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John W. Hidahl
3480 votes
9.0%
- Occupation: CHIEF SYSTEMS ENGINEER
- B.S. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, CAL POLY, SLO
- MY WIFE EILEEN AND I ARE 27 YEAR RESIDENTS OF El DORADO HILLS
- ELECTED DIRECTOR OF THE El DORADO HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR 22 YEARS
- CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE EL DORADO HILLS INCORPORATION COMMITTEE-8 YEARS
- PRESIDENT AND FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE El DORADO HILLS COMMUNITY COUNCIL-12 YEARS
- PAST CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE El DORADO HILLS AREA PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE-20 YEARS
Priorities:
- RESOLVE THE GRID LOCK TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN EDH WITHOUT INCREASINIG TAXES
- PROVIDE DEDICATED EDH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INCREASE CURRENT STAFFING
- INCREASE PARKS, RECREATION, AND SENIOR SERVICES FUNDING
Jeff Haberman
3255 votes
8.4%
- Occupation: Local Business Owner (19 years)
- El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce President 1991
- El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (serving 9 years during 1988-2005)
- El Dorado County Small Businessman of the Year 1992
- El Dorado Hills Community Services District Design Review Committee Chairman
- El Dorado Hills Community Services District Design Review Committee Task Force (One of Four Members Selected)
- El Dorado County Board of Appeals Member
Priorities:
- Protect the Beauty of El Dorado Hills From Undesirable Development Practices
- Traffic Mitigation/ Superior Police Protection/ Fiscal Responsibility
- I Am a Respected Voice That Will Provide a Smooth Transition From County to City Government
Larry Brilliant
3144 votes
8.1%
- Occupation: SAFETY/RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
- 21 YEARS OF COMMUNITY COMMITMENT-See Position Paper
- SEE POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
- LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE- See Position Paper
- EDUCATION- Masters Degree in Public Administration/Management-Golden Gate University
- EDUCATION-Bachelor of Science Criminology/Law Enforcement-California State University Fresno
Priorities:
- COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY-OF-LIVE OF EL DORADO HILLS
- COMMITTED TO NO NEW CITY TAXES FOR EL DORADO HILLS
- COMMITTED TO RESPONSIBLE PLANNING THAT BRINGS LIMITED QUALITY GROWTH THAT IS IN HARMONY WITH THE COMMUNITY'S QUALITY-OF-LIFE.
Greg Murphy
3107 votes
8.0%
- Occupation: Deputy Sheriff
John R. Knight
2766 votes
7.1%
Norm Rowett
2581 votes
6.6%
- Occupation: Electrical Engineer
- BSBA, University of San Francisco
- My wife Sue and I have been EDH residents for 27 years
- Former Chairman and Director of the EDHCSD
- Founding Member and Vice Chairman of the EDH Incorporation Committee
- Founding Member and Pass Chairman of the EDH Area Planning Advisory Committee (APAC)
- Founding Member of Both the EDH Community Council and Enhancement Advisory Committee
Priorities:
- Establish an Efficient and Responsive City Government that will Improve our Quality of Life
- Implement the Infrastructure required to Reduce Our Traffic Congestion and Improve Our Roads
- Create a City General Plan that benefits the Citizens of El Dorado Hills
David M. Trapani
2529 votes
6.5%
- Occupation: Real Estate Attorney - El Dorado Hills
- EDHCSD Director - Elected 11/02/04
Priorities:
- Public Safety
- Fix Traffic / Roads
- Parks & Recreation
Constance "Connie" Wyatt
2255 votes
5.8%
- Occupation: Attorney
- Director, El Dorado Hills Community Services District, elected two, 4-year terms in 1998 & 2002
- Founding Member, El Dorado Hills Incorporation Committee
- Member, El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce
- Resident, Waterford Village, since 1990
- Attorney in private practice in EDH, Law Offices of Constance Wyatt Hasting, since 1990
- Graduate, Hastings Law School J.D., 1977
Priorities:
- To preserve the quality of life in our community; one that we can all be proud of.
- Parks and Recreation; Public Safety
- Control Growth; Fix Traffic and Roads
Dorothy "Nesbitt" Nesbitt
2113 votes
5.4%
- Occupation: Retired Business Consultant
- Community/Economic Development Specialist
- Vice Mayor/Council, City of Pleasanton, CA
- Community Development Committee, League of California Cities
- Project Manager in Danville, Fremont, Hayward, Visalia, Williams, CA; Danville, VA; International Downtown Association
- Owner, 5 independent businesses
- Who's Who in the West 1993-1997
Priorities:
- Local control over land development
- Resolution of traffic congestion
- Expansion of business park
C. Howell Ellerman
1868 votes
4.8%
- Occupation: Attorney/Business Professor
- Land Use Lawyer, City Planner and Community Leader
- Chief Negotiator, Ethics Trainer and Church Elder
- J.D. Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- B.A. Occidental College, Los Angeles
- Postdoctoral studies, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
- Postdoctoral studies, Oxford University, Oxford, England
Priorities:
- Traffic Solutions: calm it down in neighborhoods and get it flowing on thoroughfares
- More Recreational Open Space: create more playing fields and fix the ones we have
- One Local School District: create one citywide, unified K-12 district to keep our kids and our taxes within our community
Beau Palley
1821 votes
4.7%
- Occupation: Business Owner
Justin Masters
1716 votes
4.4%
- Occupation: Small Business Marketing
- 9 year EDH resident
- Age - 40, Married 18 yrs, 5 kids
- Current EDH CSD Vice President
- BS Computer Science
- Veteran - US Air Force, Honorable Discharge
- Extensive volunteer efforts for roads, parks, schools, library, churches and community.
Priorities:
- Road Improvements & Congestion Relief
- Continue Aggressive Park Building & Open Space Establishment
- Establish Land Use Control and Expedite Planning/Permit Process
Susan M. Johnson
1685 votes
4.3%
- Occupation: Small Business Consultant
- 33-year career as Executive with Bank of America.
- Owner Tallent Johnson Consulting.
- Currently hold Board of Director positions with:
- El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, El Dorado Hills Newcomers Club,
- Better Roads for El Dorado, Crystal Basin Cellars,
- Treasurer for the Northeastern California/Northern Nevada Arthritis Foundation.
Priorities:
- Set the policies and procedures in place to provide the basic foundation for a strong, safe and secure city government.
- Develop and implement a strategic plan, mission statement and an overall vision to work toward.
- Obtain a well-negotiated contract for service with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department.
Bruce Lagomarsino
1549 votes
4.0%
- Occupation: School Board Trustee
Bob Hollis
1375 votes
3.5%
- Occupation: SMCSD President/Entreprenuer
- Husband, Father, Philanthropist
- Founder and Board Member of numerous non-profit organizations
- Extensive government contacts at a local, regional, state, and national level
- A history of actively supporting joint EDH community campaigns addressing flight paths, big-box development, and proposed high school boundary changes
- BS, Industrial Management - Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
- Graduate School, Business and Liberal Arts - University of Chicago
Priorities:
- Build a stronger more unified community in which residents, businesses and government officials collaborate to achieve a common set of objectives
- Survey residents on a regular basis to assure that local goverment decisions are aligned with the desires of the community
- Identify sources of revenue to fund desired public projects without raising taxes or imposing fees
Sunday L. Pearson
1040 votes
2.6%
- Occupation: Federal Manager
- Columnist - El Dorado Hills Telegraph
- Representative for The Hands & Feet Foundation, Folsom, California
- Board of Directors, Lakehills Covenant Church
- Member National Association for Female Executives
- Outreach Uganda, Africa
Priorities:
- Local Economy Growth: See Position Paper
- Community Values: See Position Paper
- Public Safety: Residents must know that EDH is a safe place to live
Gerry Tryhane
990 votes
2.5%
- Occupation: Businessman/Business Professor
Charel Winston
800 votes
2.0%
- Occupation: Computer Entrepreneur/Rancher
- 'Can Do' Philosophy
- Visionary Leadership For Changing Times
- Engineering And Financial Background
- Dedication To Public Service And Concern For All
Priorities:
- NO NEW TAXES, due to increase in sales tax revenue from new technology development.
- Internet Mall / Internet Auto Mall to Increase Sales Tax Revenue without brick 'n' mortar to facilitate technology growth.
- State-of-the-Art Senior Facility with luxury "patio" apartments to comply with affordable housing requirements.
Bart Cox
513 votes
1.3%
- Occupation: Real Estate Broker
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