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Detailed Biography for Michael Szymanski |
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Detailed Biography for Michael Szymanski |
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Eleven years ago, with my wife expecting our first child, we took a serious look at where we wanted to raise our children. After surveying all the neighboring cities, we realized that Sunnyvale was the best place. Great schools, great city services, unbelievably great opportunities for our kids to participate in activities and great neighbors.
From the first time I opened my utility bill and read the flyer asking for volunteers, I have been active in the city. I volunteered for the Public Safety department, I have coached youth basketball, I tutored in the classroom, was “Principal for a Day” in the three different school districts, graduated from Leadership Sunnyvale and finally was appointed to the Planning Commission.
As a business owner here in Sunnyvale, I know how to manage large scale projects with complex plans and budgets. As a Planning Commissioner, I am fully aware of the intricacies that are tied to the management of city resources. As a citizen of Sunnyvale, I am greatly appreciative of the quality of life we enjoy here. Sunnyvale is a 140 million dollar business enterprise and needs a council member who can understand the complexities of the issues that confront our city on a daily basis, but yet understands that our city is a mixture of young and old, who all have a voice in how we continue to evolve as a city and as a community. My academic and professional background has provided me with the skills to listen to the citizens and to make the decisions that will benefit all of Sunnyvale.
Since the beginning of my campaign, I have received unprecedented bi-partisan support. I have also received broad-based support from our business community and our neighborhoods. People have supported me because they seek leaders who are knowledgeable, objective and visionary, and who can be a team player while maintaining a sense of independence.
As citizens we must insure our quality of life continues to be the best in the Bay area. We must guarantee that our neighborhoods remain safe, our children and seniors continue to receive the services they deserve and our economy remains strong.
