Candidate for
Councilmember; City of Bakersfield; Ward 2

My leadership will be characterized by:

• a willingness to listen
• an ability to cooperate with others to reach consensus, to solve problems and to attain goals
• independent decision making
• integrity and honesty

I will be reponsive to my constituencies. I will establish regular office hours at City Hall, so that people will know that I am available to them and when they can reach me each week.

I offer fresh leadership based on independence, intelligence and integrity. After twelve years of the incumbent, it is time to introduce fresh insights and look to the future. I have raised my family here, in our historic downtown. I know the value of neighborhood. I have been a leader in mine and have brought people together to make a stronger community. Let's work together to keep Bakersfield a great place to call home and to lay the path for our future opportunities.