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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Alameda County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Smart Voter Jerry T. Thorne, P.E.

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Pleasanton

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Retired Environmental Engineer
  • Parks and Recreation Commissioner since 1995, Elected Chair for 2 terms.
  • Vice Chair of Pleasanton Energy Committee
  • Coauthored a successful Initiative that preserves a portion of Bernal Property for Lighted Sports Fields for our kids.
  • Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee
  • Over 35 Years as Professional Environmental Engineer and 26 years a multi-function Manager with Fortune 500 Co.
  • Member of 2010 Agricultural Lands and Open Space Committee
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • TRAFFIC CONGESTION PROBLEMS IN PLEASANTON MUST BE SOLVED. A community wide impact an cost/benefit analysis must drive the decision making process.
  • Completion of a Comprehensive General Plan Update that reflects decisions that are in the best interest of the entire community.
  • A focus on providing a Teen Center, Cultural Arts Center, additional affordable housing, lighted sports fields and other high priority facilities.
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Key Endorsements
  • Matt Campbell
  • Juanita Haugen
  • Kathy Narum
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Position Papers
Traffic Congestion in Pleasanton.
Traffic congestion problems in Pleasanton MUST be solved. The decisions made MUST reflect a comprehensive, community wide impact analysis as well as cost/benefit analysis.
Inclusionary Process and City Council Working Environment
We must continue to strive to create a working environment at the City Council level that includes a new definition of "neighborhood" and embraces the principles of "Community of Character".
Cultural Arts Improvements
We must improve the availability of Cultural Arts facilities and programs for all of our citizens.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.thorneforcouncil.com
E-mail: jtthorne2002@yahoo.com

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