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San Mateo County, CA November 5, 2013 Election
Council Member; City of Burlingame Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Jan 15 5:15pm, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (17/17)
25.4% Voter Turnout (91,335/359,535)
Candidates (Vote for 3)
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Ann Keighran Click here for more information about this candidate 3,028 votes 22.9%

  • Occupation: Incumbent
  • Elected to Burlingame City Council 2005
  • Mayor 2012-2013
  • M.S.N and B.S.N. in Nursing
  • Serve as Chamber of Commerce Liaison
  • Serve on Economic Development Committee
  • Serve as the City/School Liaison Committee
Priorities:
  • Promote Burlingame and attract new businesses in order to increase diversity of revenue sources to ensure the city's long-term fiscal strength.
  • Consider & support downtown projects having parking, attainable housing, retail &/or possibly entertainment options while incorporating a town square.
  • Ensure the community's voice is heard in planning with Caltrain for electrification and high speed rail.
Michael Brownrigg Click here for more information about this candidate 2,701 votes 20.4%
  • Occupation: Incumbent
Priorities:
  • Maintain strong budget and services
  • Construct downtown parking garage to expand options for shoppers and merchants
  • Create a public square as envisioned in our community's Downtown Plan
Ricardo Ortiz Click here for more information about this candidate 2,054 votes 15.5%
  • Occupation: Businessman
  • 20 years of commercial banking experience
  • UC San Diego, BA in Economics
  • Burlingame Rotary Club, Past Treasurer
  • Burlingmae Community for Education, Past Treasurer
  • Peninsula Health Care District, Long Term Planning Committee
Priorities:
  • Responsible Developement
  • Strong Education
  • Fiscal discipline
Russ Cohen Click here for more information about this candidate 2,045 votes 15.5%
  • Occupation: Business Association Executive Director
  • Former Burlingame City Council member
  • Past President, Burlingame Historical Society
  • Past Chair, Burlingame Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission
  • Graduate, Burlingame San Mateo Leadership Academy
  • BA, Communications, California State University, Fullerton
  • BFA, Advertising, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena
Priorities:
  • Adding high density to downtown must respect our city's character.
  • High Speed Rail continues to pose a threat to Burlingame
  • Our heritage trees are threatened by highway widening of El Camino Real
Nirmala I Bandrapalli Click here for more information about this candidate 1,512 votes 11.4%
  • Occupation: Mother and Entrepreneur
  • Unmatched record of community service: culminating in my current role as Burlingame Planning Commissioner
  • Commitment to representing the people, not special interests
  • Offers specific ideas and solutions to address specific issues, not just sound bites and vague generalities.Visit http://www.nirmala4burlingame.com
  • Rich professional experience: 11 years in research/analysis at Genentech, 3 years at UCSF conducting AIDS research, co-founder health-fitness business
  • Stellar academic credentials: Master's in biochemistry-USF, Project Management certification, graduate of Community Leadership Program
  • Steward of our environment: only challenger Sierra Club endorsed*, educates Burlingame youth on environment, advocates strong sustainability goals
Priorities:
  • Protect our small-town atmosphere, while promoting Burlingame-appropriate, eco-friendly economic development
  • Keep our city safe, financially sound and family friendly
  • Improve communication between city government and residents, fostering a well-informed citizenry and responsive government
Andrew Peceimer Click here for more information about this candidate 891 votes 6.7%
  • Occupation: Business Owner
  • Father of 3 Burlingame Students
  • Burlingame Business Owner
  • 20 year Burlingame Resident
  • Guest Lecturer/Finance
  • Burlingame High School Internship Program
Priorities:
  • Fix Burlingame Avenue Streetscape reduced downtown parking
  • Fully Fund City Employees Benefits/Pensions
  • Require Burlingame Voter Approval on all major expenditures
Steve Duncan 392 votes 3.0%
  • Occupation: Retail Management
Alexander England Kent Click here for more information about this candidate 319 votes 2.4%
  • Occupation: School Real Estate
  • Kellogg School of Management, MBA in Finance & Marketing
  • Co-Chair, Burlingame Dads Club, Lincoln Elementary Dads Club / Tech Steering Committee, Kellogg Alumni Club Events Chair & Treasurer
  • Chicago Public School Technology Steering Committee, IT Resource Center Board of Governors, Chair Marketing Committee (5 consecutive terms)
  • I specialize in School Real Estate Strategy, Financial Analysis and Contract Negotiations for public and private school clients.
  • I enjoy competitive yacht racing, playing on the beach with my family, and running marathons.
  • I live and work in Burlingame with my wife, Jamie Kent, Ph.D. and my two children Miles and Hanna (1st Presbyterian Preschool & Lincoln School).
Priorities:
  • Ensure Fiscal Balance & Ethical Governance of Burlingame (eliminate the existing conflicts of interest on City Council and Planning Commission).
  • Ensure Strong Schools through Smart Growth / Economic Vibrancy in Burlingame, which drives hotel tax, property tax and sales tax revenues.
  • Generate Better Feedback from residents & businesses, Better market Burlingame to job-creating corporations looking to expand to Burlingame.
Robert Schinagl 277 votes 2.1%
  • Occupation: Store Clerk

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