Candidate for
Council Member; City of Mountain View

Occupation: Business Owner/CPA
Education and Qualifications:
B.S. Business Administration U.C. Berkeley
Certified Public Accountant
Environmental Planning Commission (EPC): 5 years-past chair/vice chair
http://www.johnmcalister.org

My top priorities are to have a financially strong city, where we live within our means along with maintaining and enhancing our business sector. We need an effective transportation network that is efficient and comprehensive and ties into regional systems. Neighborhood Preservation is important with appropriate growth, which can maintain neighborhood character.

Leadership experience comes from serving on the EPC, owning two Businesses: Baskin Robbins and Stepping Stones, was on Huff's School Site Council and was the PTA Treasurer.

Community commitment comes from being a 55 year resident of Mountain View. I have served on school committees, been a youth coach for Little League, Pony baseball, NJB basketball, member of Rotary, Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA. When Mountain View group's need support, I get involved and have helped to raise money for their cause.

I have the time, the energy to be fully committed. I will be your voice and make sure that residents' views and concerns are heard. I will hold regular office hours so that I listen to what is important to you.