2010 Goldway Genser

Ruth Y. Goldway,

Thanks for putting me on this list to receive remembrances of Ken. I think he was the last one of us "original" Santa Monica trouble makers serving on the Council.  By that I mean those of us who worked on the Save the Pier and Stop the Santa Monica Mall efforts in the early 70s before SMRR.  I know he was a shy young volunteer in my assembly race in 1977 and a stalwart campaign worker in the first SMRR campaign in 1979.  I haven't been engaged in Santa Monica politics since 1994 but I always felt that I was still there somehow because Ken was on the Council. 

     I am deeply sadden at his loss because I know he could have given so much more.  He really was remarkably determined and resilient.  He struggled with medical problems even as a young man but never let his impairments get in the way of his commitments.  Perhaps he was a better fighter for justice because he could empathize with those that had much to overcome. I admired him greatly and am thankful for all he did for the city, for SMRR and for me. Fortunately, I got to attend SMRR's 30th reunion. I won't be able to make the memorial service but please know that he and all of you are in my heart.

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 Kelyn Roberts 2017