Official Final Results
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John Chiang
2,432 votes
29.3%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- CPA, CFO and finance executive for over 30 years for major companies (incl. Pacific National Bank, MetLife, Bank of America, Arthur Andersen & Co.)
- 20 years of volunteer service for the City of Piedmont, its Schools, Scouts, and the Community, including many leadership roles
- 28 year resident, married, wife is Maggie; daughter Julia and son Bryan both were educated through Piedmont's schools
- Council liaison to the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency; many Piedmont Commissions/Committees (incl. Planning, Park, CIP, Muni Tax, Audit)
- MBA from UCLA - Finance and Accounting
- BS from UC Berkeley - Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Priorities:
- Sound and prudent fiscal management during unprecedented economic times
- Preservation and maintenance of the quality and beauty of our City
- Public safety, emergency preparedness and sports field solutions
Jeff Wieler
2,167 votes
26.1%
- Occupation: Business Manager, Columnist
- 30 years of corporate and non-profit financial mgmt experience
- 15 years of volunteer service for Piedmont
- 7 years writing "Piedmontage" column for Piedmont Post
- Former City Council member
- M.B.A. from Harvard Business School
- Bachelors Degree from Princeton University
Priorities:
- Use my financial expertise to promote cost-efficient use of your tax dollars; continued sound financial management of Piedmont's city services.
- Use my school management experience to help maintain the existing good relationship between the City and Piedmont's schools.
- Support youth recreational programs. .
Garrett Keating
2,126 votes
25.6%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Scientist, PhD, Cornell University
- Member, UC Davis Cancer Center
- Married with 3 children in Piedmont schools
- city liason to Alameda Solid Waste Authority
- member, 2009 PUSD Strategic Advisory Committee
- Civic Center Master Plan Sub-committee
Priorities:
- fiscal oversight to maintain levels of public service
- long-term planning for Civic Center improvements
- improved public participation in government decision-making
Julie Watters
1,359 votes
16.4%
- Occupation: Business Development Manager
- J.D. from Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia
- Member California Bar since 1992
- Married 15 years to Don Watters, son Sam, Host son Antonio
- International exchange student host family past 3 years
- School volunteer, Havens Elementary School
- Campaigned on behalf of Measures B & E for Piedmont Schools
Priorities:
- Fiscal Responsibility - making budget decisions that build our city budget reserves while preserving public safety services and first-rate schools
- Responsive Leadership -- providing new leadership that ensures a more transparent and responsive government with a fresh perspective
- Accessible Government -- improving ability for two-way communication with residents on city projects and initiatives that affect Piedmont residents
Nancy "Sunny" Bostrom
188 votes
2.3%
- Occupation: Deputy Marriage Commissioner, County of Alameda
- The appointment as a Deputy Marriage Commissioner permits me to marry couples in Alameda County; I performed several hundred marriages in 2009.
- 50+ year Resident of Piedmont; 1963 Graduate of Piedmont High School. Extensive early and continuing liberal education in Europe, Africa and Asia.
- Two Associate Degrees, 1983 and '84 from College of Alameda in Sociology and in Psychology, respectively.
- Decades of independent, continuous volunteer work and financial contributions, averaging about 15 hrs/wk; Causes in Oakland, Alameda, San Francisco.
- Scope: Feeding the poor and/or homeless; supporting victims of violence, rape, abuse, war, unwed: including U.S. citizens, immigrants, and refugees.
Priorities:
- Improved public and personal safety and security of all Piedmont Citizens including Seniors, and heightened awareness and specific action plans.
- Improved executive oversight at City Council level in management of all City affairs.
- Commitment to education and recreation, and enhanced opportunities for Piedmont Youth and Seniors..
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Order of candidates is random and changes daily.
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Candidates Answer Questions
The LWV Piedmont has asked
all candidates for this office to respond to
4 questions on Utilities Undergrounding Project, Role of Citizen Commissions, Blair Park Sports Center, and Piedmont’s Balanced Budget.
Events
- City Council Candidates Night
- Thursday, January 14, 7:30 pm
Piedmont City Council Chambers
News and Analysis
- Contra Costa Times
- Five candidates vying for Piedmont City Council seats
- 1/7/10
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