Full Biography for Pia Christina Jensen

Elected into office in November 1996 based upon citizen demand for accountability, I'm considered a newcomer in the political spectrum. It was my experience as a public advocate and researcher for many years prior to the election that developed my skills to represent the voice of the people.

Previous employment includes volunteerism with Sonoma County Parks, youth and foster families, disadvantaged individuals, and a United Way fund allocation committee. I have also worked in habitat restoration implementing erosion control projects, tree planting, trail building, cleaning up urban creeks, and educating youth in environmental science.

For a number of years I managed nurseries and landscape businesses, including my own, small landscape company. I am a Senior in Environmental Studies and Planning, emphasis in land use law and urban design. Activities at CSU Sonoma include leadership training, seminar facilitation, editor of the student newspaper and tenure on the CSU contracts committee for integrated technology.

Courses completed include:

• Political Science
• Politics in Media
• Ethics in Administration
• Environmental Ethics
• Ethics of Comedy
• Land Use Law
• Agricultural Law
• Introduction to Planning
• Biodiversity and Endangered Species

Accomplishments on City Council:

• Drafted and proposed two resolutions adopted by full council
• Called for, and received revision of legal contract indemnifying the city
• Voter approval on positions regarding controversial issues
• Encouraged and now see changes in Planning Dept. process
• Encouraged and now have interns working for the city
• Encouraged and now see changes in structure of city/community commissions

League of California Cities Seminars attended: (Not the exact titles, but it gives you an idea s to what we participated in at these seminars)

• Local Agency Representation for new officials, Sacramento Jan. 1997
• Planning, Monterey Spring 1997
• Local Agency Governance, San Francisco Fall 1997