Candidates
(Vote for 3)
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Dianne M. "Didi" Fisher
2,240 votes
28.5%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Incumbent, Former Mayor
- Atherton Councilmember 1990 - Present
- Mayor, 1995-1997
- Commissioner, Atherton Planning Commission 1987-1990
- Biographical details at candidate's website - see below
Priorities:
- Budget: prudent planning for major capital costs of drainage, roads and other infrastructure maintenance as well as administrative space needs.
- Traffic impact reduction: getting neighbors and visitors to reduce speed to 25 m.p.h. in the neighborhoods.
- Holbrook Palmer Park: thoroughly reviewing the park: expenses, uses, volunteer and community groups
Alan Carlson
2,065 votes
26.3%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Attorney
- 25 years management and employment law experience
- Legal representative for Atherton in Police Department labor negotiations
- Atherton resident over 10 years
Priorities:
- Preserve the unique rural and traditional qualities of Atherton while seeking the enhancement of resident control over their community
- Maintain police and other essential services for Atherton residents with a balanced budget that does not invade Town financial reserves
- Pursue solutions to issues with fresh ideas while maintaining communication with members of the community and their resident groups
William R. "Bill" Conwell
1,896 votes
24.1%
Priorities:
- Reducing traffic impact
- Introducing further budget proprieties
- Timely satisfaction of citizens' needs
Teresa "Teri" Watts
1,627 votes
20.7%
- Occupation: Community Volunteer
- B.A. Pomona College
- MBA Stanford University
- Pres. Foothill Aux./ Family Service Agency of San Mateo Co.
- Gap Stores Inc. - Managed Budgeting & Financial Analysis and Store Construction
Priorities:
- Improve communication between town government and residents to be able to act appropriately on priorities of the community
- Responsible oversight of budget and town services
- Improve youth programs
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