Candidate for
Member, City Council; City of Clayton

My name is David Shuey, but most people call me "Shoe." I am your current Mayor (I hope most of you know that by now) and have been on the City Council for the last four years. My wife Shelly and I have been married for 14 years and we have three children, Samantha, AJ and Catherine. I grew up here and graduated from Clayton Valley High School, obtained a political science degree from Stanford University and a law degree from Santa Clara University. My legal practice (yes, as a politician and lawyer I realize I have two strikes against me but I promise not to get that third strike.) primarily involves defending doctors in medical malpractice actions and contractors in construction defect litigation, but I also help out family, friends, and neighbors if asked.

I am an active Board Member for the Clayton Valley Little League and have been a coach, referee and umpire for baseball, soccer and basketball. I have also been active in the parent faculty club at Mt. Diablo Elementary and have been the auctioneer for their primary fundraiser each year. I also belong to the Clayton Community Church.

I believe that I have been a fresh, young (some may dispute that characterization but I cling to it desperately as I approach 40), independent, thoughtful and reasonable voice on the Council for the last four years. I have served to bridge the gap between factions on the Council and have helped save the City thousands of dollars on legal issues through my experience. I have always respected, considered and listened to both sides on every issue that has come to the Council and been a stabilizing force on hotly debated topics.

I am running again for Council because I love the job, believe that I do it well, and would like to continue to give back to the City I love. My vision is to continue efforts to make our downtown a vibrant meeting point for our residents while maintaining our small town appeal. Thank you for your consideration.