The City of Malibu will host a Town Hall and Community Forum to provide updates on the recovery efforts following the Franklin Fire. Residents are invited to hear directly from local, state, and federal representatives, public safety officials, and community leaders about resources available and the next steps in the recovery process. This is an opportunity for residents to ask questions, share concerns, and receive support as Malibu rebuilds. A Media Q&A will follow the public forum.
The Town Hall Panelists:
- Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin – 42nd Assembly District
- Mayor Doug Stewart, City of Malibu
- Mayor Pro Tem Marianne Riggins, City of Malibu
- Councilmember Bruce Silverstein, City of Malibu
- Councilmember Steve Uhring, City of Malibu
- Councilmember Haylynn Conrad, City of Malibu
- Joseph Toney, Acting City Manager
- Yolanda Bundy, Environmental Sustainability Director
- Rob Duboux, Public Works Director
- Susan Duenas, Public Safety Director
- Drew Smith, Assistant Fire Chief – Los Angeles County Fire Department
- Jennifer Seetoo, Captain – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
- Kevin McGowan, Director, LA County Office of Emergency Management
- Antonio Shelton, Superintendent – Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
- Office of Congressman Brad Sherman -32nd Congressional District
- Office of Supervisor Lindsey Horvath – 3rd District, Los Angeles County
- CalFire Incident Management Team (IMT) 4
- California Department of Insurance
- Los Angeles County Public Works – Road Maintenance
- Los Angeles County Waterworks District 29
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Malibu City Hall – Council Chambers
23825 Stuart Ranch Road Malibu, CA 90265
The Town Hall will focus on recovery resources, updates on the status of schools, public safety operations, road access, utilities, and rebuilding efforts. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Following the public forum, media representatives will have an opportunity to ask questions during a dedicated Media Q&A session.
MEDIA ACCESS:
Members of the media are welcome to attend. Please display media credentials upon arrival. Media Q&A will take place following the Town Hall in the Council Chambers. Please RSVP topio@malibucity.org to confirm your attendance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit the City of Malibu website at www.malibucity.org/