Evergreen's Voice and Clear Choice

By Patricia Martinez-Roach

26 Reasons Why Evergreen will elect Patricia Martinez-Roach

26 Reasons Why District 8 East Side, Evergreen, Silver Creek will elect Patricia Martinez-Roach To the San Jose City Council

Elected Official- Policy Maker. Patricia is a candidate in the Evergreen-District 8 race with 25 years elective experience. As a past member of the Alum Rock School District for 9 years and currently serving a fourth term for the East Side Union High School Board of Trustees and a two year Member of the Metropolitan Adult Education Board, she has the background and the commitment required to be an effective member of the San Jose City Council. She has the background and experience in setting policies and procedures for over 40 students in both high school and adult education campuses and child care programs. Her longevity serving the public demonstrates her commitment to serving the community.

Excellent Representative- Commitment to Serve. In the twenty-four years as an elected official, Patricia has missed only two regular board meeting. Effective Leader. Because of Patricia's leadership, persistence and hard work, coupled with the efforts of others, the students in East Side Union High School District continue to excel academically. Test scores have risen from the bottom to above the State's average, and A-G requirements have been implemented for all students; fiscal solvency and innovative programs such as Multimedia, Law, Technology and Medical Magnets have been created.

Educator - Schoolteacher. Education in California today presents challenges for classroom teachers. As a schoolteacher for 38 years, Patricia is driven to provide quality education for her students and to many others. San Jose Chamber of Commerce President Steve Tedesco, after a day shadowing the principal of Los Arboles School, had this to say: "Patricia Roach is a wonderful kindergarten teacher who coped well with a class of kids who speak five languages at home". (San Jose Mercury News, March 24, 1992)

Educated. Patricia graduated from Willian C. Overfelt High School. She attended San Jose State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art, minor in Political Science, and a Masters degree in Administration/Supervision in Higher Education. Patricia also holds Elementary Teaching Credentials and is a Certified Interpreter by the State of California. She has taught at the University of Phoenix aspiring teachers.

Longtime Community Volunteer. East Side and Evergreen in San Jose has been Patricia's home since 1966. As a single parent of two sons, Patricia became involved in the quest for quality education. Her passion continues. She wants her grandson to grow up in safe neighborhoods and attend good schools. Patricia has joined organizations, which advocate for better parks, good libraries, child care, senior services affordable housing and more public safety programs for all residents. She has volunteered with the Evergreen Valley Service Organization and has formed her own neighborhood association.

Audit Committee Vice-Chair-Experienced in Fiscal Matters. Patricia promoted hiring and independent auditor who responds exclusively to the board in order to insure tax dollars are being spent effectively which includes millions of dollars of funding and bonds funds. East Side is the largest high school district in northern California. She has an extensive background in setting policies and procedures to ensure quality education for over 40,000 students in both high school and adult education campuses. She has served as chair of the budget committee During her tenure in Alum Rock Union School District and East Side Union High School District overseeing almost a billion-dollar budget.

Parental Involvement. Patricia has organized and inspired many parents to become involved in their children's education. As a teacher, she has an open door policy for parents to volunteer and visit her classroom. She taught English As A Second Language (ESL) in the evenings to many immigrants who wanted to learn English in order to help their children. Patricia has organized and chaired groups of parents at the high school district who need support. In addition, she has been meeting monthly throughout the district with students for the last 14 years from all the high schools in the East Side Union High School District. She organized the first district-wide fundraising committee in order to support sports programs which were in danger of being cut. Patricia is currently working to insure that homeless students get the support they need in order to be successful in school. When parents call, she responds and takes action.

Woman of the Year Award. Patricia's community involvement and credentials have been so impressive that in 1989, former Assemblyman and Senator John Vasconcellos nominated her the 23rd District's "Woman of the Year". "She is an outstanding example of the best California has to offer," he said. Patricia was subsequently honored with this distinctive award by the California State Legislature. The California Association for Bilingual Education, San Jose Chapter voted her Bilingual Teacher of the Year for 1998-99. She was recognized for her service award by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association in 2010.

Professional Affiliations. As an active member of her community, Patricia continues to be active with the California School Boards Association and other state organizations. She is a member of California Teachers Association and was an officer in her local union's chapter. She is a member of PTA and past member EVSO and other organizations serving our community.

City Commissioner. Patricia served for seven years as a commissioner in various City commissions. She has a working knowledge of the current issues and problems affecting the City of San Jose.

Coalition-Builder. As former Vice Chair of ex Mayor McEnery's Task Force on Minority affairs Commission, Patricia knows the value of effective coalition building in a city as diverse as San Jose.

Vital Human Services Programs. As a member of the CDBG Commission for seven years, Patricia voted to fund community-based organizations which provide health, medical, legal, housing and job referrals services to San Jose's seniors, low-income and economically disadvantaged residents, newly arrived immigrants, battered women, homeless families, at-risk youths and many others.

Cultural Arts. Through the Historic Art Advisory Commission, Patricia supported cultural education and preservation. Patricia became an effective member supporting projects, which are now visible in the City's four gateways and downtown celebrating our rich diversity and pay homage to the founders of the "Valley of the Heart's Delight."

Economic Development. Evergreen needs a one-stop quality commercial retail district to meet the needs of our 95,000 residents. Patricia is concerned with neighborhoods being plagued with "monster" shopping centers and large retail stores. Patricia will work to not only support existing businesses and locally owned quality shops, but also support those larger retailers who contribute to the character of our district.

Planned Growth - Proper Development. While commercial business is essential to the economic development in Evergreen, Patricia considers it unfair to homeowners and residents to have retail businesses infringing into neighborhoods. Patricia will work to maintain the integrity of the district's neighborhoods. She will preserve the hillsides and fight to protect Evergreen's Development Policy which controls flood, transportation and growth.

Model development. Projects such as the Evergreen Specific Plan, Silver Creek Planned Residential Community and East Side Union High School District newest high school are examples of effective collaboration and sensible and responsible development. Patricia supports the timely completion of all new projects already approved which should include adequate transportation and traffic congestion plans, more parks, libraries and safety services. Poorly maintained, underdeveloped or rundown areas in Evergreen need to be developed.

Youth and Senior Center. Patricia strongly supports a multipurpose youth and senior recreational facility in Evergreen. Our seniors need quality medical care and services, this center will offer this vital service and afford jobs for residents in the district.

Evergreen's New High School. Patricia kept her promise to build a new high school with the support from Evergreen residents. As a newly elected member of the East Side Union High School in 1994, she made this issue a priority. Patricia was responsible for ensuring a budget and plan for this new high school, which opened in 2002. She was very critical in the 11 million dollars spent on "change-orders". Patricia's leadership has ensured triggers are in place to guarantee a responsible process for accountability of tax dollars.

Child Care Services. Patricia is sensitive to the shortage and high cost of quality child care. She will seek funding for supporting existing child care centers and for expanding this vital service to our working families in Evergreen. She will take care of our youngest residents as well.

Safety and Crime Prevention. District 8 was the fastest growing district in the County. With development and the amenities in place, crime and safety have become a major concern for Patricia. She wants to ensure that adequate Police and Fire protection are in place. Her effective participation in working on TABS with the Police Department and Vice-Chair of East Side's Safety Committee will be an added contribution to the Evergreen community. Library Services. Evergreen's library should accommodate our growing district. Patricia will fight to ensure more funding for a vital service for all residents.

Better Public Transportation. Patricia wants better and dependable public transportation for Evergreen and San Jose. She has been active in the development of the Light Rail Transit Project and wants to insure that Evergreen gets its "fair share."

Environmental Concerns. Patricia will champion environmental concerns while on the City Council. She will campaign for cleaner air, and the preservation of open space and wildlife.

Commitment and Dedication. Patricia is tough on issues because she cares about the policies that affect people's lives on a daily basis. She has the courage to fight for "the people's issues." Patricia will work hard to represent Evergreen in City hall. "No more police and fire fighter reductions". The City must find the solutions and unite the people.

Patricia Martinez-Roach has the: qualifications, experience, determination and commitment to get the work done for you on the San Jose City Council !!!

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