Candidate for
Council Member; City of Morgan Hill

LARRY CARR 17890 Crest Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 * 408/779-9622 (home) * 408/307-2728 (cell) larry.carr@charter.net

Education: 1987 - 1992 San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts + Public Relations

Professional Experience:

Feb. 2007 + Present San Jose State University

Associate Vice President, Public Affairs

· Oversee a team of employees handling all University Government, Community and Media Relations, as well as Marketing, Communications and Publications. · Serve as Public Information Officer for SJSU

2003 + 2007 Stanford Hospital & Clinics Director of Government Relations

· Hired to develop Stanford Hospital & Clinics' first Government and Community Relations department. Managing a budget of more than a half million dollars, developed a Government and Community Relations department that works with clinical and administrative departments of the hospital and its clinics to help build government support and awareness, grassroots community support, brand recognition and media recognition of Stanford Hospital & Clinics as one of the preeminent academic hospitals in the country. · Guided due diligence and entitlement approvals process for acquisition of 360,000 square feet of office space in Redwood City to be converted to outpatient clinics. Led interdisciplinary team through the environmental review process, public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council, and all community outreach in support of the project approvals. (Approvals unanimously approved in October of 2006) · Develop relationships with local, state and federal elected officials and staff. Provide practical input to policy issues related to hospitals and healthcare. · Work with hospital staff and local communities to provide programs to help meet the community's healthcare needs.

2000 + 2003 Silicon Valley Leadership Group Director of Education & Workforce Preparedness

· Worked with member companies to help SVMG form positions on legislation effecting public education (K-12 and Higher Education) · Designed programs to build public-private partnerships between business and schools · Worked with area school superintendents to design programs that use business models to help recruit and retain teachers in Silicon Valley · Provided an advocacy voice for Silicon Valley before local School Boards, City Councils, and the State Legislature.

1997 + 2000 Office of U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo Field Representative District Office, Palo Alto, CA · Advised the Congresswoman on local angle of issues and legislation. · Assisted in planning and implementing community events. · Wrote speeches and provided staff support to the Congresswoman at community meetings and events. · Provided information to constituents regarding legislation in the areas of education, veterans' affairs, small business, labor, high-tech, housing and transportation issues.

1996 + 1997 South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council Political Coordinator

San Jose, CA

Led Committee On Political Education (COPE) endorsement efforts for local and state elections Re-designed the Labor Council's COPE endorsement process, including re-writing COPE questionnaire Coordinated COPE campaign activities during 1996 general election Local coordinator on state-wide efforts to keep anti-union initiatives off of the ballot

1995 + 1996 Campaign Consultant

As an independent contractor, worked for several consulting firms on local and state-wide campaign efforts

1992 + 1995 Office of U.S. Representative Norman Y. Mineta Field Representative District Office, San Jose, CA

· Advised the Congressman on local angle of issues and legislation. · Assisted in planning and implementing community events. · Wrote speeches and provided staff support to the Congressman at community meetings and events. · Provided information to constituents regarding legislation in the areas of health care, education, veterans, military, labor, high-tech, housing and transportation issues.

Elected Office:

Morgan Hill Unified School District 1996 + 2000 Elected member of Board of Education 1996 + 1997 Vice President 1997 + 1999 President

City of Morgan Hill 2000 + Present Elected member of City Council (Re-elected in 2004) 2000 + 2001 Vice Chair, Redevelopment Agency 2001 + 2002 Mayor Pro Tem

2007 + 2008 Mayor Pro Tem and Vice Chair, Redevelopment Agency

Volunteer Service: · California Commission on Tax Policy in the New Economy + Appointed by Governor Gray Davis in 2001 (2 year Commission) · Board of Directors, Industry Initiatives for Science and Math Education (2000-present) · Former Board Member, Mt. Madonna YMCA · Former Board Member, South Valley Civic Theatre · Former Alumni Board Member, College of Applied Sciences and Arts, San Jose State University · Facilitator, Santa Clara County Collaborative on Alternative Education

Recognitions: · Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University, New Jersey - chosen to participate in a conference in May 2003, entitled "Political Generation Next: America's Young Elected Leaders", for 47 young elected officials who discussed how and why they became involved in politics.

· Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, "40 Under 40" - 2004, recognized as one of the "40 Under 40" people to watch in Silicon Valley. Named for their contributions to the community and efforts to make a difference in Silicon Valley.

· 2007 graduate of Leadership Morgan Hill

· 2008 Top Dad award - Building Peaceful Families and the Santa Clara County Office of Education.