A Tribute to Former Mayor Bob Holbrook

Thirty-five years ago, Bob Holbrook was first elected to public office in Santa Monica, the city where he was born. For more than three decades he would serve his hometown on the local School Board and City Council.

During his years on the dais, Holbrook would live up to his campaign promise to be "The Voice of Reason" in a city often torn by political strife, tackling issues that remain a challenge -- school funding, homelessness, preserving "what we love about Santa Monica."

Below are testimonials from those who served and worked with him during his many years of service.