Summary

Marilyn Wexler, president of the Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association (SMCCA), describes the organization's 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, governance structure, and history of community advocacy since its incorporation in 1947, including efforts to protect the canyon from development, address FAA flight path issues, and support homelessness services. SMCCA maintains 379 paid members, holds monthly public meetings, and has been involved in significant community projects such as brokering the donation of Rustic Canyon Park and contributing to the preservation of a historic eucalyptus grove.