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San Mateo County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
Council Member; City of San Carlos Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Nov 30 9:53am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (28/28)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Matt Grocott Click here for more information about this candidate 5,016 votes 21.0%

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Grocott Design * Home & Remodel
  • B.S. Design, Clemson University, 1981
  • San Carlos Chamber of Commerce Member
  • San Carlos LIONS Club Member
  • Healthy Cities Tutor
Priorities:
  • Issues with Department Head Contracts
  • Resolution of South County Fire
  • Economic Development/South Laurel Flooding
Brad Lewis Click here for more information about this candidate 4,564 votes 19.1%
  • Occupation: Computer Animation Producer
  • 14 year San Carlos Resident
  • 5th year as Park and Recreation Commissioner
  • 8 year AYSO Board member, Instructor, Referee, Coach
  • Producer at Pixar Animation Studios
  • Co-Chair Athletic Fields Committee
  • Married with two children
Priorities:
  • New energy, communication and perspective.
  • The community's core values are my priorities.
  • Consensus oriented, positive leadership.
Bob Grassilli Click here for more information about this candidate 4,491 votes 18.8%
  • Occupation: Business Consultant
  • BS in accounting-University of San Francisco
  • MBA in finance-UC Berkeley
  • San Carlos Planning Commission-6 years
  • Member of 2 RR Land Use Committees
  • Board Member-San Carlos Youth Center Foundationn
  • Chief Financial Officer for 18 years
Priorities:
  • New leadership,ability, and committment
  • Financial skills to balance budget and solve Fire Service funding
  • Common sense and community input to address City issues
John Hoffmann Click here for more information about this candidate 3,867 votes 16.2%
  • Occupation: Local Business Owner
  • San Mateo County Civil Grand Juror
  • Mediator for California Superior Court
  • San Carlos City Councilman
  • San Carlos School Board President
  • Sequoia High School District Central Committee, Chairman
  • AYSO Soccer referee
Priorities:
  • Get the city on track financially
  • Spend your taxes wisely
  • Fresh thinking and new perspectives
Len Materman Click here for more information about this candidate 3,854 votes 16.2%
  • Occupation: Non-Profit Director
  • Community Foundation Consultant
  • U.S. State Department Consultant
  • Advisor to federal agency Director in the Clinton Administration
  • UC Berkeley Government Affairs Director
  • San Carlos Little League and AYSO Coach
  • UC Davis BA and BS
Priorities:
  • Ensure we are fully protected by our fire department and balance the City budget
  • Respect your opinion, preserve our town's character, and protect our environment when considering development
  • Build a City government responsive to your hopes and concerns, and bring an open, collaborative style to the City Council
Alex Phillips Click here for more information about this candidate 2,064 votes 8.7%
  • Occupation: Software Engineer/Businessman
  • 5 years Planning Commission
Priorities:
  • Smart Development
  • Good government
  • Preserve and enjoy our open space

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Event

Candidates' Forum

September 29th

7 pm

Location: SamTrans Building, 1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos
2nd floor auditorium - PenTV studios

Moderated by LWV-Central San Mateo County
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