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Detailed Biography for Jeff Ira |
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Detailed Biography for Jeff Ira |
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Jeff Ira was born at Sequoia Hospital and raised in Redwood City. Now, Jeff and his wife, Joan, are currently raising their four children here. Jeff and his family continue to be active participants in the community. Jeff has been involved in helping Sequoia Hospital by serving as a member of the Planned Giving Committee of the Sequoia Hospital Foundation. Jeff has also been a committee member of Boy Scout Troop 199 and served as an assistant coach and referee in the local AYSO soccer league. Additionally, Jeff Ira is a member of the Redwood City Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce and the Italian American Club. The Clifford School has benefitted from the help of the Ira Family as Jeff and his wife Joan continue to give their time there as volunteers.
After receiving his BS in Business Administration, Jeff Ira worked as a CPA and then joined the Redwood City Accounting Firm, CG Uhlenberg & Co, where he is now a partner. For more than 20 years, Jeff has worked in the area of governmental and municipal auditing. As an independent auditor for several cities on the Peninsula, and other governmental entities, Jeff Ira has saved residents countless tax dollars. In fact, one plan that Jeff Ira proposed to the Redwood City Manager, may wind up saving the City thousands of dollars.
By being an active member of the community, Jeff Ira has come to understand the needs of the people of Redwood City. By working as a CPA., Jeff possesses the ability to streamline our government and increase our services, without raising taxes. Now, Jeff wants to continue to serve Redwood City by using his knowledge and experience to improve our City as a member of the Redwood City Council.
