Statement of SUELLEN C. ROWLISON, Candidate for Mayor Occupation: Public Health Nurse Age: 58 Education and Qualifications: As Mayor I envision building community with neighborhoods that respect and care for each other. As a public health nurse I care about the health of families and neighborhoods, the environment, and our rural agricultural setting. Gilroy has been my home for 25 years. * In 1995 you re-elected me to a second term on the Gilroy City Council. Since then I have helped establish the California Conservation Corps in Gilroy; develop Gilroy's Cultural Arts Master Plan; and expand City involvement with PeaceBuilders. * Economic growth and jobs for our youth and adults are important. That is why I support the Economic Development Corporation, the Gilroy Downtown Development Corporation, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley, more train service, restoration of the Train Depot, and acquiring the former Strand Theater as a performing and visual arts center. I believe growth should be moderate, balancing houses with jobs, offering variety in housing and prices. * I support ACT (Anti-Crime Team), COPPS (Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving). Neighborhood Development, and prevention programs of the Gilroy Youth Center, Parks and Recreation, and Cultural Arts. * My leadership style is team work. Let us build community together. I ask for your vote and the opportunity to be Mayor.