What if, rather than discouraging activity with higher costs, we focused on lowering the barriers that prevent entrepreneurs and investors from helping Hermosa Beach thrive? I believe Hermosa Beach is fortunate to have a city manager with the heart, mind, and skillset to lead us toward a vibrant, modern future. It was his final act of public service, and where his fight against overdevelopment in Redondo Beach began back in 2003. Please e-mail the Redondo Beach City Council and Mayor Jim Light to ask them to dedicate this new park in Bill’s name. Dear ER:I live a short distance from the old Redondo Beach power plant (“AES Power plant site owner Pustilnikov talks of Redondo Beach,” ER September 25, 2025).