[{"createTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:16.604525","statement":"<h1 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">STATEMENT OF DENISE LITE</h1><h2 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL,<br dir=\"auto\">2nd District</h2><h3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CITY OF SANTA CLARITA GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION</h3><p dir=\"auto\">Age: 56</p><p dir=\"auto\">Occupation: Family Legal Advocate</p><p dir=\"auto\">I'm running for Santa Clarita City Council for simple reasons: I live here, I'm raising my family here, and I care deeply about keeping this city the special place it is for the next generation.</p><p dir=\"auto\">Santa Clarita is one of the safest, cleanest cities in California, and I intend to keep it that way. As a Family Legal Advocate and businesswoman, I've spent my career helping people through some of the hardest moments of their lives. I'm proud to have served this community on the Planning Commission and on numerous local nonprofit boards.</p><p dir=\"auto\">We have real challenges ahead. Thousands of new homes are coming, and traffic is a growing concern. I support responsible growth, paired with the infrastructure, roads, and trails to do it right. And I'll always stand with our firefighters and sheriff's deputies who keep our families safe.</p><p dir=\"auto\">This isn't a stepping stone for me. I'm not seeking higher office, and I don't need the salary. I am doing this because I care so I'll donate a portion of my council stipend back to local nonprofits that make this community great.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I'll show up, I'll do the work. I would be honored to earn your vote.</p><p dir=\"auto\">Denise Lite<br dir=\"auto\">ElectDeniseLite.com</p>","editTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:16.604525","language":"EN","status":4,"contestId":10837,"electionId":4348,"candidateId":26535,"publishedBy":69,"statementId":60439,"createdBy":69,"lastChangeBy":69,"publicCandidate":null}]