Candidate for
City Council; City of Brisbane

Our country has been and will be facing major financial challenges. At the same time, we have many vital projects that need to be accomplished in the midst of these poor economic conditions. Our City is a healthy City. Our City Council should have five qualified individuals with various solid and proven expertise to help Brisbane continue its successful future course.

I am the only candidate that has over 29 years of financial expertise both in public and private sectors. I am known as "Efficiency Expert." I assist public and sector organizations to "do more with less."

My extensive financial background has been an asset during these challenging economic times. We have developed a balanced budget that reduced personnel and operating expenses while still funding programs that reflect the needs and values of our community.

To address our long-term infrastructure needs, we placed a business license tax measure on the ballot. The hotel room tax on the November ballot is another example of our efforts to generate revenues without increasing the burden on our residents.

We now face important development choices that will have a profound impact on our community. I pledge to ensure that any development projects on the Baylands and Sierra Point reflect the community's vision and preserve our small town atmosphere.

Preservation of our small town atmosphere must be compatible with any efforts for economic development. Now more than ever, the City Council needs experienced leaders who have earned your confidence, your trust, and have a proven track record of accomplishment.

I will work to expand citizen input and participation while supporting a new library, a high school, safeguarding our open space, implementing neighborhood watch programs, advocating for airport noise reduction, and promoting sustainable energy practices.

I will use my financial, governmental expertise and problem solving skills to serve the needs of Brisbane as I have demonstrated in the past. Once again, I need your help to accomplish the above list of goals. I will work to keep Brisbane a community where our children are safe and our lives are enriched by improved services.

In Summary, I will continue to SUPPORT and WORK toward:

COMMUNITY PRIORITIES

• Maintaining our Small Town Atmosphere
• Continuing to Provide Sound Financial Management
• Keeping our City Safe and Clean
• Supporting Community's Vision for the Baylands, Quarry, Sierra point, and our Downtown
• Providing Support for Seniors, Teens, and Art Programs
• Listening to ALL
• Maintaining Integrity, Respect, Transparency, and Honesty
• Assuring Police/Fire/Public Works Readiness in Case of Disaster
• Reducing Airport Noise
• Expansion of the Brisbane Community Employment Clearing House "Hire Locals First."
• Expanding Mayor's Health Initiative Program to Include Nutrition and exercise
• Expanding Senior and Teen Programs
• Expanding the Arts Programs Including Arts Co-Sponsorship
• Implementing "Neighborhood Watch" programs
• Improving Communications with our Local Businesses
• Enhancing Brisbane's Quality of Life
• Improving Parking Concerns
• Supporting a New Gymnasium with Appropriate Financing
• Supporting Downtown Revitalization Program

• Strong Support of our Schools
• Our Very Own High School
• Continuing to Support our Library
• Supporting the Construction of a New Library
• Continuing our Daily High School Shuttle Services
• Supporting Educational Programs and Enhancements

• Increasing Efforts for Energy Generations, Renewable Energy, and Sustainability while Reducing Pollution
• Supporting Open Space Acquisition Plans
• Assuring that Tank Farm is Well Policed and Regulated
• Protecting Climate & Environment
• Adopting Ordinances Banning Plastics and Styrofoam
• Expanding Our Green Building Ordinance
• Expanding Recycling and Waste Reduction Efforts
• Partnering with Environmental Groups in protecting San Bruno Mountain, and Educating our Citizens