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Mary Ann Reiss
1597 votes
19.5%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Six years on Pismo Beach City Council
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration
- 27 years in municipal government management
- 12 years in the private sector
- League of California Cities Elected Officials' Leadership Academy Graduate
- League of California Cities Employees Relations Policy Committee 1996-Present - Chair (2 years)
Priorities:
- Fiscal Stability-continuing to build our reserves and revenue generation
- Infrastructure Improvements - especially the sewer expansion
- Enhancement and Beautification of our Downtown with resolution of traffic and parking issues
Arlene Gonzales-Gee
1568 votes
19.2%
- Occupation: Legal Support Specialist
- Established a business, continuing successful for 23 years
- Semi-retired with time and strong interest to work on the City Council
- Independent candidate who will represent the people of Pismo Beach
Priorities:
- Revitalize Downtown: Enhance the charm and make more attractive
- Repair Streets: Keep street repair master plan on track
- Budget: Provide quality services without overspending
Rudy Natoli
1567 votes
19.1%
(This candidate has chosen to not participate in the League's voter education project.)
Kate Carson
1319 votes
16.1%
- Occupation: Project Coordinator
- 44 years old
- Mother of 2 daughters, ages 6 and 11
- Current Planning Commissioner-Pismo Beach
- Partner in San Joaquin Valley business
- Previous employment includes 8 years with AT&T
- Volunteer-children's elementary school
Priorities:
- Upgrade and improve downtown
- Relocate sewer plant from center of town
- Be responsive to the needs of the community
Hal Halldin
1098 votes
13.4%
- Occupation: Retired Civil Engineer
- Former Council Member, City Engineer & Planning Commission Chairman
- University of Southern California graduate Civil Engineer
- President of a City & County Engineers Association
- President of Upland Foothill Kiwanis
- Consulting Engineer firm owner for many Cities & Counties
- Board member of the Economic Vitality Corp. & Private Industry Council
Priorities:
- Developing a more economical sewer treatment plant outside of the city
- Increasing the revenue & reducing the expenses without consultants
- Improving the appearance of the downtown and other areas of the City
John Stocksdale
1008 votes
12.3%
- Occupation: Businessman
- Banker for over 30 years
- Rotary member and officer over 24 years
- Prior Planning Commissioner - Pismo Beach
- Chamber of Commerce activity over 25 years
- SLO County General Hospital advisor (IHAB)
- YMCA Director
Priorities:
- New sewer plant in Pismo Beach - stop paying fines
- Increase tourism in Pismo Beach
- Financial responsibility for Pismo City Coouncil
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