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San Mateo County, CA November 3, 1998 General

Council Member; Town of Atherton

Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Dianne M. "Didi" Fisher 2,240 votes 28.5%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Incumbent, Former Mayor
  • Atherton Councilmember 1990 - Present
  • Mayor, 1995-1997
  • Commissioner, Atherton Planning Commission 1987-1990
  • Biographical details at candidate's website - see below
Priorities:
  • Budget: prudent planning for major capital costs of drainage, roads and other infrastructure maintenance as well as administrative space needs.
  • Traffic impact reduction: getting neighbors and visitors to reduce speed to 25 m.p.h. in the neighborhoods.
  • Holbrook Palmer Park: thoroughly reviewing the park: expenses, uses, volunteer and community groups
Alan Carlson 2,065 votes 26.3%
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Attorney
  • 25 years management and employment law experience
  • Legal representative for Atherton in Police Department labor negotiations
  • Atherton resident over 10 years
Priorities:
  • Preserve the unique rural and traditional qualities of Atherton while seeking the enhancement of resident control over their community
  • Maintain police and other essential services for Atherton residents with a balanced budget that does not invade Town financial reserves
  • Pursue solutions to issues with fresh ideas while maintaining communication with members of the community and their resident groups
William R. "Bill" Conwell 1,896 votes 24.1%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
Priorities:
  • Reducing traffic impact
  • Introducing further budget proprieties
  • Timely satisfaction of citizens' needs
Teresa "Teri" Watts 1,627 votes 20.7%
  • Occupation: Community Volunteer
  • B.A. Pomona College
  • MBA Stanford University
  • Pres. Foothill Aux./ Family Service Agency of San Mateo Co.
  • Gap Stores Inc. - Managed Budgeting & Financial Analysis and Store Construction
Priorities:
  • Improve communication between town government and residents to be able to act appropriately on priorities of the community
  • Responsible oversight of budget and town services
  • Improve youth programs

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