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Alameda, Contra Costa County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
 Smart Voter Rebecca Saltzman

Candidate for
Director; San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District; District 3

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Environmental Policy Manager
  • Government Affairs Manager for the California League of Conservation Voters
  • Vice-Chair of the Oakland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
  • Received League of Women Voters of Oakland's 2012 Making Democracy Work Award
Top Priorities if Elected
  • A Modern BART System: Many things about BART haven't changed since the 1960's. Rebecca will push for new trains, and modernized, cleaner stations.
  • A Fiscally Sustainable BART: BART is $7.5 billion short in its budget for basic repairs. Rebecca will work to make BART fiscally sustainable.
  • A More Accountable BART Board: Rebecca will work to bring accountability to the Board, scheduling meetings when the public can attend and give input.
Key Endorsements
  • Alameda County Democratic Party and Democratic clubs throughout District 3
  • Sierra Club and East Bay League of Conservation Voters
  • Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO
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Position Papers
My vision for a more environmentally & fiscally sustainable BART
My overarching vision is to make BART environmentally and fiscally sustainable, and to make the agency better serve current riders and attract new riders. I plan to help the agency meet these goals by focusing on the following:
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.rebeccaforbart.com
E-mail: rebeccaforbart@gmail.com


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