Statement of PATRICIA J. WILLIAMS, Candidate for City Council Member Occupation: Incumbent Age: 54 Education and Qualifications: Profession: Financial Advisor Education: Ed.D. Organizational Management; M.A. Education/Child Development Qualifications: Local business owner * Decision-making, problem solving, and mediation skills * Proven community leader * Experience in public policy Experience: City: City Council 1992-1997; Mayor 1995-96; Planning Commission 1987-1992. Regional: ABAG Executive Council, SCC Solid Waste Commission, SCC Library Joint Powers Authority, County Transportation Agency Advisory Committee. Goals: * I will work toward a cooperative effort with the school districts to develop and finance buildings and programs for youth. * I will work with neighborhoods to seek traffic calming measures to ensure safe neighborhoods. * I will support a business environment that maintains our unique small town atmosphere while providing a vital economic tax base. * I will support our basic values as a single-family residential city dedicated to a quiet, family-oriented lifestyle. I have the experience and proven ability to represent you. I have listened to you and know the history and background of the issues facing our community. You can count on me to maintain and preserve the high standards that we value. I am dedicated to a vision that encourages personal responsibility and reaffirms the traditions that make our community unique.