Candidate for
Council Member; City of Belmont

"I look forward to working with Kristin Mercer on the Belmont City Council. I've known and respected Kristin for years as an active and tireless contributor to the welfare of the residents of Belmont. She's worked effectively with 4-H, BHCIA, as a Planning Commissioner, Planning Commission Chair, as an advocate for Belmont's interest regarding High Speed Rail. Her integrity and high standards will bring thoughtful and objective decision making to our Council. She shares the values of Belmont residents, and her commitment to Belmont's future is proven by her hundreds of hours of service to our community." Christine Wozniak; Mayor and Belmont City Council member

"As a teacher and former city council member, I enthusiastically endorse Kristin Mercer for city council. Kristin has demonstrated her commitment to Belmont youth through her many accomplishments for our schools and the Belmont 4-H. She recognizes the importance of education. Kristin will forge a working relationship between our schools and the City, for a better future for all Belmont residents. Kristin is smart, articulate, and does her homework. She is knowledgeable on the issues facing Belmont, and always comes to meetings prepared. She has direct experience of how municipal government works, and is the only first-time candidate with a long time (25+ years) track record of volunteerism in Belmont. Kristin cares, and I am happy to endorse her candidacy." George Metropulos; Former Mayor and Central School Teacher

"The Sierra Club is pleased to endorse Kristin's candidacy for Belmont City Council. We were impressed with her knowledge on a range of issues and her obvious passion for serving the public. Kristin's extensive environmental record and many years of service to the community show us she is the kind of candidate we can be proud to endorse." Sue Chow, Sierra Club

"Kristin shares the values of Belmont residents. She has demonstrated a moderate approach to the issues; she's respectful of resident's rights but always vigilant about the long-term best interests of Belmont as a whole." Karl Mittelstadt; Retired Belmont Parks and Recreation Director

"On our Neighborhood Board of Directors, Kristin's constructive and level-headed thinking built consensus, and led us to better decisions. Her good judgment and communication skills were evident, and her counsel was invaluable to me as President." Mimi Iversen; former President, Belmont Heights Neighborhood Association

"I have worked with Kristin on several projects and have admired her attention to detail and thoroughness. She has high expectations for our City; she shares our vision for a better Belmont and will work hard to achieve that vision." Judy King, Former Parks & Recreation Commissioner"

I would be pleased to endorse you (Kristin Mercer) for the Belmont City Council. I know you would do an excellent job and serve the city well." Bill Dawson, president elect Belmont Rotary Club

"I am very pleased you asked me for an endorsement, which you have. The short time we have served together on PCC, I have been very impressed with your grasp of the issues and the way in which you have explained Belmont's position on matters. You should make an excellent council member." Jerry Carlson, Former Mayor of Atherton

"As a former Planning Commissioner I can attest that Kristin came to each meeting extraordinarily well prepared on every issue. The Council very much needs her intelligence and diligence." Warren Gibson; Former Belmont Planning Commissioner

Other Supporters:

Anne Campbell, County Superintendent of Schools
San Mateo County Labor Council
Dave Warden, Belmont City Council and former Mayor
Phil Mathewson, Former Belmont Mayor
Amy Goldfarb, Belmont Planning Commissioner
Rick Frautschi, Former Belmont Planning Commissioner
Gladwyn d'Souza, Belmont Planning Commissioner
Susan Wright, Chair Belmont Parks & Recreation Commission
Tim Wong, Belmont Parks & Recreation Commissioner
Dawn Graves, Ralston teacher and union representative
Kathy Baylock, Burlingame City Council and former Mayor
Dick Ashby, Chair Belmont Finance Commission
Dick Green, former Belmont Mayor
Hartley Laughead, Community Activist
Kenn Parsons, Chair Belmont Planning Commission
Michelle Ahuna, Belmont business owner
Janet Pepe Davis, Owner Hometown Realty
Lynn Ashby
Cathy Bloomfield
Ed Mitchell
Barbara Posch
Pat Miller
Elsa Schafer
Linnaea Knisely
Len Rosenduft
Dina Artzt
Margaret Green
Jenny Daniel
Lois DeFelice
Robert Griffith
Colleen McPeek
Nace & Bonnie Passantino
Cory & Brigitte Roay
Michelle Speert
Judy Grimsby
Paul van Houten
Cheryl Shlicoff
Beth and Frank McCarthy
Judy Bentson
Jeanette Sacco-Belli
Carol and Alberto Rossi
Valerie Dohrenwend
Judith Sager
Karen Robles
Jan Crawford
Aileen Turner