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LWV League of Women Voters of California
San Mateo County, CA November 6, 2001 Election
Smart Voter Richard T. Merk

Candidate for
Councilmember; Town of Portola Valley

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Retired
  • Former Mayor and Town Councilmember, thirteen years as Planning Commissioner
  • Over 21 years of volunteer service to Portola Valley Town Government
  • 41 year resident having worked in town for 30 years as a general contractor and property manager
  • Served on numerous town committees including Emergency Preparedness, Public Works, Conservation and Litter
  • Committee for Green Foothills, Board of Directors 1979-1983; Sierra Club (Life Member) 1959 to present
  • Albert Schweitzer Hospital (Africa) 1967 and 1969 building Biafra refugee housing
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Emergency Preparedness with Schools, Fire District and County: increased communication and cooperation
  • Land-use Planning: preserve rural character, limit excessive development, acquire open space, support local retail
  • Recreational Facilities: improve fields, up-date M.U.R., maintain paths, renew "Little Peoples Park"
Key Endorsements
  • Ambassador L.W. "Bill" Lane, Jr., Portola Valley's first Mayor
  • Councilmember and Past Mayor Ted Driscoll
  • Councilmember Nancy Vian
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Position Papers
A Closer Look at the Candidate
An outline of the past service and current concerns of Richard T. Merk
 
Campaign Contact Information
Phone: 650-851-0911
 Address:
171 Brookside Drive
Portola Valley CA, 94028-7803

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