Reflecting back on my accomplishments, I provided the leadership that resulted in achieving our long time dream of having a community pool which will soon be equipped with solar heating. Since opening in 2000, the pool has been the central gathering place for enjoying recreational activities in our community. I am very proud of this accomplishment. At the same time, I ensure that the needs and values of our great community were preserved. To continue this important work, I am running for re-election and I ask for your vote.

Working together with other Council members, we completed many projects that reflect the needs and values of our community. For example:

• Provided community presentation on Placemaking
• Approved a lending program for first-time homebuyers such as teachers who live and work in Brisbane
• Approved a new water tank as well as critical upgrades to Brisbane’s water and sewer infrastructure
• Approved a "Safe Route to School" programs with our school district to qualify for federal funding
• Approved affordable housing by Habitat for Humanity
• Approved funding support of the Brisbane Library for enhanced services
• Approved improvements to the Brisbane Marina
• Approved improvements to the Mission Blue Center
• Approved the addition of youth recreational activities
• Approved the agreement with County of San Mateo for Public Safety Communications and Dispatch services
• Approved the Baylands Master Plan
• Approved the Bayshore Storm Drain Improvement Project
• Approved the building of Senior Housing
• Approved the building of the Community Garden
• Approved the building of the Community Park
• Approved the building of the Dog Park
• Approved the building of the Mission Blue Center
• Approved the building of the Teen Center
• Approved the Citizen Satisfaction Survey
• Approved the construction of the Skate Park
• Approved the creation of a direct road connection between Crocker Park and downtown Brisbane
• Approved the creation of the bicycle and pedestrian committee
• Approved the creation of the Open Space & Ecology Advisory Committee
• Approved the creation of the Youth Advisory Committee
• Approved the Crocker Park Shuttle Program which is free to Brisbane residents
• Approved the design and construction of CALTRAIN Bayshore Station
• Approved the City Hall remodeling and seismic retrofit Project
• Approved the establishment of a county-wide automatic aid system
• Approved the establishment of the North County Fire Authority
• Approved the execution of a Joint Powers Agreement for Library Services with San Mateo County and various cities within the county
• Approved the Harold Road Emergency Reconstruction Project
• Approved the Joint Powers Agency for the North County Fire Authority that resulted in Daly City becoming a part of the Authority that will now provide management and training services to the Brisbane Fire Department
• Approved the Joint Powers Agreement with San Mateo County cities and Fire Districts establishing the San Mateo Pre- Hospital Emergency Services Providers Group
• Approved the Marina Dredging Project
• Approved the ongoing cooperative agreement with the Jefferson Union High School District and the Brisbane School District which resulted in an enhanced curriculum, after school activities, and the availability and upkeep of ball fields
• Approved the Open Space Plan
• Approved the purchase of new fire prevention vehicles and equipment
• Approved the purchase of over 33 acres of land to preserve open space and native Habitat
• Approved the rebuilding of the tennis courts at Lipman School
• Approved the refurbishing and updating of the library facility, lighting, painting Community Center/Library Interior
• Approved the refurbishment and opening of the Silverspot Nursery School
• Approved the restoration of the ball fields
• Approved the selections of the senior management positions such as Finance Director, City Engineer, Planning Director, Marina Director and City Planner
• Approved the Sierra Point Road Widening Project
• Approved the creation of the Traffic Advisory Committee
• Attended the “Art Sharing” meetings
• Banned quarry trucks from residential streets
• Began the Mayor’s Health Initiative Program – (First Phase – Mayor’s Saturday Walk Program)
• Began televising Council and Planning Commission meetings
• Completed the Mission Blue Center Multipurpose room, Ball Field, and Tennis Courts
• Completed the Visitation Garden Senior Apartments and Sunrise Room Senior Activity Center
• Conducted the grand opening of the Quarry Road
• Conducted the grand re-opening ceremonies of the Homewood Suite
• Contributed to the completion of the Radisson Hotel and Hilton Hotel
• Contributed to efforts of General Plan updates
• Contributed to efforts to reduce aircraft over-flight noise
• Created the city’s website
• Demonstrated strong commitment by attending thousands of hours of meetings and public hearings
• Developed the Shuttle service program for our residents and students
• Elected to the Assoc. of Bay Area Governance (ABAG) Executive Board
• Elected to the State LAFCO Board - CALAFCO
• Enhanced public communications with our community
• Established Mayor’s Art Achievement Awards
• Expanded our recreation and co-sponsorship programs
• Expanded the arts programs such as Chamber Music Series and summer Concerts at the park
• Finalized the design and construction of the Community Park
• Finalized the design and construction of the our new Fire Station
• Finalized the design of the Tunnel Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
• Finalized the water, sewer and storm drain master plan
• Improved our permit process
• Nominated for San Mateo County Woman Hall of Fame
• Opposed the ballot measure to build a card-room and casino in Brisbane
• Opposed the measure to establish a Municipal Utility District with the City/County of San Francisco
• Participated at the Alliance meetings – Brisbane Shuttle Service
• Participated at the groundbreaking ceremonies of BART to the Airport
• Participated in Community Emergency Volunteer trainings
• Participated in numerous studies including the Downtown Revitalization Study, the Water/Sewer Study, the Library Needs Assessment Study, the Regional Transportation Study, the Classification and Compensation Study for city employees
• Participated in the annual Star Awards program
• Participated in the annual Youth and Government Awards program
• Participated in the C/CAG Congestion, Environmental/Air Quality Management Board
• Participated in the CALTRAIN Community Advisory Committee
• Participated in the ground-breaking and construction of the Brisbane Technology Park
• Participated in interviewing and selecting Brisbane’s City Manager and City Attorney
• Participated in the Klamath Street Parking Island, the San Bruno Avenue Landscaping Project, the renovation of the Unocal building as a City Corporation Facility
• Participated in the major update of the design of the Northeast Ridge Project
• Participated in the relocation of the Community Garden
• Participated in the Revenue Taxation, Housing, Transportation, Public Works and Human Resources Policy Committees
• Participated in the routine but important tasks such as setting agendas, reviewing and adopting of the annual budget, approving agreements, reviewing City Council minutes, passing ordinances, resolutions, and proclamations, supporting legislative bills, declaring awareness days, honoring volunteers and staff, approving funding for special projects, agreeing on memorandums of understanding, giving direction, and setting goals
• Participated in the San Bruno Mt. Habitat Restoration Day
• Provided supplemental funding for our schools and library
• Provided the leadership for the construction of the our community pool
• Received Kent Award for great City/School cooperation agreements
• Represented Brisbane in the National, State, County, and Citywide meetings
• Supported co-sponsorship for the arts
• Supported efforts to keep our city community safe
• Supported the acquisition of the old Quarry Road for conversion into a sylvan pedestrian walkway
• Supported the improvement of Firth Park
• Supported the relocation of the Post Office