Candidate for
Member, City Council; Proposed City of Castro Valley

• I'm pro incorporation. The time is right for Castro Valley citizens to take responsibility and better control over local planning issues and our future role as a community. I have read the Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis and am in agreement with the conclusion that incorporation is fiscally feasible.

• I am running a grass roots campaign of under $1000 total.

• I'm a Democrat who will listen to all Castro Valleyans point of view and strive for consensus on key issues affecting the City of Castro Valley. I believe that a local city government should represent the Castro Valley community primarily on issues of planning and land use for the city. In addition, Castro Valley can be a key participant in regional land use and planning discussions that would affect us. Finally, all essential services should remain intact or improved.

• Castro Valley Transition to City: I want to complete the successful transition of Castro Valley to a city that is fiscally sound with all essential services intact. I plan to work with the County of Alameda for a smooth transition of services along with agreement on the costs involved.

• Developing the Castro Valley Image: I want to get the involvement of all Castro Valleyans in the planning process and in developing a consensus for Castro Valley's image going forward.

• Redevelopment of the Castro Valley Blvd. Corridor: I plan to review and update, as needed, the CV Specific Plan and develop a CV General Plan looking at short term and long term issues. This would include redevelopment of the downtown Castro Valley Blvd. corridor from Strobridge to Crow Canyon Rd. We should review traffic patterns and the possible synchronization of traffic signals to relieve congestion in this area. I also propose median strip landscaping and architectural treatment for Castro Valley Blvd. projecting the CV image to revitalize this important corridor and attract people to businesses in the area.

• Recreational Facilities for our Families and Youth: I plan to work with HARD, the Castro Valley School District and East Bay Regional Parks District to plan for additional parks, a skateboard park and other facilities that would enhance local recreational activities for our families and youth while staying within budget constraints through use of grants and other funding efforts.