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San Mateo County, CA November 2, 1999 Election
Council Member; City of San Mateo

4 Year Term.

Candidates (Vote for 2)
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John Lee

  • Occupation: City Councilmember/Businessman
  • Beresford/Hillsdale Neighborhood Association Member
  • The San Mateo County Department of Education's "School to Career" Committee
  • One of the founding members of Telogy, Inc. - a hi-tech firm employing 450 people
Priorities:
  • Reduce traffic congestion
  • Preserve the quality of life in our neighborhoods
  • Ensure Police and Fire services are second to none
Claire L. Mack
  • Occupation: Retired
  • BA Communications/Urban Planning
  • Founder/Producer, Jazz on the Hill
  • Former Park & Recreation Commissioner
  • Woman of the Year - PARCA 1999
  • State of California Woman of the Year 1994
  • Broadcaster of the Year AWRT 1979
Priorities:
  • I advocate better affordable, non-ghettoized, housing.
  • I advocate better and more varied activities for youth.
  • I am advocate finding equitable housing for homeless indiviuals throughout the entire County of San Mateo
Karen R. Herrel
  • Occupation: Retired Corporate Vice President, California Casualty/Calco
  • San Mateo Planning Commissioner 1975-81, 1993-present
  • Volunteer Mediator, Board Member, PCRC 1986-93
  • Member, El Camino Real Master Plan Committee
  • Member, American Association of University Women
  • San Mateo homeowner since 1964
  • Bachelor's Degree - Barnard College, Columbia University
Priorities:
  • I will protect the integrity of San Mateo's unique neighborhoods & work to preserve the suburban quality of our city.
  • I will watchdog the city budget, especially voter approved funds, to keep faith with the voters' intent & insure that tax dollars are spent wisely.
  • I pledge increased public access to city government, including televising Planning Commission meetings.

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    10/21, 10:00 am & 6:30 pm
    10/22, 10:00 am
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    10/28, 7:30 pm
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