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Contra Costa County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
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Candidate Statement

By Gay Gerlack

Candidate for Mayor; City of Martinez

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I have a lifetime of dedication to community, most recently working with many of the service and non-profits groups in Martinez. Being a former small business owner, Encore Gymnastics and Sewabration, has prepared me with the experience and knowledge for successful leadership skills.

Martinez Service Groups:

  • Kiwanis Club of Martinez
  • Soroptimist International of Martinez
  • Lioness
  • Pacheco-Martinez Homeless Outreach
  • American Legion

Married to Ken for over 50 years, we have two grown daughters and five grandchildren. As owners of Contra Costa Landscaping, Inc. and current partners of Organic Solutions, LLC we share a lifetime commitment to the environment. As a founding member of the Alhambra Hills Open Space Committee, I am fighting the proposed housing development of the Alhambra Hills. Research found that portions of this property were owned by John Muir. If developed with home sites, 500+ majestic oak trees will be destroyed.

I was a member of the Citizens for Measure H, which was successful in securing a $30,000,000 bond to rebuild the Rankin swimming pool, renovate our library, and bring Martinez Parks up to ADA standards. My current challenge is to insure that sufficient funds are placed in the budget to guarantee that these improvements will be properly maintained.

Other Community Participation:

  • Commissioner on the Park, Recreation, Marina, and Cultural Commission
  • Board Member of the John Muir Association
  • Board Member of the Martinez Art Association
  • Board Member of the Friends of the Library
  • Board Member of the Martinez Early Childhood Center

Proven leadership is the ability to work with people, visualize objectives, and achieve results. Martinez needs a workable plan to repair and maintain our streets, develop shoreline amenities at our Marina, promote all businesses in Martinez, and make our Downtown a vibrant successful location for business owners and visitors. If you have any questions call me: 228-6717.

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