Candidates
(Vote for 3)
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John B. Lomax
- Occupation: retired manager, engineer
- Married 54 years, 40 in local area. MSEE from Stanford.
- Public Service: US Navy WWII; two terms as Board member, Black Mtn. Resource Conservation Dist.; Director, Law Enforcement Support Agency
- Professional Life: 4 yrs. Boeing; 31 years SRI International; 4 yrs. Law Enforcement Support Agency
- Labor Relations: Experience on both sides of the negotiating table: union negotiator (1953-54) and as a manager (1974-79)
Priorities:
- I will not allow any further loss or mismanagement of public funds.
- I will strive to improve management-employee relations.
- I will promote long-term District financial planning to minimize customer costs.
Finn T. Halbo
- Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
- Stanford Linear Accelerator Center 36 year emp.
- Retired Lieutenant Commander, Navy Civil Engineering Corps
- Chairman, South Bayside System Authority
- President,Calififornia Sanitation Risk Management Authority Authority
- American Society of Civil Engineers Earthquake Life Line Investigator
Priorities:
- Resolve Ronald W. Shepherd lawsuit against the District.
- Continue to support our first class manager.
- Up-date equipment replacement & dollar reserve fund program. No bonds
Harry A. Harrison
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- Occupation: Builder/Retired Teacher
David A Walker
- Occupation: Network Engineer 3Com Corporation
- Menlo Park Resident 26 years (whole life)
- Graduated from Saint Mary's College in Moraga with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and a Minor in Economics
- Family has lived in Menlo Park for over 50 years
Priorities:
- Restore public and employee confidence in an agency that has been undermined by years of failed management and lackluster leadership.
- Ensure that Sewer charges imposed by the District are fair and equitable.
- Require that the District comply with all environmental regulations and ensure the protection of the San Francisco Bay and San Francisquito Creek.
Ronald W. "Ron" Shepherd
- Occupation: Businessman/CPA
- My family and I have been residents of the district since 1973
- Education: B.S. in Accounting, San Diego State University
- Business: 11 years "Big Six" accounting firm; now own my own business
- Professional Designation: Certified Public Accountant
- Public Service: Chair school board, president parish counsel, member of Menlo Park budget task force
Priorities:
- Provide a fresh and ethical approach in developing policies under which the district will operate
- Build a relationship of trust and understanding between West Bay Sanitary District employees, management and the Board of Directors
- Develop a comprehensive, long-term financial plan to included planned replacement of major sewer lines
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