Candidate for
Council Member; City of Galt

My name is Tom Malson and I am asking for your Vote on November 5th, 2002.

I was born in Pennsylvania, but before arriving in Sacramento to attend High School, I had traveled around the world, lived in Indonesia for 2 years and had visited 17 countries along the way. After graduating from Cal Poly, living in Salinas, CA. and then North Canton, Ohio our family finally settled in Galt 21 years ago.

I have been married to my wife Grace for 29 years. She has worked for the City of Galt Police & Finance Departments and the past 10 years at SCT/Link (formerly TRACS). Our daughter started school in Galt and graduated from Galt High School. Along the way she was on the Galt Gators Swim Team, played soccer, fast pitch softball and has worked at the Gora Aquatic Center since 1995. She is also currently attending college.

I have been involved with our City's Planning since 1986, have attended League of California Cities Planning Conferences and a 16 week SACOG sponsored course on 'The Practice of Local Government Planning'. During this period I was also appointed to 4 regional and 4 City Commissions/Committee's.

I have seen our City grow from a population of less than 5,000 to over 21,000. The 'experts' say that generally things double about every 10 years and so far that is holding true. However, with Consumes River flood plain to the north, County line to the south, Nature Conservatory & 2 acre lots to the west, no desire by the citizens to expand eastward and being dependent on ground water, we may be closer than we think to 'build-out'.

We need qualified Council Members that understand the importance of updating Galt's General Plan, increasing retail & commercial tax base, expanding our sphere of influence, planning a green belt between Galt & Elk Grove and working cost effective solutions for city, school, fire and transportation joint use facilities.

Why I Am Running?

I believe that my community involvement, experience and qualifications have prepared me well to serve as one of your representatives on Galt's City Council. I would very much appreciate your support. Call me if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

Sincerely,

Tom

Qualifications:

Civic/Public Service:

Representative for Cities of Folsom, Isleton & Galt:

• Solid Waste Advisory Committee
• Sacramento History & Science Commission
• Sacramento Environmental Commission (Chairman)
• Participated in Sacramento County HazMat Incident Response 'Blue Ribbon Panel"
• Earth Day, 2001

City of Galt, CA.:

• Planning Commissioner (past Chairman & Vice-Chairman)
• Chairman City of Galt Citizens General Plan Committee
• Member City of Galt, CA., Park Master Plan Committee
• Gora Aquatic Center ad-hoc Committee
• Ran for Elected City Council Seat (1990)
• Past President, VIce President and Treasurer of Galt Area Historical Society

• AA in Engineering, Sacramento City College, CA
• BS, Industrial Technology (Dean's Honor List), California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.
• Electronics Technology, Hartnell College, Salinas, CA.
• Uniform Building Code, Cosumnes River College, Sacramento, CA.
• Certificate in The Practice of Local Government Planning, International City and County Management Association
• Advanced courses in Project Management, University of California, Davis, CA.
• Certified Plant Engineer, American Institute of Plant Engineers

• Listed in Marquis Who's Who:
  

- Science and Engineering
- Who's Who in theWest
- Who's Who in America

• Service: USMC
• Visited 21 counties and 27 States
• Lived in: Pennsylvania, Indonesia, New Jersey, Ohio and California
• ASA Certified Girls Fast Pitch Softball Coach
• Private Pilot's License
• Sports: High School Football, Track and Wrestling Teams.

• Maintenance Engineer
• Assistant Plant Engineer
• Plant Engineer
• Facilities Engineer
• Field Team Leader, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Senior Facility Engineer

"Thomas J. Malson, a city planning commissioner and an engineer, is among the most knowledgeable of the candidates. Like Clare, he is willing to do the heavy lifting that often comes with appointed or elective office, serving on the Sacramento Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Environmental Commission."

For more information check out: http://www.electmalson.cjb.net/