Candidates
(Vote for 3)
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Rick Wykoff
2,635 votes
21.3%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- City Manger - Foster City (1977-94)
- City Manger - Buena Park (1973-77)
- Past President of Foster City Rotary Club (1996-97)
- Past Pres. of San Mateo Co. City Mangers Assn.
- Past Member of San Mateo Co. Criminal Justice Council
Priorities:
- Financial Stability
- Quality Service For Residents
- Open Communication
Linda A. Koelling
2,578 votes
20.8%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- B.S. Recreation & Park Management
- ChaipersonF.C Parks & Recreation Committee
- Chamber of Commerce Board member
- VP League of California Cities Peninsula Div
- Member City/County Association of Government
- Member San Mateo County Congestion Alliance
Priorities:
- Address Traffic Congestion/ Public transit
- Develop Environmental incentives
- Maintain our planned community vision/maintain quality of life amenities
Art Kiesel
2,426 votes
19.6%
- Occupation: Planning Commissioner/Consultant
- 16 Year Foster City Resident
- Married - Two Sons - Two Grandchildren
- San Francisco Native
- Military Veteran
- Foster City Planning Commissioner - 2004 to present - Immediate Past Chairman
- Foster City Honors List Recipient - 2003
Priorities:
- Protect General Funds
- (Re)development Project Success
- Citizens Health and Safety
Huijun Z. Ring
2,086 votes
16.9%
- Occupation: Biotechnology Manager / Scientist
- Foster City Education Committee member
- Founding member of Foster City High School Foundation
- Senior Director, Silicon Valley Chinese Engineers Association
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Cornell University
- Board Certified in Medical Genetics from Stanford University
- Mother of two children attending Foster City public schools
Priorities:
- Ensure fiscal responsibility and support local businesses
- Advocate for a Community Education Center and a public high school
- Promote green policies and practices for a healthier environment
Marcia Ann Cohn-Lyle
1,066 votes
8.6%
- Occupation: Retired Educator / Businesswoman
- BA English Literature/MA Teaching ESL
- MA Boardsmanship '98/MA Governance '03
- ElectedTrustee SMUHSD 1995-2007
- Foster City Community Wall of Fame '02
- FC Library Board 1998-current
- President- Co. School Boards Assn. 2002
Priorities:
- Uninterrupted water supply
- No public charter high school in Foster City
- Redevelopment of 15 acres, Chess/Hatch and Pilgrim/Triton
Stanley E. Roberts
1,036 votes
8.4%
- Occupation: TV Reporter/Food Critic
- Vice Chair Foster City Education Commttiee
- 15 years broadcast experience
- Award winning Video Journalist
- 2 Emmy Nominations, 4 Golden Mikes, Multiple Associated Press Awards
- Founder /CEO of We8there.com
- Past Vice President of Southern California National Association of Black Journalist
Priorities:
- Alternative Energy
- Safety and Security/Self reliant city
- Development of 15 acre site to include an education facility
Patrick McKinnie
552 votes
4.5%
- Occupation: Residential Counselor
- BA in Political Science from UC Davis
- BS in Psychology From Washington State University
- Vice President of Student Organizations as Foothill College
- Student Senator at Washington State University
Priorities:
- Bringing the city council's focus back to where it should be + the residents
- Lowering the speed limit in residential zones for safety
- Introducing community and resident focused events like a Farmer's market, Senior Wellness Weekend, and other events geared towards youth
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Monday, 24 September 2007
7 - 9 pm
Foster City Council Chambers
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