Candidate for
Council Member; Town of Moraga

I have been privileged to serve as your Mayor and Councilmember. With your vote, I will: continue strong leadership to preserve and enhance our unique quality of life in Moraga; protect our semi-rural environment through thoughtful and sensible growth; and ensure enforcement of the General Plan policies and Moraga Open Space Ordinance.

During my tenure, I have worked to see the following accomplished: a prudent fiscal budget; sound infrastructure investments while maintaining excellent service; sustained excellence in police protection; increased recreational opportunities in our parks and playing fields; improved function and assets of Moraga library and the Hacienda; completion of Moraga Center Specific Plan and certification of Moraga Housing Element; and incorporation of environmentally sustainable policies in Moraga.

My other accomplishments include: leading an efficient and cohesive Town Council; improving government communication and transparency; enhancing senior services; fostering excellent relationships with Saint Mary's College and promoting its integration in our community; developing cooperative efforts with the Moraga School District and various volunteer service groups.

Ten years hence, Moragans will continue to live in a highly desirable, semi-rural environment that remains a perfect place to raise our families. Our pristine open space, scenic landscapes, outstanding schools, and vibrant shopping centers will have made Moraga a regional jewel that is known for its sustainable and healthy lifestyle.

Our Town will have established a solid general fund reserve and maintained balanced annual budgets. It will have successfully implemented an economic development plan that recaptured much of our sales tax leakage. Additionally, it will have created a long term infrastructure renewal program and financing plan.

Moraga's spirit of volunteerism will continue to complement and support an efficiently and effectively run Town government. It will offer an abundance of recreational opportunities for all ages and continue to be one of the safest places anywhere.

In 2020, we will be even prouder to say, "We are Moraga residents!"

My educational background: Civil and Environmental Engineering Degree (University of Wisconsin); Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program graduate (Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University); licensed civil engineer (P.E., California).

Thank you for your support.