Mark Ryavec, president of Venice Stakeholders Association (VSA), said he was thinking of running for city council seat now held by Councilman Mike Bonin. Ryavec said he would be making the final decision to run in a month or so. Bonin is up for re-election next year.
Ryavec has established himself as a fighter for the rights of those who live and work in Venice — owners, tenants, and business owners. While there are many groups defending the rights of the homeless, only Ryavec has established himself as a human rights advocate for those who live in Venice and are subject to a growing presence of homelessness.