Candidate for
Council Member; Town of Danville

My name is: Newell Arnerich

My age is: 59

My occupation is: Danville Councilmember, Architect

Education and Qualifications:

Maintaining our "small town atmosphere and outstanding quality of life" is my continuing priority while celebrating that it has been over 150 years in the making.

Recent accomplishments include helping lead Danville as chair of the oversight committee on design and completion of the Veteran's Memorial Building & Senior Center, continuing Operation Welcome Home for returning veterans, starting TRAFFIX bus system, shop local business campaigns, maintaining our great parks and school partnerships. Over the past years, I have been able to assist with community projects such as the permanent home for Valley Parent Preschool, Discovery Counseling Center's offices, the Thrift Station, the Gazebo structure at Hap Magee Ranch Park, to name a few.

Community roles: Mayor of Danville, 1999, 2004, 2008, 2012; Chair CC Mayors Conference; Danville Area Chamber of Commerce; Past Danville Design Review Board; Past Chair Danville Planning Commission; Danville Sycamore Valley Rotary Club - Past President; Leadership San Ramon Valley - Past President; Mustang Soccer Coach; Tri-Valley Transportation Committee; Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Discovery Counseling Center Board of Directors, Business Owner & Corporate President for over 34 years. My education includes Bachelors and Masters Degrees from UC Berkeley.

My wife Janis, an elementary school principal, and we have raised our two children in this great community over the past twenty four years; our daughter Julia, an ER nurse and our son Anthony, just recently completed his service in the USMC and is moving back to our wonderful community.

Thank you to all who have helped shape our past, present and future. I am proud to be part of maintaining Danville's character and high standards in governance. It is my honor to be a small part of helping continue that vision. I ask for your support and your vote on November 6. Thank you.