Name: Rick Mullen
Malibu Resident for: 25 years, Ramirez Canyon neighorhood
Mullen explained he was first asked to run for council by former Council Member Pamela Conley Ulich in 2007. Ulich and Mullen worked together during the Corral Canyon Fire when Ulich was Mayor and Mullen was working as a firefighter.
“I thought she did a really great job under pressure and she encouraged me back then to run for council,” Mullen said. “My plate was a little too full at the time. She appointed me as public safety commissioner to put my baby toe in the water.”
As a father, veteran and firefighter, Mullen decided at the time that his commitment to other engagements made running for council back then “inappropriate,” but said he now believes he’s ready to take on the responsibility.
“My kids are bigger; my life is simpler. I’m in a better position to dedicate my time to Malibu,” Mullen said.
On city matters, Mullen shared he believes issues change all the time, but he is committed to sticking to Malibu’s founding principles.
“I always keep in mind the original mission statement of Malibu and its founders,” Mullen said. “When it comes down to decisions I will keep in mind: does this enhance or does this degrade the mission and vision of Malibu?”