I have been a South Bay Resident for over 20 years, meeting and collaborating with people about what they want to see.  Initially, I was following the proposals and ideas for the AES Power Plant area but noticed many discrepancies in what we were told vs. truths about proposals.  This bothered me.  I didn't do enough back then, but when we had an initial plan proposed for our waterfront, I could not hold back.  I became a supporter of change, often challenging proposals by the selected vendor and working to bridge the gap between the community and CenterCal.  I believed and still do that we could have worked with them to come up with a solution that would be half way to completion by now.  

With this under my belt, I began serving on the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) back in 2017.  We have been looking at ways to responsibly plan the future over Redondo Beach for the next couple of decades.  Beyond this, I had intended on serving on the Public Safety Commission but have been blocked by our current Mayor since he openly stated he would not appoint anyone to a commission that disagreed with his agenda.  Instead, I focused on doing what I could directly with RBPD, graduating from the Citizen's Police Academy and continuing to give back where I could.

I am not aiming for a political career and my philosophy can be best summarized as doing the right thing based on current information.  I do not believe in the ideologies of any single political party, but instead a blend of all.  Not by nature, but by definition.  

A Dayton, Ohio native, Shayne graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wright State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and has an MBA from University of Tennessee. She has worked as a government contractor for over 7 years and has honed skills at Jacobs, BTAS, KBR, Tecolote Research, and currently Northrop Grumman. 

As a Proposal Analyst for Northrop Grumman located in Redondo Beach, Shayne has proved to be a critical team player at developing creative solutions for our federal government’s needs, which is what she is excited to bring to the City of Redondo Beach. Passionate about serving the community and having a more connected relationship with constituents, Shayne sees the local government as an opportunity to make a direct and immediate impact. 

Disappointed by the bureaucracy of politics, Shayne sees the role of Mayor as truly being a megaphone for the people and is committed to advocating the best interest for residents of all demographics, especially the most vulnerable. Shayne aims to unify the community by leading with love, an open ear, and transparency.

Recognizing the devastating effects Covid-19 has had on the community, Shayne knows that the combination of compassion and out-of-the-box thinking is necessary to heal Redondo Beach from the inside, out. Education, mental health, homelessness, and small business support are areas that Shayne plans to prioritize, above all else. 

Beyond her relevant technical skills, Shayne has a natural ability to motivate and inspire people to see their purpose. Shayne’s determined nature and search of personal growth is what brought her to California from the humble life she came from in Ohio. Creative projects of interest include a weekly podcast focused on mindfulness and community connections, a community garden, beach cleanups with the Mayor, and an open forum where the community can share uplifting, success stories.

An explorer, visionary, and truth/justice seeker at heart, Shayne is sure to bring a fresh perspective to politics in Redondo Beach.