Candidate for
Council Member; Town of Portola Valley

• The Almanac Newspaper says:" Newcomer Maryann Moise Derwin, who has a significant record of service in the school district, should be elected...We believe she can bring some calm to the polarization developing around the Town Center..."

• "The more I see of Maryann Derwin, and the longer I work with her, the more convinced I am that she is a dedicated, honest, thoughtful person with depth of experience in working in responsible positions in and on public bodies - Portola Valley needs her as a Council member."
  George Comstock, Portola Valley Town Council Member, Former Mayor

• "Maryann has the experience, values, skills and personality traits to lead our town. She is straightforward, trustworthy and genuinely listens to others. She will be responsive to the community. She has respect for the core values and principles that have guided Portola Valley for over 40 years. She is committed to adhering to these principles in shaping the town in years to come. She has a proven track record with the PVSD of being able to work productively with people of contrasting points of view. Our town schools have benefitted from her dedication during challenging times and so will our town government."
  Leah Zaffaroni, Portola Valley Planning Commissioner

• "Maryann Derwin reveals her integrity and love for our town when she speaks to us in public forums and in private conversations. She has lived here for 13 years and values the sense of community, the open space and vistas that make PV special. She listens, and respects and honors different points of view. We residents of Portola Valley are fortunate that Maryann Derwin is volunteering to serve on our town council."
  Linda Elkind, Portola Valley Planning Commissioner

• "Maryann is a person of deep compassion, conviction, and integrity. She has the capacity to see the big picture, the intelligence to understand complex issues, the courage to speak her mind, and the energy to take action. When she says she will do something, she does it without fail, no matter how long or hard she has to work to accomplish the task. She is one of the most thoughtful, honest, hardworking people I know; she will be a tremendous asset to our Town Council."
  Dr. Lenora Yuen, Past PTA Parent Eucation Chair, PVSD

• "John and I are strong supporters of the candidacy of Maryann Derwin for the Portola Valley town Council. Her commitment to the green goals of Portola Valley are impressive. We look forward to her dedicated work on the council."
  Trish and John Hooper

• "It is during difficult times that one's intellect, character and integrity are clearly visible. Maryann was in a key leadership role during such a time within the school community, and her words and actions revealed insight, wisdom and courage, sprinkled with a generous dose of kindness."
  Eloise Pollock, Retired Teacher, PVSD

• "Maryann Derwin understands the value of undeveloped open space to our community. I have been impressed with her sensitivity to issues surrounding conservation and preservation of our small town rural character. I believe that she will use these principles in making decisions about our town's future."
  Alexandra Von Feldt, Town Conservation Committee Member

• "I think Maryann's intelligence, honesty and sense of humor will be a terrific asset to the Portola Valley Town Council. Her political knowledge and ability to work with others will make her a great Council member "
  Donna Carano, President, PV School Board

• "I'm happy to endorse Maryann Derwin in her run for town council. She is an outstanding member of our community with a proven track record. Her open mindedness and fairness and ability to see creative solutions will be a gift to our town."
  Teresa Godfrey, Trustee, PV School Board

• "Having worked many years with Maryann, as PTA Presidents and on other endeavors, I've come to appreciate her fair and balanced approach to issues. She works hard, does her homework and is not afraid to make decisions. She has tirelessly contributed her talents for the benefits of our schools and whatever project she takes on she completes thoroughly and extremely well. Her skills and dedication, in addition to her sense of humor, common sense and rational viewpoints, make her a superb candidate for the Town Council."
  Karen Jordan, Trustee, PV School Board

• "Mary Ann brings the energy, forethought and community outreach which marked
  her work with local schools. She will be a valued, fresh voice on the Town Council."
  Chris Buja, Town Traffic Committee Chair

• "In the 11 years I have known Maryann Derwin, she has volunteered countless hours in increasingly responsible positions in the Portola Valley schools, including PTA president. She is an inspiring, effective leader who consistently exercises good judgment, listens and communicates well, has a terrific sense of humor, and cares deeply about our community and rural surroundings. She would be a tremendous addition to the Town Council."
  Barbara Gaal, Parent, PVSD

• "Having the pleasure of knowing and working with Maryann on a variety of volunteer endeavors, I know that she is a person I can rely on to do the best job possible. She doesn't just step up to the plate, she researches every avenue, she uses her intellect, her common sense and her desire to do the right thing to superbly accomplish the task on hand. I know Maryann will use these same qualities to serve the townspeople of Portola Valley. She is a woman who is passionate, wicked smart, and most of all, she cares about the future of our town. I know I can count on her to watch over Portola Valley."
  Diana Bergeson, Past PTA Co-President, PVSF Gala 2004 Co-Chair, PVSF Endowment Committee Member, Alpine Hills Tennis and Swim Club, Membership Co-Chair

• "Maryann Derwin embodies the volunteer spirit that we Portola Valley residents so highly value. In the 9 years that I have known and worked with her, she has dedicated countless hours to the well being of the Portola Valley School District, ranging from chairing the school book fair to managing the successful passage of school bond Measure J in 2001. As a Portola Valley town council member, just as she has done as a community volunteer, Maryann will be a diligent worker, approaching the decision making process in a thoughtful, fact-based and rational manner."
  Margie MacKenzie, Past Site Council Chair, Corte Madera School, PVSD

• "Maryann Derwin is a woman of good judgment and great conviction. She works hard, speaks from the heart, and has a great deal of common sense."
  Glenn Reid, Past Editor, Tuesday Post, PVSD

• * Indicates lives in PV school district, but doesn't vote in town.
  
• ** Indicates lives out of PV school district and out of town.