Chairperson: Elizabeth Van Denburgh
Meetings: First Tuesday of each month
Contact: Wilmontinfo@gmail.com
The Wilshire Montana Neighborhood Coalition — better known as Wilmont — represents more than 23,000 residents in Santa Monica’s 90403 ZIP code and stands as the City’s largest neighborhood group.
Who it serves
While neighborhood groups advocate for the general population of Santa Monica, Wilmont’s primary focus is on the community with borders by Wilshire Boulevard (south), Montana Avenue (north), Pacific Coast Highway (west) and 21st Court (east).
Membership
The coalition is all volunteer-run, and while it welcomes formal members, it does not function like a traditional dues-based club with a rigid membership count. Memberships are available at four levels: Individual ($10), Senior ($5), Family ($15) and Business ($30).
Meetings
Meetings –– held the first Tuesday of each month via Zoom –– are free and accessible to any Santa Monica resident who wants to participate. Local government representatives and law enforcement are frequent guests at meetings. Agenda items include items from local real estate development and traffic to public safety and overall quality-of-life.
Advocacy
Wilmont, as an organized group, will often take positions on issues impacting residents within the city. It will actively encourage members to reach out to local representative in support or opposition to proposed ordinances. In 2025, the group agreed to accept a $7000 yearly grant from the City of Santa Monica in exchange for agreeing to certain restrictions on it outreach and communications with residents.
Board Members
Board members serve two-year terms. Any Wilmont member may run for office and serve on the Board. 2025-26 Board members include: Elizabeth Van Denburgh (Chair), Manju Raman (Vice-Chair), Rosemary Sostarich (Treasurer), John C. Smith (Web/Meetings/Outreach/Events/Publicity), Kate Bransfield, Elizabeth Brooks, Wendy Dembo, Susan Foxley, Reinhard Kargl, Lynette Kozdron, Steve Martin, Jim Pickrell, Rachel Powell, Betzi Richardson
Events
Wilshire Montana frequently sponsors free, family-friendly events within the community, including Yoga in the Park (Reed Park) and Art on Ocean (Palisades Park)
SEE ALSO:
North of Montana Association (NOMA)
Northeast Neighbors
Mid City Neighbors
All Neighborhood Groups