Denise Lite
Candidate for City Council Member, Santa Clarita, District 2 · Family Legal Advocate
Denise Lite is a Santa Clarita family law attorney with 29 years in practice, a nonprofit leader and a former Planning Commissioner. Her background includes working with organizations that serve families, seniors, youth and vulnerable populations across the Santa Clarita Valley.
Campaign materials emphasize transparency, infrastructure ahead of development, and public safety. Self-described by the campaign; not independently verified.
On the issues
- Housing & Homelessness
Would hold development approvals when the supporting infrastructure is not built, and require 3D/4D renderings before council votes.
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Would require roads to be completed at set milestones before new neighborhoods proceed.
“No new neighborhoods until the roads can carry them.”
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Would support new deputy hiring and recruitment classes, press the County on neighborhood staffing, and back neighborhood watches.
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Would streamline permitting and publish a clear permit timeline for small businesses.
“Stop making small businesses pay for City Hall's pace.”
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Would publish city spending online by category and post current permit processing times.
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