Full Biography for Pedro "Pete" Gonzalez

Candidate for
Board Member; South San Francisco Unified School District

• Pedro Gonzalez - known to many as Pete Gonzalez.
• Married to his wife, Eldie, for 40 years.
• Resident of South San Francisco for over 30 years.
• Retired Meat Cutter
• Has three grown children
• Two of his four grandchildren currently attend school in the South San Francisco Unified School District.

• South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Commissioner for eight years.

• Active member of the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.)

• Vigorously promoted and worked for passage of Measure C - a $40 million school bond issue to be used for structural improvements of our school buildings.

• "FAMILIES ON TRACK" - I have worked on the committee for this program since the very beginning. Our team worked hard to research similar programs, receive grant funding and to gain approval for this program. "Families on Track" is a program to benefit students and families of limited means. It will emphasize the importance of parental involvement in education, promote constructive communication between home and school, and provide educational opportunities beyond the classroom. I am currently serving on the Criteria, Implementation, and Outreach Committees for "Families on Track."

• "THE LEARNING CENTER" - this is another program I am excited to be a part of. It is a service of the South San Francisco Public Library and will offer tutoring and classes to our young people and adults to improve their basic, work-related, and parenting skills.

• Currently serving on the ArtRise Theatre Board of Directors.

• Co-founder of Sur San Francisco Unidos.

• Co-founder of Historic Old Town Homeowners and Renters Association.

• Volunteer with the Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center.

• Marriage Preparation Leader Couple with All Souls Parish.

• Member of the League of Women Voters.