Thank you for visiting, as a longtime resident of Hermosa Beach, I believe it is important to give back to our community, which is why I have decided to run for City Council. I believe that having non-career politicians on the City Council can bring fresh perspectives and new ideas to the table.

Let’s have The City Council be the voice of the people, not the career politicians. They have been in overdrive supporting their candidates because they want increased taxes to fund their overspending and their new $125M+ Civic Facilities Project. Runaway government spending is fueling inflation. There seems to be a prevalent attitude on the City Council that Hermosa “CAN AFFORD TO PAY A LITTLE MORE”. I say we pay ENOUGH!

I thank you Hermosa. I am grateful for the opportunity to meet so many wonderful Hermosa Beach neighbors. After the election no matter how you vote, please join us @TheSuperFriendsMusic for the community “Sing-A-Long” to promote neighbors being friends,...SUPER FRIENDS.

Please feel free to reach out to me at I value your input and look forward to meeting and speaking with you.

Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. Hermosa Forever!

Thank you,

I love Hermosa Beach. Hermosa has been my home for 30 years. I got married and became a father and built my business here.

I'm not a politician, this is not a steppingstone to any other office. I am choosing to run because my roots run deep in this city, and I believe I can help make a positive impact in this role. I embrace the nonpartisanship of the council seats as I intend to represent ALL Hermosa residents.

I am here to LISTEN to YOU and help the city HEAR YOUR VOICES: THE RESIDENTS.

"Hermosa... you are home".

Public Safety:

I have tremendous respect for our police – they have a tough job. I will vote to fully fund our police department. I support the more aggressive prosecution of county and state crimes locally.

I support Los Angeles County’s operation of our Fire Department. It continues to make sense financially. I have witnessed them saving lives. They are amazing, and their response time is incredible. LA County Fire is Class 3. Hermosa Beach Fire was Class 2. The County has Air, Sea, and Land resources and exceptional training.

Fiscal Responsibility:

I have always been extremely fiscally responsible. As a business owner myself, I understand the responsibilities of making payroll, budgeting for the next job, and people counting on you for their paychecks. Hermosa is performing satisfactorily (on paper).

However, the city is on the edge of the abyss with the proposed $120M+ new civic center. I propose for the city to finish the 55+ Capital Improvement Program Projects approved ahead of a new civic center.

Taxpayer Dollars:

The city has room for improvement regarding spending our hard-earned taxpayer dollars. The city is claiming a balanced budget. I encourage all residents to go online and review the budget. From the summary page alone, the city will spend $22M more than the income for the year. Our Fund Balance will drop $22 million. That is not a balanced budget.

The ¾ cent additional sales tax is on the Nov. 5th ballot. It is up to the residents to approve or deny this tax. Aren’t we taxed enough? Personally what bothers me is when the city uses taxpayer dollars for color printed promotional brochures to ADVERTISE and manipulate us into raising our own taxes and opting us ALL into their CPA (Clean Power Alliance).

It was supposed to reduce our electric bills, I didn’t experience that. In fact, my electric bill went up significantly. The hidden fees, surcharges, and services charges need to be voted on and not summarily added to our bills. For example, if Athens Waste Management is becoming more expensive, we should release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to ensure residents of Hermosa Beach are receiving the best.

Furthermore, the city needs to focus on claiming our money from the state and county to support our unique safety concerns in downtown Hermosa.

Support Local Business:

I believe I have worked for more local businesses than any candidate in history, including working with The Comedy and Magic Club for 25 years, which provides me with a unique and personal experience of working with our city. Business owners and contractors will attest to the difficulties of working with the city: “The city takes too long; there are too many hoops to jump through; and the fees are expensive.” As a council member, I will embrace and uphold the ideology that cities work for their constituents.

Many local businesses are owned by residents, our neighbors, and that is how they make a living. They have invested their livelihoods in our city while also residing here and supporting our city as well. I have plans to streamline the bureaucratic approval process to lessen the time and cost of trying to do business with the city – both for businesses and for residents.

I will strive for better communication, polite interactions, and timely resolutions to permits and planning.

E-Bikes that go over 45mph

Several residents have been hit by kids speeding down the streets on E-Bikes and some seriously hurt, not to mention the serious accidents. We want Hermosa Beach to be safe, especially for our children. If a Tesla is a car, then E-Bikes that go over 45mph are motorcycles and need a license and registration. The police are catching up to this new challenge in our community. It’s better than it was a year ago and if we continue to strictly enforce the ordinances in place for Pier Plaza & The Strand, we will do better.

The Unhoused

Over the years, I have taken the time to listen to the stories of our city’s unhoused from them personally. As such, I know many of them by name, and they know me. The compassionate solution to helping someone who will not accept the help is to find a bed or treatment facility first.

Many of them need food, water, and medical intervention/treatment. The city should not leave the unhoused lying on the streets or sidewalks leaving our public spaces vulnerable. The city can learn from the actions taken by our neighboring cities, Redondo and Manhattan. I have personally spoken to their leadership, and they are willing to help.

I will be the people's voice if you choose me for City Council. Please trust me with your vote!

Thank you and God bless!!

CONTRIBUTE TO MY CAMPAIGN

As the founder of Entertainment Services LA Inc. I have run a successful production company for over 20 years. www.EntertainmentServicesLA.com We produce content for America's Funniest Videos, Nickelodeon, MTV, CBS Paramount Global, The Beach Life Music Festival, The Comedy and Magic Club AND we create educational content for California municipalities and elected officials.

Through my entertainment endeavors, I’ve developed strong relationships with many businesses in Hermosa Beach, but foremost, I am your neighbor. I’ve learned to appreciate the importance of managing budgets, addressing risk management, and liability concerns, as well as regulatory burdens on residents and businesses. I want to help foster a more trusting relationship between our city officials, the residents, and businesses.

March 2020-Present: Designed and implemented Covid Safe virtual remote broadcasting for: Americas Funniest Videos, Netflix Virtual production seminar, Terry Crews Americas Got Talent, Adobe, Hewlett Packard, Salesforce, David Spade After party show. Torrance Memorial Hospital, The Beachlife Music Festival, The State of California Joint Power Insurance Authority, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, CNN, The Laugh Factory.

The Newspaper has focused on the fact that I am a comedian. Yes, I am a comedian, I am also a business owner. I have found success running a production company in the most competitive market in the world. Comedy is the fun part. Music and comedy have been a large part of the Hermosa Beach culture. I hope we never forget how to laugh, it’s the best medicine.

"I am pleased to endorse Brian Sheil of Entertainment Services LA Inc. As someone who has relied on his expertise for nearly 20 years, I can confidently say that Brian is a top-notch professional. His work on numerous MTV shows and pilots, including DATE MY MOM, NEXT, and SNOOPFIZZEL TELEVIZZEL, has consistently been exceptional. Brian is known for his technical prowess, unwavering reliability, and ability to stay within budget, no matter the challenge. His positive attitude and joy in collaboration make him a standout in the industry. Additionally, his talent extends beyond production—As the Founder of Fresh Brothers Pizza, Brian wrote me a Jingle, which is truly a testament to his creativity. I highly recommend Brian and ESLA for any entertainment management needs."

Adam Goldberg
CEO Rock & Brews Resturants

"I have worked with Brian for the past 15 years, his dedication and reliability have made him one of the TOP creative people I like to shoot with. When it comes to comedy Brian is an incredible asset to my projects. He is always coming up with unique and creative suggestions that take the production to the next level. If you have any questions about Brian's creative skills or experience, please don't hesitate to contact my office."

Adam Biggs
IGNITION FILMS

"I have utilized Brian's skills and talents in every phase of production and have found him to be technically competent, personally likeable and professional. In using Brian for video, lighting, sound and logistics, producing events for everything from THE WHITE HOUSE to IBM, I have found his level of expertise and willingness to help ALWAYS exceeded my expectations.

Patrick Hand
GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC.

"I am writing this letter to express our gratitude for your expert production design for the special event for the William H. Parker Los Angeles Police Foundation. The Foundation utilizes many vendors with regards to production, but we have never had a more pleasant experience with a total pro and that pro is you. Your skills and technical expertise are beyond compare, thank you again from the cops".

William Hertz
LOS ANGELES POLICE FOUNDATION

"We filmed JAY LENO for my corporate comedy video. Brian produced the shoot from soup to nuts everything: lighting, audio, and cameras and it was great. To this day, it is the most valuable piece of video footage in my comedy promotional package".

Jim Brogan
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.