This information is provided by the candidate
Founder/President - Richardson Consulting Services
A Financial, Management and Human Resources Company
1986 to Present
Education:
B. S., University of Maryland - Business Management
M. A., Cal. State - Educational Counseling & Psychology
Certificate - Chief Business Office - CASBO
Certicate - Leadership Institute
Committees:
Mayor/Councilmember - Brisbane - 1995, 2001
In addition to serving as your Mayor, I am your representative to:
Arts Subcommittee
BEST (Brisbane Educational Support Team) + Former
Treasurer
City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) + Alternate
Member of the Board
Chamber of Commerce Business Relations Liaison
Downtown Revitalization Plan
Economic Viability/Sustainability Committee
Employee Compensation Study
Finance Committee
Liaison with Friends of the Brisbane Library/Brisbane
Archives and History
Low and Moderate Housing Committee
North County Fire Authority/Fire Services + Alternate
Member
Open Space and Ecology Committee
Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance (Shuttle
Program)
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) + San Mateo
County's Elected Alternate Board Member
San Francisco Airport Roundtable + Airport Noise Reduction
San Francisco Airport Land Use Committee
San Mateo County Library Joint Powers Board + Alternate
Board Member
Cal-Train Advisory Committee (CAC)
California League of Cities +
Finance/Housing/Transportation/Public Works and Human
Resources Policy Committees
Civil Service/Human Resources + Commissioner - San Mateo
County
Council of Mayors/Cities - San Mateo County
Criminal Justice Council
Land Acquisition Formation Commission+ Elected State and
San Mateo County Board Member (LAFCO & CALAFCO)
San Mateo Community College Foundation + Executive Board
Member
Skyline College - Presidents' Council
San Mateo County Congestion/Environmental Management
Committee (CEMAQ)
Sister City International
Rotary International
American Heart Association - Executive Board Member
Brisbane Book Club
Brisbane Community Church
Brisbane Gourmet and Wine Club
California Associationn of School Officials
Active in local political/community affairs in San Mateo
County
Assist in many other volunteer and fundraising activities
Accomplishments:
Reflecting back on my accomplishments, I provided the leadership that resulted in achieving our long time dream of having a community pool which will soon be equipped with solar heating. Since opening in 2000, the pool has been the central gathering place for enjoying recreational activities in our community. I am very proud of this accomplishment. At the same time, I ensure that the needs and values of our great community were preserved. To continue this important work, I am running for re-election and I ask for your vote.
I Supported the expansion of the Arts program including
our very successful Chamber Music Series; Arts in the
Park and Arts co-sponsorhip program; Created the
city's website; Began televising Council and Planning
Commission meetings; Banned quarry trucks from
residential streets; Began the Mayor's Health
Initiative Program + (First Phase + Mayor's Saturday
Walk Program); Began "Hire Locals First Program"; and
Completed the Mission Blue Center Multipurpose room,
Ball Field, and Tennis Courts.
At the same time, Approved the Building of the Senior
Housing, Teen Center, Community Garden, Dog Park,
Skate Park, Crocker Park Road, Habitat for Humanity
housing, Design and Construction of the CalTrain
Bayshore Station and various improvements to our
Marina.
In addition, fulfilled my dream of having a bridge
that we can drive, walk and bike. On October 8, I
performed the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Tunnel
Bridge.
In summary, I have demonstrated a strong leadership
in making things happen and with my strong financial
background, I helped the City to go thru one of the
worst periods of our country's economy without
ever thinking of going to taxpayers for additonal
funds.
The following is the complete list of my
accomplishments:
Completed the Visitation Garden Senior Apartments and
Sunrise Room Senior Activity Center
Conducted the grand opening of the Quarry Road
Conducted the grand re-opening ceremonies of the Homewood
Suite
Contributed to the completion of the Radisson Hotel and
Hilton Hotel
Contributed to efforts of General Plan updates
Contributed to efforts to reduce aircraft over-flight
noise
Developed the Shuttle service program for our residents
and students
Provided community presentation on Placemaking
Approved a lending program for first-time homebuyers
such as teachers who live and work in Brisbane
Approved a new water tank as well as critical upgrades to
Brisbane's water and sewer infrastructure
Approved a "Safe Route to School" programs with our school
district to qualify for federal funding
Approved affordable housing by Habitat for Humanity
Approved funding support of the Brisbane Library for
nhanced services
Approved improvements to the Brisbane Marina
Approved improvements to the Mission Blue Center
Approved the addition of youth recreational activities
Approved the agreement with County of San Mateo for Public
Safety Communications and Dispatch services
Approved the Baylands Master Plan
Approved the Bayshore Storm Drain Improvement Project
Approved the building of Senior Housing
Approved the building of the Community Garden
Approved the building of the Community Park
Approved the building of the Dog Park
Approved the building of the Mission Blue Center
Approved the building of the Teen Center
Approved the Citizen Satisfaction Survey
Approved the construction of the Skate Park
Approved the creation of a direct road connection between Crocker Park and downtown Brisbane
Approved the creation of the bicycle and pedestrian
committee
Approved the creation of the Open Space & Ecology Advisory
Committee
Approved the creation of the Youth Advisory Committee
Approved the Crocker Park Shuttle Program which is free to
Brisbane residents
Approved the design and construction of CALTRAIN Bayshore
Station
Approved the City Hall remodeling and seismic retrofit
Project
Approved the establishment of a county-wide automatic aid
system
Approved the establishment of the North County Fire
Authority
Approved the execution of a Joint Powers Agreement for
Library Services with San Mateo County and various
cities within the county
Approved the Harold Road Emergency Reconstruction Project
Approved the Joint Powers Agency for the North County Fire
Authority that resulted in Daly City becoming a part of
the Authority that will now provide management and
training services to the Brisbane Fire Department
Elected to the Assoc. of Bay Area Governance (ABAG)
Executive Board
Elected to the State LAFCO Board - CALAFCO
Enhanced public communications with our community
Approved the Establishment of the Mayor's Art Achievement
Awards
Expanded our recreation and co-sponsorship programs
Expanded the arts programs such as Chamber Music Series
and summer Concerts at the park
Finalized the design and construction of the Community
Park
Finalized the design and construction of the our new Fire
Station
Finalized the design of the Tunnel Avenue Bridge
Replacement Project
Finalized the water, sewer and storm drain master plan
Improved our permit process
Participated at the groundbreaking ceremonies of BART to
the Airport
Participated in Community Emergency Volunteer trainings
Participated in numerous studies including the Downtown Revitalization Study, the Water/Sewer Study, the Library Needs Assessment Study, the Regional Transportation Study,
the Classification and Compensation Study for city
employees
Demonstrated strong commitment by attending thousands of
hours of meetings and public hearings
Nominated for San Mateo County Woman Hall of Fame
Opposed the ballot measure to build a card-room and casino
in Brisbane
Opposed the measure to establish a Municipal Utility
District with the City/County of San Francisco
Participated at the Alliance meetings + Brisbane Shuttle
Service
Approved the Joint Powers Agreement with San Mateo County
cities and Fire Districts establishing the San Mateo Pre-
Hospital Emergency Services Providers Group
Approved the Marina Dredging Project
Approved the ongoing cooperative agreement with the
Jefferson Union High School District and the Brisbane School District which resulted in an enhanced curriculum,
after school activities, and the availability and upkeep
of ball fields
Approved the Open Space Plan
Approved the purchase of new fire prevention vehicles and
equipment
Approved the purchase of over 33 acres of land to preserve
open space and native Habitat
Approved the rebuilding of the tennis courts at Lipman
School
Approved the refurbishing and updating of the library
facility, lighting, painting Community Center/Library
Interior
Approved the refurbishment and opening of the Silverspot
Nursery School
Approved the restoration of the ball fields
Approved the selections of the senior management positions
such as Finance Director, City Engineer, Planning
Director, Marina Director and City Planner
Approved the Sierra Point Road Widening Project
Approved the creation of the Traffic Advisory Committee
Attended the "Art Sharing" meetings
Participated in the annual Star Awards program
Participated in the annual Youth and Government Awards
program
Participated in the C/CAG Congestion, Environmental/Air
Quality Management Board
Participated in the CALTRAIN Community Advisory Committee
Participated in the ground-breaking and construction of the Brisbane Technology Park
Participated in interviewing and selecting Brisbane's City
Manager and City Attorney
Participated in the Klamath Street Parking Island, the San
Bruno Avenue Landscaping Project, the renovation of the
Unocal building as a City Corporation Facility
Participated in the major update of the design of the
Northeast Ridge Project
Participated in the relocation of the Community Garden
Participated in the Revenue Taxation, Housing,
Transportation, Public Works and Human Resources Policy
Committees
Participated in the routine but important tasks such as
setting agendas, reviewing and adopting of the annual
budget, approving agreements, reviewing City Council
minutes, passing ordinances, resolutions, and
proclamations, supporting legislative bills, declaring
awareness days, honoring volunteers and staff, approving
funding for special projects, agreeing on memorandums of
understanding, giving direction, and setting goals
Participated in the San Bruno Mt. Habitat Restoration Day
Provided supplemental funding for our schools and library
Provided the leadership for the construction of the our
community pool
Received Kent Award for great City/School cooperation
agreements
Represented Brisbane in the National, State, County, and
Citywide meetings
Supported co-sponsorship for the arts
Supported efforts to keep our city community safe
Supported the acquisition of the old Quarry Road for
conversion into a sylvan pedestrian walkway
Supported the improvement of Firth Park
Supported the relocation of the Post Office
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