Candidate for
Commissioner; San Mateo County Harbor District

HARBOR DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

The Harbor District operates two facilities, Oyster Point Marina in South San Francisco and Pillar Point Harbor in Princeton near Half Moon Bay.

Pillar Point Harbor is a working fishing harbor owned by the Harbor District. The District leases Oyster Point Marina from the City of South San Francisco.

Five Harbor Commissioners meet twice a month to hear public comment, to receive staff recommendations and to vote on agenda items that impact both Pillar Point Harbor and Oyster Point Marina.

TRACK RECORD:

Sabrina Brennan's public service experience includes completing a term on the Midcoast Community Council, an elected advisory council to the Board of Supervisors; she currently serves as Director of Midcoast Park Lands and volunteers on the Midcoast Parks and Recreation Committee.

MISSION:

Sabrina Brennan's mission is to broaden recreational opportunities and visitor serving facilities at both Oyster Point Marina and Pillar Point Harbor.

Needed improvements include providing a public restroom at Surfers Beach as well working with the City of South San Francisco to improve trail and road connectivity for commuters using the new high speed ferry scheduled to start operation at Oyster Point next year.

An increase in public traffic will help local restaurants and businesses build and strengthen their customer base. Pillar Point Harbor should be known as a premier site for buying fresh local seafood. The commercial fishing industry is an important part of the local economy.

A ferry terminal at Oyster Point Marina is scheduled to open in 2011. Ferry service will transport commuters on weekdays and recreational users on weekends to Jack London Square in Oakland. Commuter and visitor traffic will provide economic growth opportunities. Future ferry terminal routes will include Redwood City and San Francisco.

As Commissioner she will work with local business owners to broaden the economic base of the Harbor District.

Sabrina will prioritize balancing the Harbor Districts budget as soon as possible.

• Create Profitable New Revenue Streams through Public and Private Partnerships
• Review and evaluate management salaries and Commission benefits.
• Review Concession Contracts and User Fees
• Investigate re-financing the outstanding debt at a lower interest rate, and potentially pay it off faster.
• Aggressively pursue grants to fund visitor-serving recreational facilities including Coastal Trail and Bay Trail improvements.

To learn more about Sabrina please visit her website: http://www.sabrinabrennan.com/