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F. John Richards
882 votes
28.1%
- Occupation: Architect
- Town of PV: ASCC, 1986-1992; Planning Commission, 1992-1995; Town Councl 2010-present
- Education: UC Davis, 1968-1972 BS Environmental design; University of Stockholm, 1970; California College of the Arts, 1977-1978 MFA
- Professional: Licensed California Architect, 1984
- Peace Corps, Venezuela and Nicaragua, 1973-1975
- Family: Married to Sharon, with two grown children Galen and Megan
- Portola Valley roots: Grew up on Corte Madera Rd. 1954-1970. Returned to PV in 1985
Priorities:
- Build on nearly 50 years of successful use of the General Plan to preserve the rural nature of Portola Valley.
- Continue the leadership role Portola Valley has taken in promoting sustainability.
- Foster community through support of programs such as the Farmers Market, Garden Share, and the Summer Concert Series.
Maryann Moise Derwin
875 votes
27.9%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Town Council member 8 years, Mayor 2008, 2012
- Chair, SMC Library JPA
- Former Chair, SMC Council of Cities
- Former PTA President, PVSD
- M.A., Program for Writers, University of Illinois Chicago
- Parent to William, 24 and Charlie, 21
Priorities:
- Hold the line by basing decisions on values embodied in the General Plan: preservation of open space and conservation of resources
- Continue the tradition of low-cost, volunteer government
- Focus on emergency planning, policies and programs to prepare residents for increased wildfire risk
Craig R. Hughes
857 votes
27.3%
- Occupation: Entrepreneur / Executive
- Founded and ran 5 software companies
- PV Architecture and Site Control Commissioner for last 4 years
- "Recent" Portola Valley resident, at only 10+ years
- One kid each at Ormondale and Corte Madera
- Stanford University, Symbolic Systems program
Priorities:
- Maintain the ideals of the town's General Plan: small volunteer government, living in harmony with our natural environment
- Promote greater communication from the town to its citizens. Our government in PV is dilligent, hard-working and honest and should let everyone know
- Encourage the upcoming younger generation to volunteer in town and continue the traditions that have made us such a great place
Arthur C. "Bud" Eisberg, Jr.
522 votes
16.6%
- Occupation: Retired Airline Pilot
- US Navy-5 yrs active, 17 yrs reserve duty
- Portola Valley Town Volunteer-20+ yrs (ASCC, Public Works, Affordable Housing Committee, Town Center Creek Committee)
- 40+ yr PV resident. Raised 2 sons through PV schools.
- Volunteered for family activities incl sports, scouting, PV Flight Night.
- Colgate University, B.A Economics, M.A. Student Personnel Admin.
Priorities:
- Committment to Town values of maintaining our rural quality and natural features, family environment with great schools, and small government
- Focus on the priorities of our citizens and families. People come first.
- A more transparent, efficient, and evidence-based decision making process
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- Tuesday, 8 October
- 7:00 - 8:30 pm
- Historic Schoolhouse, 765 Portola Rd., Portola Valley
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