- Occupation: Mayor/Businesswoman/Attorney
- Stanford University BA, Columbia MA
- Santa Clara University Law School JD
- Business owner and sole practioner 17 years
- Eight years of public service on city council
- Married to Steven Marx 46 years, mother and grandmother
- SLO resident and local open space advocate 24 years
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- * Preserve SLO's unique natural, historical, social and cultural resources
- * Maintain a balanced budget, infrastructure investment, and pension reform
- Promote economic vitality, head-of-household jobs, clean businesses, affordable housing and a vibrant, safe downtown
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- Former Mayor Kenneth Schwartz
- Former Mayor Allen Settle
- County Sheriff Ian Parkinson
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- Under My Leadership as Mayor
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My record demonstrates achievements in quality of life, environment, charter and personnel policy reform, commercial development, housing, neighborhood wellness, homeless services,and infrastructure improvement, including the Downtown.
- Budget Expertise
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As Mayor I have led the city through the worst recession since the great depression and placed us firmly on the path toward financial sustainability. Our budget is balanced with no cuts and a 20% reserve. We have successfully negotiated a 6.8% compensation reduction with all five unions, which saves $3.1 million a year. Some people fear that the city is in dire financial straits, but this is simply not the case.
- The Homelessness Issue
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I am deeply concerned about the homelessness issue. I have volunteered time at the Prado Day Center, the Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter, the overflow program and have donated financially to them for decades. I will make Improving Homeless Services an important goal for the next two years.
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