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Michael G. Harris
3,661 votes
22.8%
- Occupation: Optometrist/Professor/Consultant
- Associate Dean and Clinical Professor, University of California School of Optometry
- University of California, 1966, Doctor of Optometry; University of California,1968, Masters of Science; John F. Kennedy University, 1985, Juris Doctor
- Chair, Pleasant Hill Planning Commission
- Acting Chair, Pleasant Hill General Plan Task Force
- Planner/Finacial Advisor, College Park High School Track Project
- Member of Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Pleasat Hill Library, Friends of Rodgers Ranch, Pleasant Hill Senior Center
Priorities:
- The Safety and Well-being of Our Community's Children, Seniors, and Families are My Highest Priorities
- Improved Communication Between the City Council and Residents, and Community Organizations
- Resolving the City's Flood Control Problem in a Manner that Meets the Safety and Financial Concerns of the Residents
Terri Williamson
3,404 votes
21.2%
Tim Griffith
2,703 votes
16.9%
- Occupation: Building Inspector
- (former) Contra Costa County Reserve Deputy Sheriff
- Director of College Park High "Field of Dreams" program
- Small business owner
- A.A. degree from Diablo Valley College
- Husband and father of six children
Priorities:
- Development of a new flood basin that incorporates the construction of recreational facilities
- Hold Mt Diablo School District accountable for the conditions and maintenance of our schools and renovate our public library .
- Support local businesses with proper planning that avoids traffic congestion and promotes improved access to our merchants.
Jason Hadick
2,491 votes
15.5%
- Occupation: Businessman
- Ed: Rutgers University, London Business, Insead
- Planning Commission
- General Plan Task Force
Priorities:
- Ensure growth & new development is consistent with neighborhoods, Measure B, and our long-term goals
- Keep expenditure growth in line with voter-approved taxes, yet maintain & improve city services - Police, roads & sidewalks
- Redevelop area around the old Oak Park School site with a new Library, a Flood Retention Basis and Playing fields - but no Cleveland Road extension
Victoria Maat
1,969 votes
12.3%
- Occupation: Project Manager/Consultant
- BA, UCLA
- Children and Families Commission, Ad hoc Committee
Priorities:
- Community-minded, proactive leadership
- Actively target and support appropriate businesses to allow for economic growth
- Conscientious redevlopment of certain areas of Pleasant Hill, notably Contra Costa Blvd corridor, Contra Costa Center and DVC Plaza
Bruce L. Weissenberger
938 votes
5.9%
"Sherm" Fishman
868 votes
5.4%
- Occupation: New Product Designer
- Tufts University AB Physics
- Univ of chicago MS: Biosciences, Pharmacology
- DVC: Real Estate Certificate
- Univ. of Calif, Berkeley Medical Admin Certificate Program
- Founded Small Entity Patent Owners Assn (SEPO) 29 Patents Owned
- Instructor, Walnut Creek Adult Education, DIY Patents
Priorities:
- Support expansion of the County library in Pleasant Hill, Eliminate business taxes for mini-businesses
- Save money by combining the flood basin project with housing and underground garage. Avoid annual $800+ insurance premium in flood zone.
- Montgomery Ward area development fashioned after the Sun Valley shopping center. Negotiate community approval making Crestwood conform to zoning.
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