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MEET CHRIS
Christopher John Rizzotti, is a lifelong Burbank resident who has built a strong business in the city he loves. With a passionate desire to serve his community, Chris was appointed to the Burbank City Planning Board in 2013 and currently works steadfastly as Chairman of the Planning Board to preserve Burbank’s unique character while still affording residents beneficial development opportunities. He believes that working together, as vested citizens, elected officials, and city staff it allows for the greatest impact on the whole.
As a witness to Burbank’s transformation from the aviation hub of the world to the world’s media capital, I understand the importance of honoring our past while embracing the future. I’m the bridge connecting Burbank’s rich history with innovative spirt needed for tomorrow. By leveraging our community’s collective wisdom, we can shape a future that preserves what we love about Burbank while adapting to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
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City of Burbank Planning Board, 2013-Present (Elected 7 Terms as Chair)
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City of Burbank Charter Review Committee Chair, 2022-Present
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Burbank Police Foundation Board of Directors, 2022-Present
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Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Foundation Board of Governors, 2018-2022
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Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award, 2023
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Cunningham Community Service Award, 2017
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U.S. Small Business Association Outstanding Achievement Award
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City of Burbank Veterans War Memorial Committee, 2017
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Leadership Burbank Graduate, 2009 Foundation
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Real Estate Top 1.5% Producers Nationwide, 2021-Present
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People’s Choice Best of Burbank Realtor, 2016-Present
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Burbank Disaster Council, 2014
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CHRIS' POLICY PRIORITIES & ISSUES
Public Safety
Police and Fire- We should make sure our police department is fully staffed. As we grow in population, our department should grow to meet the needs of the residents. We should advocate for our fire department so that they have the equipment they need. It took 24 years to add a rescue ambulance until recently, this is too long. We should not rely on other cities and their equipment. Our daytime population has grown substantially, along with our residential growth. As it grows we need to adjust our residents needs.
Community
Development
Streets, Parks and Libraries- Our taxes should be used wisely and invested in repaving our roads, maintaining our parks, and ensuring our libraries are safe and accessible. We need to look at our forestry department to make sure our trees are maintained and trimmed on a regular basis. I will advocate to enhance our senior services and bring back Burbank on Parade. These public assets are the heart and soul of Burbank, contributing to what makes our city truly exceptional. Let’s prioritize what keeps Burbank vibrant and thriving!
Housing and
Economic Development
for ALL
I envision a Burbank where everyone can thrive, ensuring that as our city grows, we all benefit and have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream. We need to actively pursue responsible development that lowers rental and home prices, making Burbank a more affordable and livable city for all residents.
Homelessness
Homelessness in Southern California is rampant and out of control and we must do more to get people off the streets and into the help and treatment they need.
Sustainability
and Protecting
Our Environment
Our natural resources in Burbank must be maintained and protected, whether it is the beautiful foothills to our north, or our beautiful public parks and tree canopy. We must also work to ensure our carbon footprint is reduced or eliminated as a city.
Traffic Safety
and Congestion
The more desirable Burbank becomes, the more traffic congestion and safety problems we will have. Which is why we must plan for these problems now and build infrastructure to enhance these efforts.
Schools
One of the top reasons people move to Burbank is for our fantastic schools. We should continue to foster our cross over relationship through joint use agreements for fields, pools and facilities. Provide SRO officers and work with parents on their complete understanding of what the SRO program entails. We should improve our student driver safety with enhanced programs on traffic and driver education. As a city, we should help to champion our school budget by executing comprehensive programs to create new neighborhoods in Burbank, and to give young families a chance to purchase a home so they can stay in Burbank and send their children to Burbank schools. Increasing the school enrollment will help the school budget. Many young families struggle to low cost childcare. We need to focus on a way to bring high quality affordable daycare to young families, via grants, private funding, etc.
Land Use
Regain our local control by meeting our state mandates so that our community has a say in its future. As a city we need to make sure projects have the right use for the area as it relates to our General Plan and protect our residential neighborhoods. As a city, we need to recognize how special our various communities are, such as the Rancho, the Hillside, Magnolia Park, Rancho Adjacent and the Airport District. We need to understand these communities and provide proper protections for their way of life. For the Rancho, protections come in the form of dedicated horse trails through the Rancho community, protecting horse-keeping stables, and keeping dense development away from the Rancho community.
Senior Services
Our seniors feel disenfranchised because of the electronic age, we need to bring them into the fold with specific outreach.
LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger
Former Assembly Member, Mike Gatto
Burbank City Council Member Zizette Mullins
City of Burbank Treasurer, Krystle Palmer
Burbank Police Officers Association
Burbank City Employees Association
IBEW Local 18 Los Angeles
ENDORSEMENTS
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Jef Vander Borght, Former Mayor of Burbank
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Robert Bowne, Former Mayor of Burbank
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Gary Bric, Former Mayor of Burbank
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Bob Frutos, Former Mayor of Burbank
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Michael Hastings, Former Mayor of Burbank
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Tim Murphy, Former Mayor of Burbank
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Bill Wiggins, Former Mayor of Burbank
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Sharon Springer, Former Mayor of Burbank
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Teri Peppi Vargas, Teacher of the Year
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Sue Georgino, Former City of Burbank Community Development Director
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Mary Alvord, Former Burbank City Manager
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Dr. Roberta Reynolds, 3 time School Board President/Named Women of the Year
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Dave Kemp, 3 time School Board President, teacher, coach
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Elena Hubbell, 3 Time School Board President
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Glora Salas, Named Women of the Year
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Carmenita Helligar, Named Women of the Year
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Alan Arzoian- Business Owner Handy Market
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Linda Barns
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Don Baldaseroni
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Ray Adams
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Ashley Erikson
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Linda Walmsley
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John Schafer
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Terre Hirsch
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Mickey DePalo
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Nat & Alma Rubinfeld
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Suzanne Weerts
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Louis Talamantes
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Buddys AllStars Burbank
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Robbie Brody
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Laverne Thomas
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BizFed Pac
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Craig Sherwood