everyday necessities like rent, groceries, and gas.
Professionally, Kurt works in marketing and talent partnerships at Dick Clark Productions. Previously, he managed political campaigns for federal, state, and local offices.
Kurt stands on the shoulders of the activists who delivered rent control to Santa Monica in 1979 and have fought to protect it for decades. He will fight to ensure residents can afford to stay and remain vital parts of our neighborhoods.
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