Candidate for
Director; Cambria Community Services District

As a CCSD board member, I will work with you to sustain the natural beauty and unique community of Cambria. The citizens of Cambria bring a wealth of knowledge and talent to our community's table. I will use these treasures to benefit us all. I want to see a vibrant, healthy Cambria -- a place where business can thrive and residents can find beauty, peace and serenity.

Working together, Cambria can become a model for an environmentally and fiscally conservative (sustainable) way of life. I advocate district transparency, and will work to make the district office more accessible to the public, and public business, every day. I believe in sound economic and environmental policies and a leadership that is responsible and responsive.

With your support I will: ensure wise use of your dollars; maintain our lovely forest and ocean environment; provide state of the art services for water, waste management, open space and recreation; and increase the support and recognition of our way of life in Cambria. After all, that's what makes us a sought-after destination for get-aways and vacations. I believe that with improved conservation and the use of state of the art technologies we can sustain our homes and businesses, provide for local jobs, and support modest growth.

I have the background and knowledge to take a leadership role, including: Worked with Cambrians for Fiscal Responsibility in regard to CCSD expenditures and a rate increase roll-back

Ph.D. in sociology and social psychology

Three decades experience as a professor of social and human sciences

Ten years practice as professional counselor and clinical social worker

Associate dean for research in a doctoral program in human and organizational development

Developed community-wide programs through the United Fund

Directed an international community development program (U.S., Canada and India)

Developed and directed a doctoral program in creative and wise aging

President and board member of several academic organizations

Research professor, directed thirty doctoral dissertations

Author of internationally recognized books on human development and social research

Secretary of the Mission Canyon neighborhood association and developed a fire prevention program in cooperation with Hancock College

I've been a homeowner in Cambria since 1998 and have lived here since 2000

I played in the Chamber Orchestra for four years and the SLO Wind Symphony for three years. I've taught yoga in Cambria since 2002 and have been active in several dance and arts organizations and local community activities.

I am confident that we can move forward together as we strive to keep the character and life style of Cambria.