Candidates
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Deborah B. Penrose, D.O.
2,204 votes
22.4%
- Occupation: Physician
- BFA
- Artist/Photographer
- Rotocare volunteer physician for 22yrs
- VISTA volunteer
- member of IOOF, helping the needy
- Owner photography Gallery Donator to Doctor Without Borders
Priorities:
- Transparent Council using Local Talent instead of outsourcing
- City to hold liability for sidewalk and infrstructure repair
- Obtain bonds to pay for our new Library
Deborah Ruddock
1,908 votes
19.4%
- Occupation: Legislative Analyst/Grants Mgr.
- Currently employed at State Coastal Conservancy
- Half Moon Bay City Councilmember 1991-2003
- Two terms Mayor
- Alternate Coastal Commissioner 2000-2005
- MA Journalism University of Missouri-Columbia
- BA History, University of Rochester
Priorities:
- Take back sidewalk liability from homeowners and develop a sensible plan to address maintenance needs of City public works.
- Implement business friendly policies that preserve Main Street.
- Update the City's growth blueprint to allow for affordable housing and open space protection.
Rick Kowalczyk
1,368 votes
13.9%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- City Council 2009 - Present; Mayor 2013
- Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library
- Co-Founder HMB Latino Advisory Council
- Board of Trustees - Sea Crest School
- Marketing & Strategy leader at Silicon Valley Start-Up
- MBA, Dartmouth College
Priorities:
- Build long-term financial stability to enable the City's turn-around to continue
- Complete important community projects currently underway (new library, Mac Dutra park renovations, dog park improvements, new skate park, etc.)
- Build a greater sense of community and inclusion among all residents
Allan Alifano
1,317 votes
13.4%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- Graduate St. Cloud University 1967
- US Army Captain 1968 - 1970
- UPS Industrial Engineer - Retired 2001
- HMB Planning Commission - 8 Years
- HMB City Council 2009-Present
- Married - Anong -- Sons - Michael & Mark
Priorities:
- Keep HMB United Not Divided
- Ensure Our City Budget Balanced Every Year
- Build New Library / Improve Smith Field / New Skate Park
David C. Eblovi
1,245 votes
12.6%
- Occupation: Information Technology Consultant
Priorities:
- Straightening out the City's Financials
- Ending the Consultant culture of the City that is costing us more than $10 Million per year.
- Ending the Culture of Corruption and Cronyism in the City
Don Prestosz
1,176 votes
11.9%
- Occupation: Retired Teacher
- environmental consultant
- Master's in Public Administration with emphasis in Finance
Priorities:
- Find a solution to the Main Street bridge problem
- Pursue the use of wastewater for irrigation projects.
- Fix an maintain all city parks and ball fields.
Harvey Rarback
638 votes
6.5%
- Occupation: Director, Coastside Fire Protection District
- 17 year resident of Half Moon Bay
- Long scientific career at SLAC National Accelerator Lab
- PhD in physics 1983
- Officer in Sandy Cove Homeowners Association
- Volunteer Tax-Aide with AARP
- Member of Community Emergency Response Team
Priorities:
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