Candidate for
Board Member; Hayward Area Recreation and Park District; 2 Year Short Term

In July 2007, I was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Doug Morrison. I have been honored to serve the Hayward Area Recreation District (H.A.R.D.) community and it is my desire to serve in the same capacity for the next two years.

As a Hayward native, my family and I have always enjoyed the wide range of programs, facilities and services that H.A.R.D. offers. As a parent, teacher, coach, businessman and homeowner, I know how important neighborhood parks and affordable after school programs are to families and our community.

I served on the H.A.R.D. Citizen's Advisory Committee for 4 years and served on East Bay Regional Park District's Public Advisory Committee for 6 years. This has given me a good background on the innerworkings of the recreation department.

I have always taken the position that H.A.R.D. is the 'crown jewel' of recreational and leisure centers throughout the Bay Area and California, and provides high quality life activities to all members of our community. H.A.R.D. offers the largest variety of facilities and programs of any other park district or department in the State.

I sincerely feel that my professional business background along with over 30 years of public service and volunteer time provides me with the needed experience to continue my role as a Member of the Board of Directors. I want to remain as a Member of the H.A.R.D. team and help continue their mission of quality.