Micheál O'Leary led the City of Culver City through the 2008 Recession, developing a reputation for being financially prudent with the City Budget, while managing to protect public sector jobs as well. A small business owner himself for almost two decades in both LA and Ventura Counties, he has always sought to make government a friend, not an adversary, to the business community.
Over 8 years and two terms in office in Culver City, Micheál became known for his support of environmental measures, even serving as the Board Chair for the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission. Never one to sit idly by and not have a seat at the table, Micheál used his influence as Culver City Councilmember/Mayor to chime in on varous regional discussions, including critical public transit infrastructure conversations.
Always vocal about what would be "the RIGHT thing to do" and never willing to let integrity take a back seat, Micheál has long advocated for transparency in government, civil public discourse, and broader civic engagement.
