- Occupation: Incumbent
- 35+ years of educational advocacy and active community involvement
- local elected official since 1979
- extensive experience in political and public relations fields and in the development/organization of job-training programs
- co-ordinator of numerous non-profit and political fundraising events
- director on boards of many educational and non-profit organizations
- active participant in civil rights movement
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Providing quality programs and services, in well-maintained facilities, that meet the current and emerging educational needs of the community.
- Improving communication in the community to increase appreciation of the college and internally to ensure participation in decision-making.
- Revitalizing the Indian Valley Campus through a partnership between the college and San Francisco State University.
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- Irwin P. "Red" Diamond, retired COM President - Honorary Chair
- Civic, Community & Educational Leaders (including COM Faculty & Staff)
- Leading Civic & Labor Organizations
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- GOOD DECISION-MAKING RELIES ON GOOD COMMUNICATION
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An on-going dialogue that respects the viewpoints of all college participants must immediately begin. As the college faces making important decisions, the board cannot expect the support of the Marin community if it does not have the support the campus community.
- HIRING A PRESIDENT DURING A CHALLENGING PERIOD
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College of Marin must seek a new president who can meet the unique needs of our college and community. This individual will be expected to address several issues including maintaining quality programs and services while improving fiscal accountabllity and resources within a changing and limited economy.
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League of Women Voters of California
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