[{"createTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:31.313586","statement":"<h1 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">STATEMENT OF JACKIE WALTMAN</h1><h2 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL</h2><h3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CITY OF BURBANK GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION</h3><p dir=\"auto\">Occupation: Retired Parole Agent/Child Protective Service Worker</p><p dir=\"auto\">I have dedicated my career to serving and protecting our community. With more than 20 years in Child Protective Services and 30 years in law enforcement, I have worked to protect children, support families, uphold public safety, and solve complex community challenges with fairness, compassion, and integrity.</p><p dir=\"auto\">My commitment to public service extends beyond my career. I have proudly served on Burbank's Tenant-Landlord Commission, helping resolve issues affecting both renters and property owners. I currently serve on the Civil Service Commission, where I work to ensure fairness, accountability, and excellence in City employment.</p><p dir=\"auto\">These experiences have prepared me to make thoughtful, informed decisions that put Burbank residents first. As your City Council member, I will focus on maintaining safe neighborhoods, supporting our police, fire, and emergency services, practicing responsible fiscal stewardship, improving infrastructure, protecting local businesses, and preserving the high quality of life that makes Burbank a great place to live, work, and raise a family.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I believe leadership begins with listening, treating everyone with respect, and making decisions based on facts, not politics. I will bring decades of experience, proven judgment, and an unwavering commitment to honest, transparent, and accountable government.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I respectfully ask for your vote to serve on the Burbank City Council.</p><p dir=\"auto\"></p><p dir=\"auto\"></p>","editTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:31.313586","language":"EN","status":4,"contestId":10425,"electionId":4348,"candidateId":26674,"publishedBy":69,"statementId":60864,"createdBy":69,"lastChangeBy":69,"publicCandidate":null}]