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Contra Costa County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Newell Arnerich

Candidate for
Council Member; Town of Danville

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VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE & LOCAL INVOLVEMENT:

  • Danville Mayor 2012, 2008, 2004 & 1999, Danville Town Council, 1995 - present,
  • Danville Design Review Board 1990-1995
  • Danville Planning Commission 1991-1995, Past Chair
  • Danville Finance Committee
  • Town Council Liaison to San Ramon Unified School District
  • Citizens Advisory Committee on SRVUSD Facilities (Measure D recommendation)
  • Committee on Youth Safety and Development
  • Danville Area Chamber of Commerce 1993-present
  • Discovery Counseling Center, Board of Directors
  • Mustang Soccer League coach 1989-1999
  • Discovery Counseling Center Relocation/Renovation
  • "The Station" Relocation/Renovation
  • Valley Parent Preschool Relocation/Renovation
  • Key role in arranging Town of Danville's maintenance & management of Veteran's Hall on behalf of veteran's groups
  • Oak Hill Park's All Wars Memorial Project assistance in scope and funding opportunities
  • Danville's Library & Community Center Design Task Force
  • Danville's Oak Hill Park Community Center Design Task Force
  • Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary Club, President, 2001-02, Member 1995-present
  • Professional Practice Owner, CEO/President 1978-present
  • Danville Kiwanis Club, Volunteer of the Year--July 4, 2005
  • Diablo Magazine's Threads of Hope Award Recipient

REGIONAL INVOLVEMENT:

  • Tri-Valley Affordable Housing Committee, Past Chair
  • TVTC,Tri-Valley Transportation Council, Chair
  • SWAT, Southwest Area Transporation Committee
  • CCTA, Contra Costa County Transportation Authority, Past Board Member & Current Alternate
  • Leadership San Ramon Valley, Board of Directors, Past President
  • Tri Valley Vision 2010, Open Space Sub-Committee
  • AIA, American Institute of Architects, 1987-present
  • NCARB, National Council of Architectural Registration Board 1986 - present
  • Advocate for Regional Planning Solutions
  • Measure J - Local School Bus Program "TRAFFIX" for SRV committee member 2007 - present
  • Measure J Urban Limit Line Committee - Southwest area, Chair
  • ABAG, Association of Bay Area Governments, past Danville Representative
  • SPUR, San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association
  • League of California Cities Commission on Housing, Community & Economic Development, 2006-7
  • Governor's Office of Emergency Services, CSTI, Emergency Management Course Graduate 2007
  • Contra Costa County Mayors Conference, Chair 2012
  • TRAFFIX Founding & Current Board Member
  • Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority Board Member
  • iGATE Innovation Hub, Board Member

EDUCATION:

  • University of California, Berkeley, 1974 B.A.
  • University of California, Berkeley, 1976 M.A

I am proud to have served on the Danville Town Council since 1995. My focus has been on maintaining our "small town atmosphere and outstanding quality of life". Danville did not happen by accident. It takes careful planning and guidance with a clear focus on open space protection, historic preservation of our local heritage, limited growth and regional leadership roles.

Recent accomplishments include helping lead Danville as chair of the oversight committee on design and completion of the Veteran's Memorial Building & Senior Center, continuing Operation Welcome Home for returning veterans, founding board member of our TRAFFIX bus to school system, shop local business campaigns, maintaining our great parks and school partnerships. Over the past years, I have been able to personally assist with community projects such as the permanent home for Valley Parent Preschool, Discovery Counseling Center's offices, the Thrift Station, the Gazebo structure at Hap Magee Ranch Park, and most recently helping arrange a permanent home for Kids Country administrative offices and new children's enrichment center.

My wife, Janis - an elementary school principal, and we have raised our two children in this great community over the past twenty five years; our daughter Julia, an ER nurse and our son Anthony, just recently completed his service in the USMC + who is moving back to our wonderful community with his new wife.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of Danville's great history. I am proud to be part of maintaining Danville's character and high standards in governance. It is my honor to be a small part of helping continue that vision. Please check Arnerich.org for news and events around Danville. I ask for your vote on November 6. Thank you

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