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  Garren, Edward "Ed"
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NameEdward "Ed" Garren
Address7336 Santa Monica Blvd #622
West Hollywood, California 90046, United States
Emailed4weho@ed4weho.com
Websitehttp://www.ed4weho.com
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I am the primary caregiver for my 92 year old mother Edna, who lives independently in the house behind mine. After eleven years of this relationship, I believe I have experience with the needs of aging and seniors.

If you live around Plummer Park, you may recognize “Miss Edna”. She walks to the shops four blocks away at Movie Town Plaza, she shops at the Farmer's Market on Monday mornings in Plummer Park, and she takes walks up and down Vista Street. Sometimes she sits on our front porch and watches people walk by. She has lived here almost eleven years now and loves our neighborhood, and the "Urban Village" feel of the kids, the dogs & cats, the friendly manner of people she meets, the store clerks who remember her, the neighbors who keep watch over and ask me about her. It is a wonderful place for a senior person to live in, a place where she is a part of the fabric of the community.

My working life started with People’s Gas System in Tampa Florida. As a licensed Gas Pipe Fitter, I drove a service truck, dealing with public emergencies, gas leaks, gas main ruptures, as well as residential and commercial gas pipe and appliance installation and repair.

In my mid twenties, I returned to college, completed undergraduate work in The Humanities (including Architecture and Historic Preservation) and earned a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation. I have additional post Master’s study in working with disabled, including visually impaired and spinal cord injuries, alcoholism/addictions, family systems and human development.

Immediately after college, I started my career working on CETA (Comprehensive Employment & Training Act) programs in Miami Florida. I worked with; Florida Division of Blind Services, The Occupational Institute for the Handicapped at Florida International University, youth employment projects with Opportunities Industrialization Center of Miami and Alternative Youth Employment Strategies. In all of these positions, I worked with employment and career development issues and traditionally underserved populations.

My work with the disabled instilled in me the belief of the value of each person and that anything can be accomplished if a group of people come together for a common goal.

I have also spent time in my career working with court ordered Alcoholics, Addicts and other offender populations.

Two of the places I have been a “Program Director” are listed below. I have been responsible for program and policy development and have worked with legislators in Sacramento on development of policy for HIV prevention and alcohol & drug treatment programs.

From that work I have a deep appreciation of the benefits of Rehabilitation and the power of the human spirit.

www.kcservices.org (K.C. Services)

[Link] (Behavorial Health Services)

Currently, I am in Private Practice as a Family Therapist (MFT, CA license #MFC27181). A significant part of my work is identifying dysfunctional elements in individuals, families and organizations. Often I am the person who says what needs to be said, even when it is painful for the person to hear. [Link]

I believe my 26 years of professional experience in Human Services, most of it spent in multi cultural, multi lingual agencies, will be invaluable in working with the city’s extensive Human Service programs.

Out of my work life, I have developed a strong leadership style. I am not afraid to say what needs to be said. I am also very skilled at building teams and consensus. Recovery from Addiction or Mental Illness and Public Policy Development requires team and group work, both of which I am familiar and comfortable with.

I believe these skills will be very valuable as a City Council Member.

Those who have worked with me know this, and I am glad to have their support, both professional colleagues and my neighbors and friends.

As a West Hollywood city council member I will work to preserve the distinctive character of West Hollywood, a place where small businesses, homeowners and renters living in harmony.


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