Name: Harold L. Greene
Birth date: June 6, 1936
How long have you lived in Malibu?
20 years
What is your education and employment history?
A.A. and B.A. in psychology from UCLA; LLB (Juris Doctor) UCLA 1962 with honors; admitted to California State Bar as an attorney in 1963; owner, senior partner and managing partner of various law firms, presently Law Offices of Harold L. Greene in Woodland Hills, Calif.
Why are you running for city council?
My goal is to ensure a responsible, accessible and accountable city government.
What makes you qualified to be on city council?
My history as an attorney, business owner and legislative draftsman. and my involvement in community associations and city government in various positions has given me the necessary experience to qualify me for city government.
What, in your opinion, are the three most important issues facing the city at this time?
The View Restoration Ordinance, wastewater issues in the Civic Center, and managing issues to avoid litigation.
Have you been involved with any organizations, homeowners associations, city committees or other community groups? If so, how are/were you involved and for how long?
I was on the board of the Point Dume Club Residents Association a number of years in the 1990s; was the chair of the Zuma Mesa Property Owners Association for a number of years; have been a member and chair of the Native American Cultural Resources Advisory Committee for at least 10 years; was vice chair of the View Protection Task Force and a member of its Ad Hoc Committee.
What experiences have you had in dealing with budgets? With legislation?
My experience with budgets spans over 45 years of independent business ownership, as well as the management of homes and rental properties. As a State Bar Section chair, I reviewed, drafted, lobbied or opposed all legislation relating to my field of law. As the attorney for many statewide peace officer and firefighter associations, I was tasked the same. As a city committee member, I helped redraft the cultural resources portion of our zoning ordinance, and helped draft that portion of our Local Coastal Plan.
How many people are in your immediate family, regardless of whether they live at home? Feel free to mention their names and ages.
I am very happily married to Francine, with two daughters, Susan and Sheri, and five grandchildren, ranging in age from seven to 21 years old.