All San Bruno residents and businesses want a dedicated, experienced and community active representative to look out for their best interests - both now and for the future.
I have had the honor and privilege of representing the citizens of San Bruno for the last 17 years. I truly enjoy and care about my hometown and am grateful for the support and the rewarding experiences that my community service has produced.
As a 36 year resident, I have been very active throughout the city, working tirelessly to help my community.
You've seen me at fundraisers, as a worker or a contributing participant. You've seen me at schools, supporting our children and young adults. You've seen me in parks, either coaching or supporting our many youth sports programs. You've seen me volunteering at the Senior Center, and lately you've seen me active with Relay For Life, our community's fundraiser to support cancer research and programs. It is a life that is full, rewarding and fun.
As your Councilman, I have had an active part in many accomplishments.
- Approved and implemented Redevelopment - allowing our City to help fund commercial development, residential improvements and schools.
- Approved and continue to oversee the "Crossings" development with quality housing, including senior housing; new retail that includes the popular Jack's Restaurant; and soon, a new hotel development with conference and banquet facilities/
- Implemented the ongoing improvements of the Downtown, by improving landscaping, lighting and parking, in addition to creating a program to help business owners fund their storefront improvements.
- Implemented the continuing improvements to our cable, water, sewer and stormwater systems.
- Improved City landscaping by upgrading median strips and expanding maintenance.
- Approved balanced budgets and maintained a high level of City services, especially in our Police and Fire Departments - while facing the most difficult financial downturn in our history.
- Served on the subcommittee for nearly 10 years to advise design and construction of the new Caltrain grade separation and station to be completed in Spring of 2014.
- Co-chaired the Transit Corridors Plan implementation through its recent approval.
In addition to those ongoing projects I will continue to:
- Stay in touch with the needs and concerns of the residents of the Crestmoor neighborhood as they continue to recover from the tragedy of 9/9/10.
- Work to upgrade our residential neighborhoods with street and sidewalk improvements, better lighting and continued code enforcement.
- Actively work to seek community support and find solutions to upgrade or replace our aging facilities such as the City's swimming pool and fire stations.
- Actively support and participate in the many activities at the Senior Center, in addition to seeking solutions for upgrades and expansion.
- Support our Recreation Department in ongoing efforts to expand programs, improve parks and upgrade facilities.
- Promote partnerships with all schools, public and private, including Capuchino and Peninsula High Schools and Skyline College.
- Improve our transit corridors including the Downtown, by implementing the new Transit Corridors Plan and Design Guidelines.
- Listen, ask questions and respond to all issues.
We have endured some very difficult times. The past few years have been especially difficult with the dwindling economy and financial uncertainty. Fortunately, the City has been able to weather the financial problems with minimal effects on our residents. We remain cautiously optimistic with the recent economic upturn. The future is promising and San Bruno is prepared to move forward.
I am proud to be your City Councilman and I promise to continue to be your active and dedicated servant. To continue receiving the best service San Bruno deserves, please vote to re-elect Ken Ibarra.
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