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LWV League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Alameda County, CA March 2, 2004 Election
 Smart Voter Joseph Hilson

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Hayward

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Incumbent Councilmember Systems Engineer
  • Systems Engineer Research Specialist, Knowledge Based Information Systems. Facilities Coordinator, Naval Facilities Construction and Support Systems
  • City Council Member 12 years, Planning Commissioner 5 years, Citizens Advisory Commission, Chair Council Environment & Technology Comm's. Budget Comm.
  • Training Coordinator, Instructional Media Writer, Video Producer Electronic Control Systems - Hazardous/Explosive Materials Handling
  • Cal Poly SU, San Luis Obispo - Electrical Engineering, College of San Mateo, Broadcast Communictions, Chabot, Computers
  • Board Member - Alameda County Waste Authority, Alameda County Action Plan, A.C. Recycling Board, League of CA Cities. National League of Cities
  • Chair LCC Transportation/Technology Comm. Member Rev. & Tax Comm. Vice Chair NLC Technology Comm.
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Public Safety - Let's Continue Working To Make All Of Hayward's Neighborhoods Safe
  • Economic Development - Rebuilding Downtown, More Housing, New Businesses And Jobs, Solve Traffic Problems
  • Maintain Vital City Services - Balanced Budget, Stop State "Takeaways" Protect Senior Services, Save/Expand Open Space, Provide Experienced Leadership
Key Endorsements
  • Hayward Firefighters, IAFF Local #1909
  • Hayward Police Officers Association, HPOA
  • Alameda County Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO)
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Position Papers
Experience and Accomplishments
Checkout my accomplishments as a Hayward Council Member. I have worked successfully to make Hayward a better place to live and work, attracting dozens of new businesses, hundreds of new quality homes and thousands of new,good paying jobs. My goal has always been to be responsive to your needs, ensuring a responsive and responsible government. See if you agree that I have worked hard to serve you well!
SAFE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
Public Safety is Joe's #1 Priority. He helped expand the number of Police Officers on our streets and added paramedic services at every Fire Station.

Council Member Hilson recognized the value of trained volunteers serving as the "eyes and ears" of the community. That is why he supports expansion of the Police Reserves and the Neighborhood Watch programs.

A Shared Vision for a Revitalized Hayward
After many years of hard work and planning as your Council Member, Hayward is on the move! A new City Hall, 3 new Fire Stations, a new Parking Garage with retail space, Dozens of new businesses, Thousands of new jobs, Hundreds of new homes in the downtown, 500+ new homes in the South of 92 project, a new 9 hole Golf Course, a new 25 acre Sports Park, the new Albertson's Center, and a new 12 screen Movie Theater, a new Cost Plus and new parking structure coming to the downtown.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.hilson.com
E-mail: joseph@hilson.com


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