Candidates
(Vote for 2)
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Marland W. Townsend
2,194 votes
39.6%
- Occupation: Incumbent
- CEO Cetacea Corporation
- MSE Princeton University, Princeton, N.J.
- BofAE Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
- Secretary, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board of Directors
- Chair, C/CAG Congestion Management Air Quality Committee
- Peninsula Division Representative, Board of Directors, League of California Cities
Priorities:
- Continue the inclusive, responsible and fiscally sound management of Foster City.
- Implement a Housing Element for the Foster City General Plan that will enhance all property values and provide needed affordable housing.
- Complete Lagoon dredging, the Government Center, and the majority of the Civic Center in the coming four years.
Deborah Wilder
2,188 votes
39.5%
- Occupation: Business Owner-Law Firm
- Foster City Councilmember; Former Mayor
- Chair of the San Mateo County Library Board
- Member of the San Mateo County Domestic Violence Council
- San Mateo County Criminal Justice Council
- UC Davis, 1976-BA
- Lewis & Clark College, 1981-JD
Priorities:
- Continue to provide RESPONSIBLE, INNOVATIVE, and EXPERIENCED leadership to the Council.
- Expand affordable housing options through redevelopment projects within the City.
- Completion of the Civic Center on Time and on Budget.
Gary M. Mogil
1,141 votes
20.6%
- Occupation: Business Owner/Counselor-at-Law
- Secretary & Former Chair, Foster City Noise Abatement Committee
- Board Member & Treasurer, Sor Juana Ines (Services for Abused Women)
- Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney for SF Volunteer Legal Services and Sor Juana Ines
- Former Judge Pro Tem (Municipal Court) and Special Master to State Bar of California
- Member, San Carlos Sister Cities Association
- B.B.A. (Finance) and J.D. (Cum Laude)
Priorities:
- Bring honesty and integrity to all Foster City governmental processes without any violations of the Brown Act
- Working with experts and private consultants to improve traffic congestion and airport noise
- Affordable housing for all Public Safety and other City employees and Public School Teachers
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- Wednesday, October 10, 7-9 pm, Wind Room, Foster City Community Center, 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City
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