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Sacramento County, CA November 7, 2006 Election
Smart Voter Full Biography for Thomas J. "Tom" Malson

Candidate for
Council Member; City of Galt

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Age 55

Married (33 years)

1 Daughter

Education:

  • Bachelor in Science, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
  • Project Management Courses, University of California, Davis.
  • Associate in Arts, Sacramento City College.

Special Training:
  • Certified Plant Engineer, Association for Facilities Engineering (formerly American Institute of Plant Engineers).
  • Certified Six~Sigma Green Belt.
  • Graduate, Great Valley Leadership Institute (hosted by Fresno State University with instructors from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government).
  • Advanced Leadership Graduate, League of California Cities Mayors & Council Members Academy.
  • Certificate in the Practice of Local Government Planning, International City & County Management Association.

Clubs:
  • Lifetime Member of Galt Area Historical Society and former Club Vice President, President, Treasurer and Rae House Museum Board member.
  • Member, Sunrise Rotary Club.

Activities:
  • While my daughter was growing up I was active with the Galt Gator swim team and recreational girls fast pitch softball programs. In fact I was the starter for our home swim meets and actually ended up being an American Softball Association Certified Girls Fast pitch coach.
  • Running of the Berries
  • Strawberry Festival
  • Galt Festival
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Relay for Life
  • Boys & Girls Club.
  • Galt Area Historical Society Old Car Show

Community Involvement:
  • Member of the Transportation, Communication & Public Works Policy Committee, League of California Cities.
  • Member of the General Resolution Committee, League of California Cities.
  • Member, Rails to Trails Advisory Council.
  • Member, Greenprint Policy Committee.
  • Member, Sister City Committee.
  • Member, Architectural Review Committee.
  • Member of the Skate Park design ad-hoc Committee.
  • Member, C Street Overpass Focus Group.
  • Member, General Plan Focus Group.
  • Member, Joint Powers Authority (Elementary School District & City).
  • Alternate Member, Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG).
  • Alternate Member, Citizen's Safety Committee.
  • Alternate Member, City & Schools Together (C.A.S.T.).

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