Experienced Leadership in Hayward
I have been actively involved in Hayward for more than a decade.
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Hayward Planning Commissioner (2006 - Present)
Hayward Planning Commission Chair (2009 - 2010) As a Planning Commissioner, I have fought for high standards for developments in our city. Hayward clearly needs new development, but we do not want to settle -- we want high quality projects that enhance the city. I also pushed the City to be more proactive in seeking input from the community about future development projects. We should be more collaborative with the community as we plan Hayward’s future. As a Planning Commissioner, I have direct experience working with many current and prospective business owners, so I have an understanding of what attracts -- or doesn’t attract -- businesses to Hayward. |
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On the Planning Commission I have also stood up for our environment. I voted against a new peaker power plant because one power plant in Hayward is more than enough. I fought for smart, transit-oriented development around our BART station, and pushed for adequate parks and open space as part of all residential neighborhoods. And I fought to make sure that new developments, especially residential developments, are a sufficient distance away from our shoreline to protect them from future sea level rise.
Hayward Sustainability Committee Member (2007 - Present)
As a member of the Hayward Sustainability Committee, I recommend polices to the City Council to make our city more environmentally sustainable. My recommendations helped lead to the adoption of a citywide climate action plan to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions over the next 40 years, a strong green building ordinance, a Styrofoam ban for restaurants, a Bay-friendly landscape ordinance, and other pro-environment policies. These are strong initiatives that make Hayward a leader in combating Climate change and can serve as models for other cities.
Hayward Citizens Advisory Commissioner (2001 - 2006)
On the Citizens Advisory Commission, I advised the City Council on spending Hayward's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. I was twice elected chairperson; and I documented the commission’s best practices in a manual which became part of the commissioner handbook.
Campaign $olutions for Hayward Co-Chair (2001 - 2005)
As Co-Chair of Campaign $olutions for Hayward (CA$H), I helped lead the effort to reform our local campaign finance system, to keep big moneyed special interest out of Hayward elections. The City Council ultimately implemented a $50,000 voluntary spending limit for city elections and a $1,000 contribution limit (indexed to inflation). After the implementation of campaign finance reform, I led the post-passage enforcement monitoring effort. +
Twin Bridges HOA President (2002 - 2004)
As President of my Homeowners Association, I led an effort to clean-up and beautify our neighborhood. We encouraged every homeowner to maintain their property and preserved the neighborhood as the attractive community it remains to this day.
Mission Hills of Hayward Neighborhood Committee Member
As a member of the Mission Hills of Hayward Neighborhood Committee, I helped organized our community to oppose some of the new developments proposed in the South Hayward Hills. I fought against developing sites that were too close to the Hayward fault, on unstable soil, on hillsides that are too steep, or on highly visible hillsides.
Neighborhood Alert Block Captain (2003 - Present)
Graduate, Hayward Police Department’s Citizen Academy
As a Neighborhood Alert Block Captain, and a graduate of the Hayward Police Department’s Citizen Academy, I have direct experience working to coordinate crime prevention activities in Hayward. In my own community, I helped organize residents to ensure our streets and our neighborhood park remained a safe and inviting place for our families.
Hayward Sustainability Committee Member (2007 - Present)
As a member of the Hayward Sustainability Committee, I recommend polices to the City Council to make our city more environmentally sustainable. My recommendations helped lead to the adoption of a citywide climate action plan to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions over the next 40 years, a strong green building ordinance, a Styrofoam ban for restaurants, a Bay-friendly landscape ordinance, and other pro-environment policies. These are strong initiatives that make Hayward a leader in combating Climate change and can serve as models for other cities.
Hayward Citizens Advisory Commissioner (2001 - 2006)
On the Citizens Advisory Commission, I advised the City Council on spending Hayward's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. I was twice elected chairperson; and I documented the commission’s best practices in a manual which became part of the commissioner handbook.
Campaign $olutions for Hayward Co-Chair (2001 - 2005)
As Co-Chair of Campaign $olutions for Hayward (CA$H), I helped lead the effort to reform our local campaign finance system, to keep big moneyed special interest out of Hayward elections. The City Council ultimately implemented a $50,000 voluntary spending limit for city elections and a $1,000 contribution limit (indexed to inflation). After the implementation of campaign finance reform, I led the post-passage enforcement monitoring effort. +
Twin Bridges HOA President (2002 - 2004)
As President of my Homeowners Association, I led an effort to clean-up and beautify our neighborhood. We encouraged every homeowner to maintain their property and preserved the neighborhood as the attractive community it remains to this day.
Mission Hills of Hayward Neighborhood Committee Member
As a member of the Mission Hills of Hayward Neighborhood Committee, I helped organized our community to oppose some of the new developments proposed in the South Hayward Hills. I fought against developing sites that were too close to the Hayward fault, on unstable soil, on hillsides that are too steep, or on highly visible hillsides.
Neighborhood Alert Block Captain (2003 - Present)
Graduate, Hayward Police Department’s Citizen Academy
As a Neighborhood Alert Block Captain, and a graduate of the Hayward Police Department’s Citizen Academy, I have direct experience working to coordinate crime prevention activities in Hayward. In my own community, I helped organize residents to ensure our streets and our neighborhood park remained a safe and inviting place for our families.
Other Organizations I Belong To
- Friends of Hayward Public Library
- Greater Hayward Democratic Club
- Hayward Area Historical Society
- Hayward Arts Council
- Hayward DEMOS Democratic Club
- Hayward GLOBE
- League of Women Voters
- Natural Resources Defense Council
- Sierra Club
- Sun Gallery
- Friends of Hayward Public Library
- Greater Hayward Democratic Club
- Hayward Area Historical Society
- Hayward Arts Council
- Hayward DEMOS Democratic Club
- Hayward GLOBE
- League of Women Voters
- Natural Resources Defense Council
- Sierra Club
- Sun Gallery
