Kale Morita for Gardena City Treasurer
Why Kale Morita for City Treasurer?
Fiduciary Expertise
Manages budgeting and bookkeeping for a successful law firm, a 35,000 sq. ft. apartment complex, and art studio.
Proven Results
Served as on the Gardena Planning and Environmental Commission and currently serve on the Gardena Economic Business Advisory Commission
City Involvement
Part of legal teams that have recovered hundreds of millions for the working class.
Legal Acumen
Contributed to high-level litigation and published opinions in the California Supreme Court and 9th Circuit.
Gardena Rooted
A local father, athlete, and community fixture dedicated to keeping our city’s finances transparent and secure.
My Promise to Gardena
Absolute Fiscal Transparency
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As a paralegal who has worked on high-stakes class action lawsuits, I know that every cent must be accounted for. I will ensure that Gardena continues its stelar record of providing financial records that are accurate and accessible. Gardena has done an impressive job of moving beyond complex spreadsheets to provide the public with clear, easy-to-understand reports on how their tax dollars are being invested and spent. I promise to continue this tradition.
Protecting and Growing Our Reserves
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Managing the budgets for a 25-case law firm and a 35,000 sq.ft. property complex requires a "long-view" financial strategy. I will bring that same discipline to the Treasurer’s office—protecting our city’s rainy-day funds and ensuring our investment portfolio is diversified, secure, and working hard for the people of Gardena.
Integrating with Gardena’s Finance Department
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The Mayor, City Council, and city staff have done a great job building out one of Southern California’s best finance departments and is an invaluable resource to the City Treasurer. I promise to work closely with that department to ensure that Gardena remains a fiscally sound city for the next generation.
"Your Trust. Your Money. Our Community."
Gardena is more than just where I work; it’s where I’m raising my two children. It’s the city where I walk the neighborhoods, eat at the local spots, and compete on the field. Because this is my home, I have a personal stake in making sure our city's finances are handled with the highest level of integrity.
Throughout my career in law and property management, I have been entrusted with the oversight of millions of dollars and the management of complex financial operations. I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to have a steady hand at the wheel when it comes to fiduciary responsibility.
As your City Treasurer, I won't just be a "placeholder" in an office. I will be an active advocate for the taxpayer, a guardian of our city's resources, and a neighbor you can talk to. I am running to ensure that Gardena’s financial future is as bright and resilient as the people who live here.
I would be honored to earn your vote.
