Candidate for
Council Member; City of Foster City

VISION

Foster City is at a crossroads. The original plan created by T. Jack Foster over forty years ago has nearly been realized. We have an extraordinary opportunity in front of us to create a new vision and adopt a new long-term strategy which will protect and maintain the quality of life we have all come to enjoy. Moreover, we can build a sustainable future which builds upon our foundation and enhances our quality of life and place. We can do so through smart and responsible initiatives that embrace the economic, social and environmental future of our community. There is no better time to look forward and plan for the years ahead to ensure Foster City remains a great place to live, work and play.

ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY

It is vital to maintain and improve the City/District infrastructure of roadways, sidewalks, water, wastewater, lagoon and levee facilities for the benefit of the community, in an efficient manner while providing a safe working environment for employees and the public. So too is the need to stand behind our Police and Fire departments, to ensure their abilities to deliver the highest level of service.

PROVIDE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND MAINTAIN A BALANCED BUDGET

By creating a new vision and adopting a new long-term strategy, we will need to ensure that necessary funds are dedicated to building a sustainable future to continue to enhance our quality of life in Foster City. As a councilmember, I will review and explore diversifying revenue sources to make sure that smart and responsible initiatives that embrace the economic, social and environmental needs of our community are met. In doing so, I will commit to making sure fiscal accountability is in place and that we strive for a balanced budget. .

PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND DIVERSIFY BUSINESS

As a local small business owner and Chair of the Board of Directors for Foster City's Chamber of Commerce, I have first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing our business community. Moreover I have come to appreciate just how critical the linkage between the economic health of our community and the success of our businesses is. We must protect, maintain, promote and grow the economic and business resources in Foster City while we strive to enhance the quality of life in the community and protect its natural resources.

PROTECT PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

As Vice-chair of Foster City's Parks and Recreation Committee, I am passionate about protecting and maintaining our parks and open space. As councilmember, I would ensure that there is public access for our parks and open space and I would work to enhance the "play" area in Foster City for families, residents, workforce and visitors.